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Red-footed TortoiseSouth American Red-footed Tortoise, Red-leg Tortoise, Savanna TortoiseFamily: Testudinidae
Latest Reader Comment - See More I have a red footed tortoises her name is ori and I have a russian tortoise named mill they are like best friends and ori follows mill everywhere even when they are... (more) olivia A medium-sized tortoise, the popular Red-footed Tortoise is considered to be one of the most responsive and personable of the tortoises!Red-footed Tortoise Contents The Red-footed Tortoise, also sometimes called the Red-leg Tortoise or Savanna Tortoise is described as one of the best pet tortoises. They are typically outgoing and curious. Besides staying relatively small they are colorful, hardy, and long-lived. For more Information see:
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Long-term lack of appetite, runny or smelly stools, and blood in the feces are signs of a problem and a keeper should approach a qualified veterinarian if any of these signs are noticed.
Availability: Red-footed Tortoises are readily available from better reptile stores, on-line, or at reptile shows and expos.
Try to purchase your tortoise from a breeder or someone with intimate knowledge of tortoises. Be careful when purchasing a tortoise on-line. There are many many imported "farm-raised" Red-footed Tortoises arriving into the pet trade (see ailments above). These animals are not necessarily the best for beginning keepers.
Captive-hatched animals from a breeder are excellent animals for a beginner. A breeder will help you set up the proper enclosure and will give you helpful hints so you are successful. Also, if you don't have to ship your tortoise, that is always best. A beginning keeper should purchase a tortoise that is at least three months old to make sure it is past the delicate stage.
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I have a red footed tortoises her name is ori and I have a russian tortoise named mill they are like best friends and ori follows mill everywhere even when they are taking a bath it's so sweet, they are the most adorable and cutest creatures on the planet earth they are very outgoing and love to explore and they always got each others back! Please comment! Thamk-you
2010-04-26 | ||
Click For Replies (1) Are you getting rid of them if you are are you given them away for free?... | ||
I have a red foot tortoise as well her name is yurtle the turtle it was yortoise the tortoise but we found out she is a female she is great the best part is I have a big dog about 80 pounds and they are like best friends I've had her about 5 years now.
2010-07-12 | ||
I have my first Red Foot Tortoise. His name is Tooter and he is the most adorable creature. He has a companion, a female Russian Box Tortoise named Tina. Tooter is almost her size now and will surpass her soon. They are both very curious and playful. I put them in a small tub of water to bathe a couple times a week and allow them some play time to walk around and explore. The cats are very gentle with them and they seem to enjoy their curiosity although I always keep a close watch on them. I love to watch how excited Tooter gets when he explores and Tina too loves the feeling of being able to go where ever she wants to. I've never seen a tortoise run like she does! They respond to my voice and Tooter too, leans his head forward to touch nosed with me. Tina has things to do she doesn't care too much to be handled and spoiled but Tooter loves to have his little feet rubbed and is very fond of attention and touch.
2009-09-07 | ||
I have a wonderful red foot named sammy. He is 5 years old. He is very sweet and curious. He loves strawberries and lettuce. But unfortunately he has some trouble walking. He lost his foot on his right leg at a young age. SO he is a little unbalanced. He is a bit shy but he loves basking in the sun and roaming around my backyard. He even gives kisses by stretching his neck out to touch noses with you. They are the most amazing animals. I love my Sammy!
2009-06-29 | ||
I've recently purchased my first redfoot :D His name is Steven, he is around 6 months old, and I LOVE him!!
2009-05-03 | ||
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Also note that red-footed tortoses LOVE humidity. If your tortoise is kept inside or in an outside enclosure in an area with low humidity you must provide them humidity. If you can't provide a smoke machine/mister or frequent sprinklers, I have found it effective to turn a plastic container such as a trash can on its side, bury it a couple inches in the ground, and fill it up with mulch. Keeping the mulch wet all the time allows for a good humidified area that your tortoise can crawl into and regulate his own humidity. Enjoy your red-foot and take good care of him/her!
2007-09-09 | ||
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We have had our Red-footed tortoise, Stellaluna, for almost a year. We love her so much! She eats daily and wonders around our house regularly. She seems like she has only grown a tiny bit over the last year. Does anyone know how fast she should be growing?
2010-03-03 | ||
Click For Replies (3) I have a 3 year old red-footed tortoise. I also volunteer at a sea turtle rehab hospital in Florida. The vet at our hospital told me to expect about 1 - 1 1/2 inch growth per year.... Sarah, I have a red foot and she goes through several growth spurts a year. I can tell because when she grows because the black around her scutes gets very shiny. Turtles and tortoises grow according to how well they are fed(nutritionally). Give enough humidity, good food and safe environment and she'll do fie. Remember, no ICEBERG lettuce. There is no nutritional value in it and once your turtle or tortoise likes it it is difficult to break them of it. Mine likes collard greens, kale and romaine tips (dark green veggies, yum!) Good Luck. ... Red foots when acquired as babies or 3 mos plus generally grow 2 inches a year. This however, is based on proper husbandry and diet.... | ||
I have mated pair of red-footed tortoises. This year was the first year that I noticed that the female trys to mount the male. Any ideas of why this is happening? Bob in Kansas City
2009-07-13 | ||
Click For Replies (1) Your female is bored with the male. If you really want them to breed, remove the male and re-introduce around breeding time. Good breeding groups usually consist of 5 individuals where there is competition amongst males, increasing repro responses. Also, if they are crowded for space or their surroundings, temp, humidity have changed or they do not feel secure with ample hides their behavior can change until needs are met.... | ||
I have a redfoot named Shelly. She's smart and active; she has a good appetite, and I adore her. She's 2yrs old and getting large (she gets into the dogs food more than she should). The problem is, she has several white areas on her shell. It does not look like a fungus. It looks like she has no pigmentation-like vitiligo! What could this be? Has anyone else seen this?
2010-05-31 | ||
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