Red Footed Tortoise - Everything You Need To Know

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______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The red-footed tortoise (Chelonoidis carbonaria) gets their name due to the bright colors on their legs, head, and shells, which can be from vibrant red to orange-yellow.
They’re one of the most versatile creatures that have been found in various habitats, like dry grasslands and humid forests.
Availability
The red footed tortoise are imported from wild areas such as the Guyana and Suriname localities. They’re also mostly farm-bred in South America before and are shipped to the United States after their size reaches 4 inches. Red-footed tortoises are found in several places like reptile expos, local pet stores, or even straight from breeders.
The red-footed tortoise can generally live for more than 50 years. If they are kept in enclosures that closely resemble their natural habitat, they can live a long life.
The males are larger than the females and can grow to approximately 13 inches, or 34 centimeters, long. The average height of females is said to be around 11.25 inches, or 28.5 centimeter, long. The weight of adult male tortoises can be about 20 pounds (9 kilograms).
Red-footed tortoises have a bumpy, concave shell. Their skin is mainly black with their shells typically being in gray, brown, or black color. Young tortoises have small areas of tan or yellow coloring covering or surrounding each bump. The head may show bright red marks. There are often patches of yellow, red, and orange on the tail and the legs.
In one of the most amazing phenomenons, red-footed tortoises go through unique color changes or morphs throughout their lives. As hatchlings, their color is yellow and brown with orange to red-colored legs and heads. And when they grow, their shell transforms into charcoal black showing highlights that range from tan to bright yellow. There are certain exceptions to this color scheme, and those are the albino red-footed tortoise and the hypomelanistic red-footed tortoise.
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[@jimvandemoter6961]

I got my redfoot female in 1968 and had her over 35 years. She was already an adult when I got her so she had to be well over 10-15 years old, maybe even more. Her carapace was smooth like every other redfoot I ever saw except for those who hadn't received a proper diet. Also females are as big or even bigger than males. They make great pets as long as you remember they are exotic animals and require specialized knowledge and a good reptile vet.

[@noobbuilderproductions7865]

Did she pass away?

[@jimvandemoter6961]

@@noobbuilderproductions7865 Yes, she did.

[@rankincreates9500]

About to go take care of 2 of these buddies. I walked through the care with the keeper but this was also very helpful. Thank you!!

[@el-tq6jp]

This is amazing

[@m3rcimoo]

I agree with this

[@ecvfamilytube]

Great video. Thank you for making this. Super informative.

[@reptile_hq]

Thank you!!! Glad it helped

[@ashleyinked4637]

Their shells should be smooth not bumpy

[@cjtuckerbpmc]

Pyramiding happens when their calcium levels are off...yes it is supposed to be smooth it can be difficult to get perfect smooth shell in captivity.

[@cjtuckerbpmc]

Watching this video I think I see why they are pyramiding he is giving juveniles calcium blocks...

[@charliethetortoisebrzeczkowski]

We got my Charlie when he was the size of a silver dollar. 4 inches came later

[@carabaye]

my sister has about 40 of them, her eggs just hatched so she got about 20 little ones

[@focusy418]

That's awesome!!!

[@user-jb1fv1hw1c]

So I was thinking abt getting a tortoise but after seeing ur vid idk what I should put in terrarium for the tortoise to have fresh water

[@thatbme35]

Boiled quail eggs as a weekly treat. Shell on.

[@thatbme35]

Vitamin A is a major factor in a turtle and tortoise well being. Liver and eggs are the highest and I know they eat fallen bird eggs in the wild. Even African spurs do it. And glops eat birds an rats.

[@kevinnandkishore9111]

​@@thatbme35 I give my redfoot chicken liver... he loves it 😂