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Hi Matt, I see you are in Arlington. I am in Richardson and have 2 redfoot torts that I built an outdoor pen for. I wanted to ask how long you keep yours outside during the summer. This will be the first time having them outside so I want to make sure I don't keep them out if its too hot...

I put them both in the new enclosure and they seem to be acclimating great. They both eat fairly quickly after I put the food in and have each found their own hide. I will work on getting another enclosure built to accommodate their growth in the near future. Thanks for all the suggestions...

Thanks for all the replies!

Very nice detail. Gives me some great ideas for an outdoor enclosure. I think the wired bottom will work great at keeping undesirables from burrowing in from underneath.

I read the thread that stresses concern over one being more dominant than the other when you house a pair together. I see that in this pair but have not witnessed anything I would call aggression. The one in my avatar pic that is more yellow (right side) on the shell is definitely bolder than...

Thanks for the replies. Here is what I have so far. Coco fiber substrate with orchid moss in the hides and in a few spots along the sides. I plan to keep the single tortoise in there for now and build another one down the road. I still have the original setup that should be fine for one for...

Thanks! They are just over hatchling size so around 3 - 4 inches right now. I will post more pics when I get it decked out with substrate plants etc.

I recently acquired 2 small redfoot torts. I have them in some cypress mulch and orchid bark with a few hides, water dish, and basking area with a reptisun 10.0 UVB. I built a larger enclosure and would appreciate some input as to what you think about it. The inside dimensions are 60" long...

Hello tortoise forum. I recently acquired 2 redfoot torts and joined this forum to get some information from experienced keepers. They seem to be doing great so far from following the breeders instruction. I am a chameleon breeder so am familiar with general reptile keeping but want to...