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  1. BigTomsMom

    Food jag

    I found my 14 year old red foot eating a dead rat that my cat delivered to his enclosure. Unfortunately he had eaten most of it by the time i found him. In the following Days he has been very active and behaving as usual but he doesn’t really want to eat like he use to. He will eat banana and he...
  2. BigTomsMom

    Dry skin

    My red foot always seems to have very dry skin, especially on his head. I soak him and make sure his Substrate is moist for humidity. Also, i live In south Louisiana where it is very humid. He lives outside year around. Any thoughts?
  3. BigTomsMom

    kane Heat mat and cat poop problem

    When using the Kane heat mat do you guys place it on the enclosure’s floor and allow the tortoise to sit on top for heat? I also use a ceramic heat bulb but we have had some pretty cold nights and want to get the mat as extra heat source to put in his hide. Also, totally different subject but...
  4. BigTomsMom

    Ant problem in outdoor enclosure

    Wondering if anyone has a solution for ants. I don’t use spray or poison in my red foot enclosure but we do poison ants in our yard. It seems they all run to the red foot enclosure for safety bc they know they will be safe there. I guess my question is are ants harmful to tortoises? And what do...
  5. BigTomsMom

    Watery eyes

    My red foots eyes stay watery w bubbles in the corners. He’s been eating well and staying active. I feel like he’s fine but i just worry. Any thoughts?
  6. BigTomsMom

    New enclosure, appetite decreased

    My 12 year old red foot that i got in November has been living inside his whole life. He ate like a beast, anything offered he would eat. Recently in the past month i have moved him outside and he is not interested in greens anymore, only fruit. I live in Louisiana where It is hot and humid. He...
  7. BigTomsMom

    Outdoor enclosure plants

    I live in Louisiana and want to plant things for my redfoot to eat and also hide in for shade. While that is my main purpose i also want things that will thrive in our heat and not need too much fussing over. Are fountain grasses ok? There are many different colors, I’ve seen purple and white...
  8. BigTomsMom

    Eye bubbles

    I have noticed that when my redfoot Eats he gets watery eyes with bubbles that form in the corners. No nose bubbles or leakage. I know their sinuses are all connected but just for peace of mind, does Anyone else's tortoise do this?
  9. BigTomsMom

    Let’s talk about poop

    My 12 year old redfoot usually poops quite regularly. If not everyday it’s everyother day. He has not had a bowel movement in 4 days now and it worries me. I also feel like he may be moving a little more slowly than normal. He is eating as per usual habits. I could just be over reacting...what...
  10. BigTomsMom

    Red foot nails

    I’ve noticed that the front toenails on my redfoot are significantly shorter than the nails on his back feet. Just how long should the nails be? The back nails are not curling or anything just about 1/4 in long
  11. BigTomsMom

    Outdoor enclosure help/ideas please

    I recently acquired a 10 year old male redfoot. He is beautiful and so friendly, but he has been living in an indoor enclosure that is too small for him. He weighs 6 pounds and is 13” long. My husband and i want to get him outside full time. We feel that he will be much happier outside. We live...
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