hi there, i was just wondering is the red foot tortoise quite hardy for a tortoise? does any one have one?
2007-07-19 08:58:33 · 3 answers · asked by alice b 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Yes, I keep redfoots. I have never found them to be delicate or difficult in any way. They have higher humidity requirements then some other species which can be a little difficult to provide depending on where you live. They take a wide variety of greens and fruits which are easily obtained and they are enthusiastic eaters, never a problem there. There are environmental and dietary requirements that must be followed to keep them healthy but that is true of any reptile.
2007-07-19 09:12:16 · answer #1 · answered by Thea 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a tricky question.
To raise a healthy, happy Red-foot with a nice, smooth shell is a pain in the neck.
Sure, these guys are moderately hardy and can tolerate some abuse and neglect, but they are pretty delicate in other ways.
The BEST sites I know for these tortoises are:
http://www.redfoots.com and the sister site http://www.turtletary.com and
http://www.tortoisetrust.org
Read them over, and if you think you can do the right foods, right temps, right humidity, right lighting, and right housing- go for it!
I LOVE Red-foots and am raising three with hopes of getting a couple others in the next year.
If you have some other questions about them, try http://www.turtleforum.com. There are several other Red-foot folk there.
2007-07-22 23:48:26 · answer #2 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cared for a number of red-footed tortoises in the years past. They are usually un-problematic as long as you can provide the correct environment and enough proper food.
They do require a sizable enclosure and regular exposure to UV-B light.
2007-07-19 18:50:54 · answer #3 · answered by Mimik 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋