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Red-Footed Tortoise Care Guide
Size: Generally reaches 11 to 14 inches in length.
Caging: When hatchlings, they should be kept in a 2ft x 3ft area with a top. Increase the size of the enclosure as they grow.
Diet: The best staple diet is grass and leaves. They eat fresh greens such as romaine lettuce, dandelion, collard greens, kale, turnip greens, and any of the darker lettuce types. Variation is key! They need a little more protein than other species. Some keepers offer insects as a supplement.
Water: As hatchlings, they should be soaked in shallow water twice a week for 15 to 30 minutes to be fully hydrated. Watch videos for instructions!
Handling: Tortoises generally should not be handled with any regularity. They are easily stressed when over-handled. These stress issues can lead to decline in activity level and health. Check out my adult red-foot tortoise care guide for detailed information!
Size: Generally reaches 11 to 14 inches in length. Caging: When hatchlings, they should be kept in a 2ftx3ft area with a top. Increase the size of the enclosure as they grow. Diet: The best staple diet is grass and leaves, they eat fresh greens such as romaine lettuce, dandelion, collard greens, kale, turnip greens, and any of the darker lettuce types Variation is Key! They need a little more protein than other species. Some keepers offer insects as a supplement. Water: As hatchlings, they should be soaked in shallow water, twice a week for 15 to 30 minutes to be fully hydrated watch videos for instructions! Handling: Tortoises generally should not be handled with any regularity. They are easily stressed when over handled. These stress issues can lead to decline in activity level and health. Check out my adult redfoot tortoise care guide for detailed information!
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