They really need to be kept in seperate enclosures. Soaking everyday twice a day for 15 -20 min. Lettuce and carrots are not a good diet. Try spring mix. Look into mazuri
The grassland pellets are good, i would also suggest masuri. Also i would add more of a variety. They also like sweet potato. Squash. I think your guy will become a little bored with your diet plan. There are many things they can eat. Also be cautious on the eggs. I learned the hard way. It will...
Im going to guess male. Looks like it is getting the " peanut " shape. Also the males do the clucking as a breeding trait. My male is doing it noe and he is looking for a female. But watch for the changes in the mid section. Which will def. Tell you the sex.
Hello and welcome..you are right around the corner from me. Im in Peoria...Glad you are using arizona tortoise compound. Andy is a great guy. He is full of awesome information. And a supporter of this site.
Sounds like he doesnt like the bright lights. Try a regular household bulb not the florescent one. The round ones. A 60 watt...i bet that the lights are too much for him. I would also suggest a che..ceramic heat emitter. For nighttime heating. It doesnt give off light. What are your temps?
When you turn the power sun on what does your redfoot do? It may be too bright for him. That could be why he is hiding? Do you leave it on day and night? What do you use for nighttime heat?
Unfortunately because it is such a heated debate. And some redfoots bask, and some redfoots do not bask. The answer to your question(since it didn't get answered by the experts) This too will be debated im sure. But as long as you are feeding your redfoot properly. Greens, veggies, protein, etc...
Right now i am helping my aunt out, she has stage 4 lung cancer. Her kids basically dumped her off at home to die alone. Anyways, I've been getting things organized for her and. Working with hospice. She still gets around. She told me the other day she was at the grocery store to pick up a few...