Is this "healthy"???

I think Ed keeps his outdoors but then he lives if Florida - Lucky him! I think the min recommended space for any tort is 4' x 8' - more as they grow. I have a 10.5 " leopard living in my old shower room and outside when warm enough.....rarely.
You would need to look at the care sheet for redfoots when you can, to see what's best and if you could meet its needs but to be honest anything would be better short term than what the poor thing has had.

On gumtree... they saidthey're away holkday caravanning... i wonder how she is with no one tending to tortoise and feeding her!

Mammyjuls said:

On gumtree... they saidthey're away holkday caravanning... i wonder how she is with no one tending to tortoise and feeding her!

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Poor poor thing - but it would be easy to draw the RSPCA's, attention to that ad!

Yes if we dont get it going to as that poor thing cannot be kept likethat and i am worried if we dont get it and someone else gets it who has not had one before andnot searched about them they might keepit in that thing again

What every we get my husband is going to build a 4x8 inclosuref or it andthen bigger if need to aswe we do have the room

And going to bulid some kind of enclourse for out side as well so it can go out in garden when we have nice weather but that is not very often

Mammyjuls said:

And going to bulid some kind of enclourse for out side as well so it can go out in garden when we have nice weather but that is not very often

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No unfortunately this summer is rubbish! I only let mine out when ground temps are 70+ and in a sunny spot sheltered from the wind but so far this year that's not ben very often. I hope you are somewhere that is getting better for your hols.

Sorry to have to say: that poor tort is anything but healthy. It is in need of a lot of: care, humidity, a healthy diet, and a decent enclosure.

And a warm welcome to the forum.

Yes thats what i thought aswell that it is not healthyhow can people do that i dont understand people like that

Mammyjuls said:

Yes thats what i thought aswell that it is not healthyhow can people do that i dont understand people like that

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I hope I can express this without sounding heartless but...
You've said this would be your first tortoise. Presumably you are looking for a lifelong member of the family.

I've rescued torts before, truthfully that shell indicates more than cosmetic pyramiding. IMO it is probable that tortoise has some degree of metabolic bone disease If this is true it will likely shorten its life no matter what you do.

There is also the possibility of vet bills if his immune system is compromised.

I hate to be a " Debby Downer", but for the effort in building a quality environment, the fun and attachment of a new tortoise, and the longevity of these creatures - take all this into consideration.

Yes when I get one want it to be a long life member and yes I had been thinking of the same things you have said as I do think it looks in really bad conditions

Hi would this size inclouser be big enough for a baby tortoise either a pur thighed or redfoot if so upto aboutwhat age .
As it will only be used till the husband makes a big one
It is 4 ft long by 18inches wide

Poor tortoise. It has been so neglected. There is no excuse for not taking care of a tortoise properly as a person can research anything on the Internet.

This animal should make a nice pet, but you will never be able to correct the current damage (carapace). You may in the future have health issues coming out of her poor care also. All you can really do is stop things becoming worse for her health.

I dont think we going to get that one as she will have to many health problems with ithink is to much forme to take on for my first tortoise bur going to drung itto the attention ofthe rspca as it needs to be taking from them and looked after properly

Jacqui said:

This animal should make a nice pet, but you will never be able to correct the current damage (carapace). You may in the future have health issues coming out of her poor care also. All you can really do is stop things becoming worse for her health.

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True thats whyi have been doing lots of reasrchfirst before i even get one so i know every think that is needed and everythink on how tocare for one before i even get one

Judging from what I am seeing of you in here, I think you would make her a great caretaker. Most often with the degree I am seeing on her, they do okay. You just have to be more watchful of health issue possibilities. I have a couple of severe MBD/pyramiding animals and they are my favorites.

Hiya was she on gumtree for the north east? If so I think I saw that ad...so sad.
If you are still wanting a red foot and are from the north east let me know. I just got a little red foot 6 weeks ago...lovely little thing I am saying boy at the min as I have 3 dogs too...2 girls and 1 boy..so am telling myself I now have 2 or each

Mammyjuls said:

True thats whyi have been doing lots of reasrchfirst before i even get one so i know every think that is needed and everythink on how tocare for one before i even get one

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I would take it on. I've got some pyramided torts I rescued. They all have different characters and I love them. Wouldn't part with them for the world. If it only lives 10,20,30 yrs instead of 50,60. You'll have given it a good shorter life. Assuming it lives a shorter life. I know someone with a 30yr old yellowfoot that looks very similar shape to that. It's happy enough.

addouk said:

Hiya was she on gumtree for the north east? If so I think I saw that ad...so sad.
If you are still wanting a red foot and are from the north east let me know. I just got a little red foot 6 weeks ago...lovely little thing I am saying boy at the min as I have 3 dogs too...2 girls and 1 boy..so am telling myself I now have 2 or each

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Hi yes was in north east and how much is your redfoot and were abouts do you live