mightymizz said:The major issue here is that many people are going to say that your current enclosure is too small for 2 adult redfoots. This may be expressed in different ways, and you may interpret this in different ways as well, which can end up with someone having hurt feelings.
I don't think anyone is trying to insult you here from the previous posts.
The truth is (and there is no easier or gentler way to say this) that 6 feet x 2 feet is pretty small for 2 adult redfoots. This statement doesn't reflect you or your torts in any negative way, it just is. You are doing the best you can do by researching and learning, and going from there. Your effort in this alone is more than many people would do, so just try to keep learning for you and your torts!
mightymizz said:The major issue here is that many people are going to say that your current enclosure is too small for 2 adult redfoots. This may be expressed in different ways, and you may interpret this in different ways as well, which can end up with someone having hurt feelings.
I don't think anyone is trying to insult you here from the previous posts.
The truth is (and there is no easier or gentler way to say this) that 6 feet x 2 feet is pretty small for 2 adult redfoots. This statement doesn't reflect you or your torts in any negative way, it just is. You are doing the best you can do by researching and learning, and going from there. Your effort in this alone is more than many people would do, so just try to keep learning for you and your torts!
becky4carl said:
N2TORTS said:Becky,
I dont belive no one intentional is trying to attack you or your “up~bringing of torts†...........
But now a reality check~
Your enclosure is way to small for 2 adult Redfoots, especially a breeding pair. You also struck a note by saying they are roaming around the house all the time , because you lack natural outdoor sunlight and or temps. Honest roaming the house does “Nothing†for their health or well being . Unless you have extensive and up to date lighting ….trying to replicate the sun and its natural healing powers is almost next to impossible ….and then honestly it’s never the same as the “real thing†. Also maintaining 70-80% humidity within your house needed for this species, would be very uncomfortable for the
“human residence†.
Just these 2 factors alone can cause a shorten lifespan for your shelled buddies and start to cause visual defects ( ex: the very pyramided shells). One thing about forums in general are we are not your “best friend†who is going to sugar coat their response because, if not the right one , it might hurt your feelings. ( Most of the time “ friends†will tell you want you want to hear, so it may not hurt your feelings …but at the same time not a very accurate or truthful answer. ) Don’t take this as a stab,but look at it as asking/interacting with folks who have kept tortoises for years . This being straight from the horse’s mouth of valuable FIRST HAND INFO not from some dam book. I could probably name 4 people in here including myself alone that have over 250 years combined experience in raising/breeding torts… but guess what ? We learn from our mistakes and still do till this day. I myself have bred and specialized in RF’s for only 15 years but have kept torts for over 40 ….does that make me an expert? NO ….but I know first hand info of what and what doesn’t work. I joined this forum about 3 years ago and still learn all the time ….it’s a super resource for gaining knowledge and “ how to†keep torts all around the world . Your approach and enthusiasm shows you want to provide the best for your torts , try and keep your emotions out of it … It’s tuff I know….I go round N round here with folks all the time….sometimes getting feelings hurt or just plain pissed off. I might add…..generally most folks Do keep their torts indoors and in some type of aquarium/enclosure which in my own opinion is very sad. Tortoises are not ment to be indoors in a “caged†atmosphere. But again that’s my opinion……..
Hang in there keep researching and keep a stiff upper lip…..
“peaceâ€
JD~
