question about redfoot weight

[deer_tribe_gold]

hi all! i wanted to know what the average weight of a neonate redfoot tortoise is. i also wanted to know how much redfoot neonates usually eat daily. he doesnt each much! only a few bites here and there. (yes his basking side, humidity, and daily soaks are normal) feedback is much appreciated!!!!

 

[luvpetz27]

I dont know much about
your kind of tortoise..sorry.
I am sure someone will help you
soon.

 

[immayo]

It really depends on the size of your tortoise, have you measured it's length?

 

[deer_tribe_gold]

hes 3 inches

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hes 3 inches

 

[abclements]

There is no "normal" weight for a growing Red Foot. There are so many different factors that come into play when talking about growth. As long as your Red Foot is growing and gaining weight you should be fine. There is a formula that you can plug your torts weight and length into and get a rough estimate if your tort is at a health weight for his size though.

Here's a post I made a little while back and we discuss the formula more in depth if you want to take a look.

http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread-65746.html