Hi all!
I have a roughly 2 1/2 year old redfoot that I am planning on upgrading to a bigger and hopefully long-term enclosure. I really love the look and longevity of the PVC enclosures but know the material itself is quite expensive. For those of you that have tried building one, is it worth...
I have a juvenile redfoot tortoise that, although adorable, eats every single plant I put into his enclosure. He's super active and loves to explore, but his enclosure feels bare and I'm looking for some ideas! He has a warmer end with a uvb bulb and food dish, a humid hide in the middle, and a...
Thank you for your input! I posted photos of my redfoot's enclosure awhile back, it should suit him for at least the next few years. I also bring him outside frequently during the summer to roam.
Hey everyone! I currently own a year and a half old redfoot that I purchased from Southern Reptiles. He's thriving and I absolutely love his personality. I am looking into getting a second tortoise, but I live in an apartment and don't have space for a second giant enclosure for another year or...
I am currently in the process of upgrading my redfoots enclosure and, after much research, decided to go ahead and design/build it myself. I am hoping to make it into a vivarium but have seen many mixed reviews about which plants to use. So far I have purchased a tortoise seed mix to plant in...
I ended up discovering "cold frames" today and it will be perfect! The only problem is that they don't have a base so I'd have to make one myself. Any ideas??
Here are the two options I was thinking of
Hi everyone!
I have an approximately 9 month old redfoot and am wanting to upgrade his enclosure. He's growing like a champ and his current enclosure is getting on the small side. I am planning on going ahead and building a tortoise table but want to make sure that the climate is good for his...
Thank you for your advice! What would you recommend in place of the bark? I've seen a lot of forum members recommend it, otherwise the top layer gets too moist and can cause shell rot.
Here is the thermostat that I use. The CHE will plug directly into it and you can set the temperature to whatever you'd like his enclosure to be. Mine is at 86 degrees and he has a cooler side if he gets too hot.
I have monitored him closely and he doesn't try to eat it and he is big enough that he doesn't get tangled up. I will take it out if it causes any issues!
Hi there! I am also a fairly new redfoot tort parent, but I can let you know what has worked for me.
As far as UVB exposure, you're going to hear different things from different members. From everything I've researched, redfoots don't need near as much UVB exposure as other torts. Mine only...
I have been using the thermostat that Tom mentioned and I love it so far. Just make sure you don't get the probe too close to the lamp, otherwise it won't read correctly!
Also, I wouldn't use a mesh top because the humidity levels will be too hard to maintain. I currently have a sheet of...
I just finished renovating Taco's enclosure! I added a new hide (he outgrew his old one), new plants, and some more sphagnum moss. He seems to love it so far!