Red Footed Tortoise Care Guide!

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[@jamesclouse9947]

Was gearing up to adopt a turtle but found out someone is trying to get rid of a 10 month old red footed tortoise (its 6 inches long though so im thinking they are lying about the age) so im gonna afopt him and give him a good home.

[@taylor9557]

One additional thing is that tanks aren’t always the best options because it can be harder to achieve the air circulation that a lot of species need. Being prone to respiratory problems makes it so they should not have stagnant air. Awesome video love the info!!!

[@AllCanadianReptileGirl]

Great video! I love my redfoot, Agatha, so much! You mentioned that they don't swim, but they can. I've been giving Agatha baths since she was a little baby. She loves swimming. I think the big issue with little redfooted tortoises in water dishes, is that they may not be able to climb out of the water dish, or be able to swim for a long time (they do float) until you can 'rescue' them.

[@amydone8301]

My red foot is called peaches too

[@erickhovorka1654]

Trisha you should watch Dave Kaufman's video about uvb lighting it's a great one. I think you could learn a lot from it. I know I did.

[@jesstriplett1005]

Such a lil sweetie. Hopefully one day I have space enough to keep a tortoise. They are amazing but I agree they need a lot of space. But hey... For the future. Great video!

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you!!!

[@joelh6514]

Thank you for helping to make good information accessible

[@reptiliangarden]

Of course! I’m glad I can help! 💞

[@kevinnandkishore9111]

My redfoot has grown to the point where I need to rebuild his environment. He is 5yrs old now.

[@kylamulvanity7706]

Omg she is getting so big ❤️

[@subVersionband]

Wow i cant believe you’ve had peaches a year already! I remember watching your video when you first got her 😂

[@reptiliangarden]

Right?! I was thinking the same thing 💕

[@tishasobhax]

Peaches is such a cutie😆

[@tatiyonatofaeono9446]

I just got a red foot, Cleopatra, she has a 40 gal tank, carpet, and a pot of succulents....and a water dish....and a plate for food.....I...ik ...she needs better....I'm working on it.....I plan on getting mulch and stuff

[@PedroSoares-u7r]

Mine are 4 months old I got them when they where 1 week old they have grown a lot there both on my profile picture

[@JCAnimals]

Such a cute baby redfoot!!

[@thomastortoise9816]

I have always wanted a red footed tortoise

[@projectreptigade4731]

They seem to be the perfect tortoise also size wise in my opinion. Plant saucer is the word you're looking for btw 😉 she sure has a good life with you like the rest of your animal fam...

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you!!! 😂 and I appreciate it 💞

[@mamaj4734]

Where did you get Peaches from? Great video.

[@tessamazur3197]

Been waiting for this one!

[@michaelcychmistruk3899]

Awesome video. Peaches is growing and so cute.thanks for the awesome video. 🐢🐢🐢🦎🐍

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you so much!!! 💞💞💞

[@scarlethanson7806]

Hi! Great video:) I was wondering what your thoughts are on this, I took my redfoot to the vet just for a checkup and let the vet know I use a 5.0 t5 uvb bulb, he told me I should switch to a 10.0 t5, would this be too much uvb?

[@hexajupiter4752]

I know this is late, but that actually depends on the distance you have the bulb from the actual basking area!

[@thomastortoise9816]

Wonderful Video! I really want one pet red footed tortoise.

[@skrunkey]

What exact light should I use? I’ve had my tortoise for a year using mercury vapor bulbs but they keep going out for no reason so I need to switch to a different type of bulb, any recommendations?

[@codywhite8358]

Ive learned so far alot of bulbs go out around a 6th month period also some bulbs have a gas in them so like car light bulbs you should install them with gloves or a rag bc your fingers have oils on them that effect the bulbs

[@GogeeReptileCuddles]

Always love Peaches💙🦎💙

[@myzoo2856]

I think KZbin has a glitch it is saying your video has no views which is obviously not true it did that to me in a couple other KZbinrs great video just wanted to let you know about the glitch

[@reptiliangarden]

Yeah, it’s happened before too. It should go back to normal eventually 😂 thanks for the heads up 💕

[@thirdeyereptiles1772]

Which substrate mixture do you use? I’m looking to rescue a red foot who has a custom build enclosure with coconut fiber mixed with reptile bark, but worried about keeping up the humidity.

[@junior-rf8kb]

i really really like the clear sliding doors idea but Ive heard that they can stress your tortois, does that still happen even if its only one wall/door?

[@i-sarank8505]

Hello I am from Thailand

[@reptiliangarden]

Hello! Sending love over to Thailand

[@KatieSTaylorWrites]

Something you didn’t mention is a basking spot as well as a CHE? Are they needed because I’ve heard different things. I see a heat bulb and I’m using a halogen bulb currently. But should it be turned off at night or get a Che bulb? So many different things people say. Also I what kind of moss is it that you use? We just got a teeny tiny baby and we are still working on trying to perfect her enclosure and habitat.

[@nerdwithamouth630]

I've loved this video! Just a question, you talk about humidity and also about how the substrate has to dry for her not to get shell rot. How do you deal with that? Do you mist it every day, every other day?

[@reptiliangarden]

I mist the enclosure every morning and night. It has a dry period during the day where the substrate dries out from the heating/lights

[@nerdwithamouth630]

@@reptiliangarden thank you very much for the answer! I've wanted a tortoise since I was a child, and I'm still making my research about it

[@leslieadams3986]

PLEASE GIVE US AN UPDATE!!

[@Numocron]

Wow Tricia this is such an interesting video I love it. :)

[@abjon5656]

Can you put isopods in a bioactive substrate with red-footed tortoises?

[@bobthemanlyman6005]

I wanna get a red footed tortoise and I did some research bc see your video so this tortoise is the bast fit for my family bc we have 4 dogs a cat chameleon 2 rabbits and a hamster so it’s a good fit for my house bc if I get one it’s allmost as big as my dogs I was going to get the 3 biggest one but it’s gets to 100id so it’s not the best fit but 13 or a little bit more is good for me

[@송영욱-z4c]

거북이 귀여웁네요 즐가넌 한주로 잘보내시길 바랍니다

[@vanessaschon6525]

very informative, thank you!

[@ossianxanos8252]

as a person who also lives in chicago with a red foot tortoise, any suggestions on good outdoor plants that would survive our winters?

[@biejie88]

Love Peaches and the video so much, thank you! Other than fungus, have Peaches ever got any other illness?

[@reptiliangarden]

Nope. Just the fungus 😭

[@biejie88]

@@reptiliangarden glad she's doing great now 😊

[@Tommy81.519]

Where do you get your info cards that are on you're enclosures!? Like the ones that say python regius

[@reptiliangarden]

From cloud forest design on instagram!

[@thetortoiseguy6449]

Hey great videos… Lots of great information. Loving it. 🐢👍🐢❤️

[@sarajoygraham6150]

So I can have my adult red footed tortoise in a 10x2x2 ft right ?

[@saveriopanaccione996]

I need to get a red foot one day

[@felix_remmie6048]

How’s peaches doing? I just got my hatchling a week ago. His name is Davos. We’re from the Chicago land area.

[@unfulednoob8842]

for a 3-5 month old tortoise

[@mkgthegoat5609]

Question of the day if you could own a barn owl would you and what are your thoughts on them I think they're great and I literally want one

[@reptiliangarden]

I don’t know much about them at all. I wouldn’t have the expertise or knowledge to take something on like that. 😅

[@juanhartley4897]

How’s your red foot doing? Mine weight in around 320g I just got two

[@julietdayandante8719]

so generally for hatchlings, how should i set up my basking light + uvb? and i know the distance of the bulbs to the substrate also matters.. keeping it inside btw.. any tips on what kind of temperature gauge i should buy i’m looking at a bunch of brands but not sure how accurate it is..

[@holareiley6597]

I just bought and recommend getting a temperature gun from some sort of home goods store or Amazon. It’s a laser gun that takes exact temperature and that way you can gauge the hot spot and the cooler spots

[@nikkisheppard2350]

Love you videos and Peaches is perfect! We have a 8-9 month red foot named October. We have only had him about 2 weeks but I love him so much! Random question: we are in Tn and have a grass called Chickweed and he LOVES it! I cant find anywhere if its okay for him to be eating or not. Thanks gf!

[@zekeekrkrkr__2320]

Chickweed is fine as part of a varied diet, but it does contain saponins, which can act to prevent the absorption of nutrients in food, and as reptiles are known to be particularly sensitive to the effects of saponins, I recommend feeding in moderation.

[@liiamzeroseven]

where did you buy her water bowl ?

[@reptiliangarden]

From Home Depot! It is used for under plant pots but works as a perfect shallow water bowl for tortoises!

[@liiamzeroseven]

@@reptiliangarden what a great idea, thank you!

[@Samantha-gm5so]

I got a red foot tortoise from a friend who said she didn’t want it ans it’s tiny and sucked in and looks like it’s gunna die!!! Help me ! I feel so bad for it, I put it in warm water and it started drinking the water . What should I do to make sure it does not die ?!

[@margaretturtle5827]

Unrelatd to peaches but what lipstick do you use?

[@reptiliangarden]

The Kylie Jenner lip kits. This one is autumn

[@m.m.barrett3120]

ot: what lipcolor is that??

[@unfulednoob8842]

is 55galon enough

[@sanderbua9638]

How often do you feed them?

[@carol1swag]

My tortoise eats at night should I feed during the day?

[@reptiliangarden]

It’s more natural to feed in the day, then they can properly warm up to digest their food

[@saveriopanaccione996]

How can you sex it? Like tell what it’s gender is?

[@mkgthegoat5609]

Hello again

[@reptiliangarden]

Good morning!!!

[@nicholashack1943]

Everything iv read says absolutely bare minimum for a adult is 8x3 24sq feet if not bigger

[@reptiliangarden]

I agree! The best option would be to just have a huge backyard space for them to be outside

[@elsiearmstrong786]

love it

[@reptiliangarden]

Thank you!

[@granbrujothopaga9892]

Mamacita

[@samhind4231]

Great video ! I was just wondering how do u know that your redfoot is a girl ? I thought they were really hard to sex whilst being so young ! 💕❤️💕

[@ashutosh1389]

Your nice pout

[@i-sarank8505]

1

[@austinvieira8720]

How do you start a care video when you talk about the species without giving the true origins of the species! You talk about it as if it is from the southern USA when they are from South America!

[@reptiliangarden]

I was only bringing up southern USA because a lot of people in those areas house them outside rather than indoors. So the care is a little different.

[@daisycate]

@@reptiliangarden the rest of us got that. Thanks!

[@ashutosh1389]

Please you make my girfriend

[@user-cs1wi3fw5n]

I have a Red Footed Tortoise, she/he is said to be 2 years old but he/she is SO SMALL. Like a hatchling so I really don’t think that she/he is a baby, I think my parents must have misheard the Store owner. Also, I’ve heard from various sources that Younger Red Footed Tortoises sleep around 50% of the day hours. I’m just wanted to ask a more experienced person like you if this is 100% true? I have also raised 2 other Red Foots with my brother who are both A LOT bigger than my baby Red Footed. Thank you. ✨