I was wondering if it is a regional kind of coloration. I have both kinds and I know the reds are usually from Brazil.I'm lost on the orange headed ones though.
I've been seeing more and more of them lately, still think they look awesome but the name Cherryhead does seem a bit misleading? Thoughts on this anyone?
Looking for an adult female Cherryhead tortoise I have some other tortoise I can offer as trade I also am willing to pay cash I am located in south Florida.
Regards Chris.
The plants are hibiscus, I transplanted them from the old enclosure which is why they look rather droopy.
Thanks for all the kind words, any advice on a better water dish?
After a week or 2 of debating I finally had the time and materials to move the enclosure to a different part of my yard that does not flood whatsoever.
Right now I'm just using a ceramic planter base as a water dish would anyone have any better ideas?
I had some some cuttlebone and gave her some of that and she tore it up I made 2 mounds one in her favorite corner and 1 beside a bush. Dropped down to the high 40's last night and same tonight so she's inside for the time being.
I was debating whether or not to try to make an artificial mound I guess I'll go for it along with giving her a warm soak. I'll go ahead and remove the other torts from her pen for a couple days.
Thanks for the help everyone
Hello all, been real busy with work. I noticed my large female Redfoot has gained a TON of weight, been pacing around her enclosure and does not have much of an appetite.
Now my enclosure is prone to flooding even though we have not had any severe rains down in south Florida. I'm concerned...
Hello everyone My elderly neighbor has had his age catch up to him and can no longer care for these guys he was kind enough to hand these 3 little guys over to me. Unfortunately I am not equipped to provide for these 3 torts as they should be I'm really looking to trade for a larger tortoise sub...
I picked her up and it seems like she did do a sizable amount of digging. My enclosure is prone to some flooding but they do have a spot where I made sure they have have dry land 24/7.
The picture may be hard to tell but there's a good 4-6 inches in depth where she was. Also she returns to...
Hello everyone I have a question regarding my large female Redfoot she appears to have dug a potential nest but she has not moved from the location for about 12 hours.
Any help would be appreciated.
I would prefer keep the bloodlines pure, my only restriction is space I have searched high and low but I can't seem to find many non imported females these days.
I know my ratio is not ideal but I just couldn't resist the pricing on some of em. I was in talks to acquire 4 females but that fell through. Should I separate the Cherryhead or the other guy?
After searching high and low I was finally able to acquire a large female Redfoot tortoise I have 2 males and the larger one just sits in a muddy corner all day and shows no interest the smaller Cherryhead is very persistent and mounts her without hesitation I just don't know if he's big enough...