RED FOOT TORTOISE FOR SALE

We have Red Foot Tortoises of all ages, from well-trained babies to young adults. In the northern part of the Red Foot’s range, the weather doesn’t change much from day to day, and it rarely gets too hot for them. Because of this, the tortoises don’t need to hibernate and can often hunt all day. The tortoises in Moskovitz’s study area were most active after 3:00pm, while many species from warmer climates would be most active in the morning and evening.

Diet

Red foot tortoises eat many different kinds of greens, fruits, vegetables, and protein. It is best to feed your red foot tortoise every day. Most species of tortoises for sale eat less protein than red foots. The baby or adult red-footed tortoise eats the same food as the yellow foot tortoise for sale and the Cherry head tortoise.

Humidity

All forest tortoise species need a certain amount of humidity. Most species of tortoise need less humidity than red foot tortoises and baby yellow foot tortoises. The humidity level for red foot tortoises for sale should always be between 65 and 75%.

UVB Lighting

When you keep any kind of tortoise, UVB is important. Most tortoise species need more UVB, but red foots, yellow feet, and cherry heads need less. For forest species like the red foot, a 5 or 6% UVB lamp works well. Here, we recommend UVB lamps made by Arcadia because they are the best in the world. You can find them in our section on tortoise lights. It’s important to buy the right red foot tortoise UVB lamp, so don’t skimp!

Habitat

A fish tank, a tortoise box, or even an old table can be used to make a habitat. From the start, it’s important to use something that works for your application. For instance: If you live in south Florida, once your baby red foot is a yearling or a juvenile, you will have to start keeping it outside. People who live in the northeast and other colder places may keep their tortoises inside most or all of the time. The most important thing to think about when setting up a home for a red-footed tortoise is making sure that the humidity stays around 75% most of the time.

In the U.S., red-footed tortoises are often raised in the humid southern states. It is easier to keep them outside all year in southern states. Many places sell baby red-footed tortoises that were raised in captivity. The best way to buy a baby red foot tortoise is to find a place like Tortoise Town that breeds them.

Size

There are baby Red-footed tortoises for sale. Out of the egg, the length of the carapace is about 1.5 to 2 inches. Growth rates depend on a lot of different things, but mostly on how much and what kind of food they eat and the temperatures they are exposed to.

Most adult red-footed tortoises are between 11 and 14 inches long, but there are some exceptions to this rule. We’ve seen females that were only 9 inches long lay eggs. But it’s more likely to happen to women who are 11 to 12 inches tall. Like most tortoises, red-footed tortoises grow quickly for the first five years of their lives. After that, they grow more slowly.

Lifespan

Many things can affect how long a baby red-footed tortoise lives, but most signs show that they can live for more than 50 years. Tortoises that are kept in perfect conditions that are similar to their natural habitat and don’t have to worry about being eaten tend to live longer than tortoises that are raised in artificial settings.

Sexing Your Red Foot Tortoise

When you order one of our medium or adult-sized reptiles, you can ask for a male or female tortoise, or any combination of the two. However, we cannot guarantee the sex. But we can promise that someone who knows a lot about reptiles will try to pick out the specific tortoise(s) you want.

Shipping Your Red Foot Tortoise

When you buy a Red Foot Tortoise from us, we promise that it will arrive alive and well every time. Before you order, please read the details of our guarantee.

Because we sell reptiles, amphibians, tarantulas, and scorpions online in a responsible way, we reserve the right to delay your order if the weather is too bad. This happens very rarely. This is only done to keep the animal(s) safe, and if it does happen, you will be notified by email.