How to Care for the Redfoot Tortoise

[@LiverInAJar]

My friend has a couple of redfoots and they are so sweet. They walk right up to you and appreciate some pets on the head and between the scutes. When petting between the scutes they wiggle their butt :D

[@zacharysimmons62]

Such a stupid comment

[@zacharysimmons62]

Oh shit my bad I thought this was a different comment I’m sorry

[@anncnature7901]

I'm so happy that you make video for red footed tortoise because I have one I really want to know more how takecare mine.

[@energygaming2139]

Me too

[@Mafedepre]

Me too

[@brqxxee]

I have one too

[@bleedgreen9767]

So do i

[@notwelchf4454]

me aswell

[@Strawb3rry.Corps3]

Hey Kenan, I just wrote a paper on sulcata Tortoises and it is all thanks to you, my teacher loved it and i told her i got ALL my info from your videos, mostly because I don't really trust anyone with tortoise knowledge but you. You are super awesome!

[@PavedOverPotholes]

Thank you for this video. I just got two red footed tortoises from a friend who bought them from a pet store and didn’t know how to care for them. After a week of her having them they weren’t eating. It’s fall here in Massachusetts and it’s to cool outside for them. I put them in a much bigger tank, with proper heat lamps and started feeding them that tortoises diet and they love it. They also eat kale & strawberries. I named them Gomez & Morticia 🐢

[@reginapettus-mendek4789]

You mentioned that the Red Foot Tortoise was vegetarian. I’m fairly certain that they are omnivorous. I’ve had my male for twenty-three years. He does enjoy red worms, potato bugs and other soft and squishy bugs I can forage. He doesn’t get that all the time, but I do make sure to supplement as often as I can. The Mazuri Tortoise diet does mention in their ingredients for the Red Foot that they are in fact an omnivorous tortoise. I love your passion, and I’m truly not trying to be a know it all. But I’ve lived a very long time with Buster and I feel he’s quite content.

[@RONPEE-STINGER]

I've seen one eat a baby mouse

[@BabySpit]

Yes they are definitely omnivores

[@mariahhopsonn]

My parents re-homed my redfoot tortoise yesterday and I'm bawling my eyes out. We only had her for about 6 months but I get connected to animals so easily I miss her so much😭❤️ love you Dotty I hope you have a better life in your new home

[@tinawindham6958]

Oh I’m so sorry!

[@getsmygoatbyrachelhowell5941]

" look at my babies. Look how light my babies are. " 😂 I love how he said that. Sorry. latIt's late. I'm tired. Everything's funny.

[@karebearsanimalhouse7195]

Hahaha I know just what ya mean! I have a few comments around youtube where I say the same exact thing haha

[@DeputyDoink]

My brothers teacher had two males as class pets, they were a delight to have over and loved to roam around in the backyard! I would love to get one of these little guys someday when I’m older :)

[@malawimaya]

Thanks Kenan...we just bought a cherry head redfoot and your videos are heaven sent with all your instructions

[@2wheeleddemon745]

Turtles are laying eggs all down the ditch today. It's Soo cool walking down the bike path and seeing all of them digging around in the tall grass👍

[@mars0824]

Lets leave the ones in the wild, wild. Very well said! Thank you for not encouraging trade of these animals. ❤️🐢

[@tykkejim2510]

i always think i'm watchin' a TV show because the quality and intro lol. Redfoots are so amazing

[@oreooreo2558]

I've had my red foot tortoise for almost a year and it was great! This video just helped me more.

[@staceyskinner3862]

I love animals I have bought 2 hatchlings red foot tortoises love them very much and I have 2 yellow belly red ear slider 1 common musk and 1 eastern box turtle I inspire me I watch ur videos everyday

[@kevinrussell4650]

Just messaged you on facebook! Was given a red foot unexpectedly I watched this more than 3 times but I need alittle more personal tips in this situation

[@laurenlennon3932]

I have 3 redfoots, 2 that we rescued yesterday. They are in terrible condition and bc the first tort we have is a juvenile i wanted to see how you care for the adults. Thank you Kenan for this information! It is much appreciated

[@tiffanyrapp243]

I love my red footed tortoises they are so funny and out going. I'm in Colorado so they stay in the house in the winter but they love summer time they hiss at me when I have to take them in on cold nights.

[@jadesaavedra2743]

😊

[@karebearsanimalhouse7195]

I commented on a diff video of yours asking you to make a video like this..... and then I found this... yay! You are who I trust for tortoise care. I know theres lots of ppl put there with tortoises and theres are all healthy n happy but I can see you and your results, so I prefer to go by what you say!

[@ammiev5702]

I love your videos. Friend is getting quite the little refuge. They are spoils and get amazing care. Addicting to be around and so cute. Sociable hogs for sure. I can’t wait till he has babies. Natures treasure.

[@alangann3809]

THANKS FOR THE INFOR!! I HAVE A REDFOOT THAT IS 6 YEARS OLD AND IS ABOUT 15 LBS. !! HER NAME IS DAISY MAY AND SHE EATS RIGHT OUT OF OUR HANDS! SHE IS PART OF OUR FAMILY AND I WOULD TELL ANYONE TO GET ONE THEY MAKE GREAT FAMILY MEMBERS!! BUT REMEMBER THEY ARE LIKE HAVING A 2 YEAR OLD CHILD AT LEAST MINE IS!! BUT WE LOVE HER JUST LIKE SHE IS OUR CHILD!! HOPE TO SEE MORE ABOUT TORTOISES!! KEEP SAVING THE PLANET ONE ANIMAL AT A TIME!!! #ResistTheGreedAndCorruption #WeHaveTheNumbers

[@enriquepenanieto4398]

Alan Gann wtf r u a commie?

[@waggie]

Awesome little guys!

[@jeanetty]

They are absolutely adorable, like little toddlers that love you for the food 😂

[@Nomnombomb_]

Ahhh!! I love they way they walk and eat. It's so cute!!

[@kevinroa2919]

Thanks. We’ve had ours for 9 years. Her name is Bacon. She’s a great pet to have.

[@Knightridermsn]

Thank you that was soooo informative 👍

[@KampKenan]

Your welcome!👍🤠

[@hssportsinmichigan]

I was planning on buying a Hatchling but Found a women that needed to get rid of hers.. about 2 to 3 yrs old. Picking up Saturday.. my enclosure was designed for very young so I had to modify, added cat grass in groups. Stones, everything.. but my 55 gallon open air rubbermaid is awesome.. live plants that will be gone(LOL) in a week once the Red Foot gets in.. I was planning on growing in enclosure but... 3 yr old eats a ton..I know I will need an upgrade next yr.. but its large...probably build my next enclosure, not wood of any kind but something??? its fun to get ready...

[@bobmarley3215]

hssportsinmichigan checkout the tortoise forum

[@jonphang1263]

Video helped me a lot to have a red food tortoise

[@njabulojae4079]

Thank you for the video, I got a red foot tortoise yesterday and I needed this to take care of her.

[@greasycock455]

a,,,,him?,maybe?? lol.😁

[@The_Triple_Point]

I always have loved these tortoises!

[@HawaiianGamer]

We just got one, and am excited to learn! We live in Hawai'i, so I'm guessing the temperatures and Humidity is great 😊

[@TheGrmany69]

Morrocoyitos!!!! they are so cute and gentle turtles, the golden retriever of tortoises.

[@JC-ip5vv]

I love your videos! Something the internet is lacking a lot of is building an indoor enclosure for ADULT SIZE red foots. Many videos cover how to build an outdoor enclosure almost nothing can be found on how the common red foot tortoise owner can build a full size indoor enclosure. I have one cherry head rescue that a local PetCo was going to euthanize because they couldn't solve the shell rot problem (Chlorhexidine Antiseptic works like a charm 100% of the time for me) and one red foot tortoise. Can you PLEASE make a video on this?

[@sonnyjackson2917]

I love red foot torties

[@madisondiloren4485]

What do you use for bedding? What should I put down for mine? I live in Tampa Bay area. I will be getting my friends red foot this week.

[@Calaber24p]

What kind of dog is this?

[@GemmaDelayne]

Chiwawa, obviously

[@soratron]

Thats not a dog silly! Thats clearly a Pacu!

[@RobyMBeki]

That's not a dog it's a hat!

[@RPVideoGirls]

The "goodboi"

[@minicraftqueen4691]

That’s not a dog it’s a birb

[@tinawindham6958]

Those are so stinking cute!

[@ChristopherHauser-58]

Is fogger good for my pet tortoise

[@paigecrisman2333]

Hi! I have 2 red footed tortoises and just wondering about food for them. I feed mostly greens should I also feed the pellets and dried fruits ?

[@BabySpit]

Yea a variety is always good. Occasional insects… even chicken

[@Syn]

please make videos about russian tortoises

[@leemarshall8291]

He made one already

[@blanchybaby]

Pls do a guide like this for med spur thigh torts

[@colinbrahim3953]

I have been waiting for this vid for soo long! Great video as always Kenan!!

[@theresacarcioppolo591]

I'm interested to see what you use to heat inside the hut. I live in GA and have red foots and sulcatas.

[@dawnfalcon4793]

Where can I get some cuttings from the Opuntia cactus that you feed your tortoises? I have a Sulcata, a Redfoot, and a Hermann’s tortoise. I live in Texas and only have spineless prickly pear. They only like the tunas. I’d be glad to pay for them. Love your videos!!

[@jeromevelasco2383]

can you talk about the different plants you use as shade for red foot tortoise tnx

[@clintonlayman9813]

@KampKenan my adult male has a lot or orange on his head and all black eyes. Do you know anything about his locality?

[@jessicarivero8506]

I have 2 pet redfoots and I love them I live in miami,fl

[@Andy2370]

love those beautys

[@Ton-rs9tg]

What do you do if you live in place like Texas where the weather is random and never very warm or stable for them

[@taylorsaunders1138]

That's a lot of subs! Congrats, man!

[@Joselito9779]

Hello Kenan. From the Dominican Republi., thank you for the video. What kind of food are you giving to the tortoises in the video? and where can I buy it.? Thank you. Antonio

[@brodster3206]

yess

[@deniskochenborger4255]

I'm from Brazil, the native word for redfoot tortoise is jabuti piranga, jabuti means tortoise and piranga means red.

[@greasycock455]

Yabutian.for the Yabuto. ,,, So my red-foot is named "Yabbi".😊 (step-sister is Brazi/born Portuguese.)💐

[@goonitunezperformance3155]

Is it best to have more than one? Getting land in a year and always wanted to care for some tortoises

[@williammena7747]

Im considering getting a couple of these since I live in fl. Do these burrow? Id prefer a tort that doesn't burrow, if there is such a thing.

[@petermorrow3931]

Aloha kenan. How often do you feed the redfoots mazurri diet a week. My torts graze on grass and hibiscus all day but I wanted to give them a little extra. Just don’t want to over do it. Thanks

[@Ochibason]

What's the d ifferance between a red foot and yellow foot? Differant subspecies? Have a offer to adopt 2. Will keep looking for info vids. 30 years old.

[@masen586]

Hey kenan please do a video on Greek tortoise care becUse I'm getting one soon and I want to be able to give it the proper care

[@journeyfurthur6396]

Our family has had a red foot cherry head for about 18 years - Bartelby

[@mateushff1445]

THANKS for this video

[@isaacwhales2262]

I've had a red foot for 3 years, is it a good idea to put river pebbles (bigger than they can eat) under a heat lamp to make it hotter?

[@tylerslover8701]

Do you sell any of your hatchlings? I’d love to have a store to tell and a person to show when I tell people about my future tortoise.

[@faheybyz9409]

Thank you now I know how to take care of them

[@juancho-rito]

Hello kenan! Hope you’ll read this. I have a 2.5-3” RF for 3 months already in a closed chamber enclosure. He’s doing fine with a very good appetite. Just recently, i bought another RF, around 5” in size, i put them together in the 135L enclosure. No aggression seen on both of them. But i observed that my 3” RF decrease its appetite, unlike before. What can i do?

[@tiawright7376]

Yay i love them

[@katelomas-bancroft978]

Would red foots do good in Texas

[@FOOTPATHBKK]

Do you need to soak up Mazuri prior to feeding them? I'm about to buy some soon to give it to my redfoot.

[@christophergelinas132]

Do you supply a heat lamp for your Marginated tortoises in the winter or if it reaches a certain temperature at night? I live in the Palm Springs, CA area where the lows are in the mid 30’s and summers can get to 120 degrees. I have been mixed information that I don’t need a heat source for a Marginated tortoise where I live. I would love to hear your thoughts. Thank you

[@karebearsanimalhouse7195]

My hatchling tprtoise will already eat food out of my hand. It makes me happy!

[@soyborne.bornmadeandundone1342]

One of the koolest looking tortoises out there. Also probably the easiest to care for. Word of warning though... They diarrhea poop EVERYWHERE lol. Much more so than Greeks. And I'm not talking about Solid turds that you can just pick up with 2 fingers and toss into your neighbors yard... I'm talking about GOOOOOO. Nasty goo lol.

[@hunterdean4766]

"Toss into your neighbors yard" Lmao

[@anngo4140]

Kenan, I have a Giant Asian Pond Turtle, I live up north in Jersey so I have to keep him inside, can you tell me the best tank size for a grandis is?

[@anngo4140]

thanks Kenan, I guess there's no other way but to commit!

[@thirdeyereptiles1772]

I rescued my 2yr old red foot 9 days ago & quickly realized he is not on a good sleep schedule. He will sleep & hide all day if I let him. He’s woken up for a soak on his own 1 day, but every other day I’ve woken him up at 10am. Lights go out at 7pm. I have tons of hiding places for him in his cage & he’s definitely taking advantage. I feel like I just have a box of dirt in my room 😂 Will she/he become more active once they trust me, or are they pretty sleepy creatures? I made lots of cage modifications as the previous owner had repti bark, I switched to repti soil for digging & humidity. The humidity wasn’t spiking past 40% in his old home & he lived in a cold apartment. Now his humidity is 70% & he has places to hide now. Maybe he’s just appreciating the hiding places he never had?

[@nmartin5551]

Hope your tort is adjusting with what sounds like good care!

[@jackpepper2501]

Nice work!

[@samala5255]

Please give some instructions for indian star tortoises

[@evarohnstrom2104]

Hello, I am planning on purchasing a baby sulcata in a few days. He will be about 2 inches in length. I've gotten most of my info.. temps, foods, water, enclosure, soaking, etc; but the only thing I'm not sure on is the actual portion I should be feeding. I've been to multiple sources, and most just tell me the types of foods. Just wondering how much food to feed. Don't want to overfeed or underfeed!! Thank you to anyone who helps in advance!! :)

[@mannixtan411]

I have a red footed tortoise hes the best

[@cholos17]

They love Zupreem monkey biscuits as well

[@Justus-td3be]

Hi, I’m looking to buy one of these turtles, does anyone have any suggested breeders that they recommend? Thanks.

[@bennyhowell6221]

Love you video on the Red Footed Tortoise.There are so many places to buy one so who do you suggest I purchase one for..? I want a CB One, Those you have are out of this world in beauty......Your help is appreciated. Again, Great Video. Benny

[@aliosmanidris3143]

Hai,, i'm subscriber from malaysia.. how old redfoot tortoise that ready to breed?.

[@kalvinketelaer5946]

what kind of uvb for indoor?

[@stephanieochoa5844]

Awww how cute! I love tortoise! I just want to say a big thank you Kenan for teaching me how to care for tortoises. I'm a big fan for these! I have learned so much from watching your videos. Now I know what to do/expected for these little babies to adults. I've had a Russian and a Africa tortoise years ago, but idk how to care for them.. so they didn't last.. now I know!! Thank you again Kenan your the best!!! 🙂🙂👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@carlosaugustine1314]

Can those zoo med enclosures keep things humid well?

[@CC-cy5eh]

Love the videos man. Very informative. I've acquired a red foot who had a broken acute. It seems to have been peeled completely off. To my knowledge it's been like this for years and she appears to be happy and healthy. It's just unsettling that there's exposed bone there. Any feedback on how I might treat this issue the best? Thank you

[@CC-cy5eh]

Pardon me*** scute

[@sarahstringer4199]

I didn’t know what breed to get because in Texas, the conditions are very rough. This tortoise sounds very adaptive so I’m finally gonna get a red foot

[@DanielPerez-sm2ys]

is it okay to put 3 baby sulcatas and 3 baby red foot tortoises in one indoor enclosure?

[@eduardorecio5366]

Can you breed siblings tortoises????

[@hunorhermann9586]

What's the name of the pellets, you feed them? pls write me!!

[@nazmu93]

Mazuri

[@areafifty]

What would be an adequate sized tank for a red footed tortoise to be kept indoors? I live in Utah and the climate can be pretty harsh in the summer and winter months. I'll be able to take him out and walk him in the park and in the wilderness but he will be kept indoors.

[@bobmarley3215]

areafifty Cannot keep a red foot tortoise in a tank. You could build a tortoise table our wood enclosure if you have the space, but for an adult it should be atleast 8 x 4 foot

[@helenrichmond6373]

A lot of people have the in their gardens in the caribbean. As well as feeding them greens etc they do eat dog poop and they will eat chicken, raw and cooked pumpkin, cooked sweet potato etc.

[@rato_gordo]

Awesome video! i have a question where i live theres only stray cats, owls, hawks and vultures in open areas. So knowing that at what size its safe to let the tortoise living outside ?

[@rato_gordo]

thx man! also its possible to know if its a cherry head when they're little? and what you think about they eating okra?

[@chili_420_2]

How much did it cost you to make all of these habitats for the tortoises and other animal life

[@sophiet5424]

We are trying to build an outdoor enclosure for our cherry head red footed tort- do they dig like sulcatas? We don’t want him to escape from the pin lol

[@ithilweenshadowsong8151]

Redfoot are love

[@darksunshinedarksunshine5421]

can u do another care video for a greek tortoise?it would help if u can go over there care needs as babys and then full grown

[@KampKenan]

Good idea

[@jennywirgart3928]

What exactly is it you give them??

[@josephrowell7761]

hey kanan i have a macleay river turtle who seems to have developed some type of skin fungus on the tips of one toe on each foot. Is there any type of treatment that you know of since you work with turtles and tortoises if so please let me know i can send pics to show you if needed

[@josephrowell7761]

Kamp Kenan thankyou very much i was looking at this product to begin with now i know to buy it

[@josephrowell7761]

Kamp Kenan also can i treat the whole tank with salt because i have 2 turtle so should i seperate him and treat him and then treat the water so the other doesnt get it

[@josephrowell7761]

hey kenan i did what you suggested i bout some salt to add to the water and i also bought a fungus killer for fish tanks about how long will it take to see results and is there anything elso i can do

[@drdaniellecox]

My aunt recently passed away and now I'm taking in her two adult redfoots. Any advice about regulating their temperature here in NJ, the best habitats during the colder months, and keeping their space clean is appreciated. Just point us in the right direction if you can!

[@MykeeyPo]

What the exact size of the cage?

[@elbertyeung3594]

Is 28-29 degrees celcius fine with red foot hatchlings?

[@andiencitr.4]

This is a very nice video, especially for me who just barely adopt a cherry head. I have a question, do we need to change the substrate/soil?

[@greasycock455]

I use cat-litter. clean like for a cat.