Redfoot Photo Gallery Babies to Adults |
| Redfoot hatchlings are born with thicker, harder shells and appear hardy from the very start. Soft dark skin covered with bright red spots give them a unique and exotic appearance. With growth, their multi-colored face will take on the appearance of war-paint. Young Redfoots can be expected to grow about 2" per year until they reach 12-18 inches as adults. |
| Proper indoor setup for babies and young Redfoots (photo above) includes a water dish (fresh water must be available at all times), a hiding spot and a little peat moss to help hold in higher humidity (which they require). These are tropical tortoises and have different requirements than land or desert tortoises. (Please refer to care information) |
| Redfoot Yearlings |
Yearling & Juvenile Photos Coming Soon... Also Cherryheads |
| Yearlings & Juveniles who have reached 6 inches in length can be kept outside during warm months if night temperatures don't drop below 65 degrees. When indoors, they will require a tank that can maintain humidity, a UV lamp, heat lamp and a larger water dish. (photos at left & right are of setup meeting basic needs) |
| Redfoot Adults |
| Redfoots and Yellowfoots are from the same tropical regions and although care requirements are very similar, there are slight differences between the two species. The Yellowfoot requires higher levels of humidity and can grow larger, while the Redfoot seems to be somewhat hardier. |
| Redfoots (& Yellowfoots) are native to the tropical regions of South America & conditioned to warm weather & high humidity They must always have access to water, although they DO NOT swim. They will spend time soaking in their water bowl & standing in the rain. (see photos below) |
| This species of tortoise DOES NOT hibernate. Night temperature should never drop below 65 degrees. Their diet consists of green grass, green leafy vegetables & a variety of fruit. (Please refer to Care Information) |
| Redfoots and Yellowfoots are popular because of their unique beauty, sociability and manageable size, generally averaging 12-18 inches in length and 13-16 lbs. |
| Warpaint (Male) |
| Warpaint (Male) |
| Care Information |
| Yellowfoot (Female) |
| Warpaint (Male) |
| Redfoot (Male) |
