im getting a red-footed tortoise?

Question

I have never had a tortoise before though. I am a beginer as far as tortoises go, so im asking for advise. IM GETTING RED-FOOTED TORTOISE. I need to know its diet,terrium size(im going to make it),the temperature it needs, health problems, behavoirs, history and more.

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if you know a good web site about red-footed tortoises tell me!

Answer 1

Redfoots are really cool tort's. Here is a great website to learn about them....
http://www.redfoottortoise.com/generalcare.htm
They grow to be 12-18 inches long and will need at least a 4ft by 4ft enclosure.
They are omnivores meaning that they eat veggies, fruit and insect/animal protein.
They are tropical torts and need high humidity. keep their substrate moist and plant heavily to keep it comfortable for your tort.
Read the website and if you have any questions the owner of the site,Joe Heinen, raises redfoots and has a forum here....
http://russiantortoisepictures.com/forum/index.php

Answer 2

Red-footed tortoises are very hardy & do well in captivity. They're a good choice for a beginner.
They're forest dwellers from S. America & are well adapted to humid environments.
They are omnivorous and require regular feedings of animal/insect protein. Veggie choices would be spinach, endive, dandelion, chicory, kale, turnip greens, etc.
They can eat fruit but it should be given as an occasional treat as too much can cause diarrhea.
Cypress Bed by T-Rex is an excellent substrate for this species.
They may be kept in outdoor pens during warmer months. Be sure to sink fencing so the tortoise doesn't dig under it & escape. This species does not hibernate.
48"L x 12-16"W x 16"H are good cage dimensions for a single adult. You may go larger.
Be sure to provide fresh water daily as many turtles/tortoises will pass waste in their water. The water dish should be large enough to allow wading. Offer a mineral block or cuttlebone to keep the beak trimmed and provide vits/mins.
If kept indoors you will need supplemental lighting.
A UVA spot or basking bulb & a UVB tube light. Tortoises generally have high UVB requirements.
85F day temp is sufficient, 75F evening temp. Make sure the cage has a cooler side & a warmer side so your tortoise can regulate it's own body temp. Be sure to provide a hide box.
Hope this helps,
Jen
http://universal-pet-care.com

Answer 3

Here is a site that you WILL want to check out......Redfoots.com...It will give you all the answers that you need, plus there is a forum section that you can ask questions......Terry Kilgore runs the site......He is a Redfoot breeder that actually cares about the tortoises, and not just the "money".....I have gotten one of my yearlings from him, and it is awesome, ate right out of the box and hasn't quit!!!!!....Check it out.....I used it quite a bit when I 1st got in to Redfoot tortoises,And they answered my questions,even the stupid ones...lol..... Now I have 7 of them...This site gives you diet requirements, humidity requirements, cage"tortoise table requirements, exc.....It's a great site!!!!!!!!

Answer 4

http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Care/cs-redfoot.htm

http://www.kingsnake.com/rockymountain/RMHPages/RMHredfoot.htm