Redfootdave
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Hi All
I have recently bought a house in Barbados and inherited 10 red foot "land turtles" as they are called in Barbados. The oldest male is 9kg and 48 years old. They live outdoors in a pen but we often lift them out to eat on the grass. The largest female has just dug out a nest and presumably laid eggs about 10 days ago. I have a small book on their care but am interested to learn more. I believe it may take 150 days to hatch? I am inclined to leave them in the ground and let nature take its course ad the climate here is probably similar to their natural temperatures / humidity but any advice is welcome. We call this female " Gorgeous as she has very bright markings, she is very tame and comes to us (especially my wife) at feeding times. We have a plentiful supply of hibiscus which is their favourite food.
I have recently bought a house in Barbados and inherited 10 red foot "land turtles" as they are called in Barbados. The oldest male is 9kg and 48 years old. They live outdoors in a pen but we often lift them out to eat on the grass. The largest female has just dug out a nest and presumably laid eggs about 10 days ago. I have a small book on their care but am interested to learn more. I believe it may take 150 days to hatch? I am inclined to leave them in the ground and let nature take its course ad the climate here is probably similar to their natural temperatures / humidity but any advice is welcome. We call this female " Gorgeous as she has very bright markings, she is very tame and comes to us (especially my wife) at feeding times. We have a plentiful supply of hibiscus which is their favourite food.