New Red Foot - Clueless

[summerlove29]

I now have a red footed tortoise that was found on the property that I work. I have plenty of space in the backyard to make an enclosure but do not even know where to start. He is about 12-14" and his shell looks decent, the squares are cracking a bit so I know he needs nutirents. Any tips on building an enclosure for him? The ground is mostly dirt in the backyard by the way. (OR) anyone want to adopt a handsome new red foot?? Maybe someone else here could take better care of him than I can. :/

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi, and welcome to the Forum!!

First order of business is to post pictures so we can all be on the same page and be sure it IS a RF tortoise.

Next, you need to make fliers and post them on the utility poles around the neighborhood where the tortoise was found. It is very sad when people lose a tortoise they've invested a lot of time and affection into just to have it get lost because someone left a gate open (or whatever).

 

[AustinASU]

Where are you located?

 

[DrewsLife727]

Hi, and welcome to the Forum!!

First order of business is to post pictures so we can all be on the same page and be sure it IS a RF tortoise.

Next, you need to make fliers and post them on the utility poles around the neighborhood where the tortoise was found. It is very sad when people lose a tortoise they've invested a lot of time and affection into just to have it get lost because someone left a gate open (or whatever).

I know that feeling

 

[summerlove29]

I am located in Southern CA. The owner of the tortoise came into the office and talked with me. It had been given to him a few months before and he said that he was always getting out. I was concerned about its safety so I asked questions and he ended up saying to keep him. I wanted a tortoise a few years ago so I did a ton of research back then and know a little but this was unexpected. I am a single mother of a teen and an 8 month old and work full time. As much as I really want to keep him, it is more important to me that he is properly cared for and loved. At least I think it's a male!

 

[sunshine_hugs]

Wow...his shell is incredible. So smooth. You are very lucky to have him.

I'm new at raising redfoots, so I don't feel comfortable giving too much advice...hopefully someone will be along soon to help you out.

Have you given him a soak in warm water to hydrate him? Has he eaten anything? And check out the Enclosures section on here...there's a lot of great ideas for outdoor enclosures.

Good luck with this beauty! Does he have a name?

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....I just realized this was posted in the enclosure section...hahaha. Sorry, I thought it was in the Redfoot section.

 

[Baoh]

He looks very good. A very fortunate find for you.

He will make an extremely fine pet for you and your children. In time, you will think of him as part of the family.

 

[Madkins007]

I now have a red footed tortoise that was found on the property that I work. I have plenty of space in the backyard to make an enclosure but do not even know where to start. He is about 12-14" and his shell looks decent, the squares are cracking a bit so I know he needs nutirents. Any tips on building an enclosure for him? The ground is mostly dirt in the backyard by the way. (OR) anyone want to adopt a handsome new red foot?? Maybe someone else here could take better care of him than I can. :/

Nice looking animal! The Library, linked below, probably has articles and ideas for you to try if you decide to keep it.