surprise find

[mike thornton]

hi every one i live in hawaii and found a tortoise crossing the road 3 weeks ago its about 6-8 inches long I've done some research about things they should eat this is my first tortoise and my kids are super excited i built a pen outside its about 90 square feet mainly grass good coverage and sun exposure made her a little pool to lay in and drink out of I'm looking for ways to make it better or make it right for the new addition

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Is it the one in your avatar?
Nice little Redfoot. My favorites!
Hawaii would be a fine place to keep one, too.
Everything you'll EVER need...OR WANT to know is right here!
Welcome.

 

[Killerrookie]

Welcome to TFO! Go check out the Red Foot section on here. There is a lot of info there and it will help. Feel free to ask any questions.

 

[mike thornton]

Yes that's the one in the pic the kids named her Bailey I never thought of getting a tortoise but the whole family is really excited and enthusiastic about doing it right

 

[mike thornton]

 

[mike thornton]

Walking in the yard and she found the papaya and loved it

 

[ZEROPILOT]

It looks like the little thing could be a boy. (hourglass shape)
could we see a tail and shot of the underside of the shell?

 

[mike thornton]

I'll post pics of the pen and some close up shots of tortoise tomorrow it's late here now but thank you very much for the replies and am very excited to start this journey

 

[Killerrookie]

I agree that it looks like a male too. Glad your family loves the tort and he is a beauty for sure!!

 

[sissyofone]

Nice Find and How Exciting.
Sure is a handsome fella. I also have Redfoots they are awesome and have great personalities. Oh and Welcome to TFO. It's a Great Place To Learn all the updated information you'll need to know, about keeping Bailey Happy and Healthy.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

One Redfoot kept alone can develop a lot of nice personality...

 

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[mike thornton]

So that's the enclosure it goes under house a little bit for a permanently dry shady spot her bath is around 3/4 of an inch deep temps in summer here are perfect for what you guys have been saying I read that they were grazers and like to find their food so I spread out the lettuce in here or his zone can't wait to find out the sex and any suggestions on improving the area

 

[Anyfoot]

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Nice enclosure,nice tort,nice place to live. You have everything. Jealous. Lol. Looks like a young male. Is the plastron concave. Looks on photo like its slightly concave. And the anal scutes are a very wide v shape with tail reaching the extreme of the v .

 

[allegraf]

@Bryan is also in the Islands, Kauai, too...maybe? Bryan? He has reds and cherries and can help with any advice and questions.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Since he can see through the wall, he may spend a lot of time trying to get through, but that is a fair bit of space for him, so I'd say you're good.
Half bury a few very large flower pots in there. They love to sleep inside because it makes them feel safe.

 

[mike thornton]

Since he can see through the wall, he may spend a lot of time trying to get through, but that is a fair bit of space for him, so I'd say you're good.
Half bury a few very large flower pots in there. They love to sleep inside because it makes them feel safe.

I was gonna build a couple wood caves to put in there for hiding but flower pots sound easy do you think I will need a heater for the winter gets down to around 50 degrees coldest in winter