Thanks Yvonne, I like to be educated. I was once told one year per inch. I am glad to know this really isn't the case and not mislead people. I wish we all knew the exact history of our tortoise and what their life was like before their lives with us.
Yellow-foots are very sensitive tortoises. They are generally shy in nature and tend to stress easily. Wild caught individuals seem to be extra sensitive and I always advise against purchasing one from the wild since they die easily. Yes, like bobbymoore said, they can lay infertile eggs.
Thanks. I have read they are generally shy. I purchased mine from S and S Exotics in Houston. I am surprised that she seems to recognize me and will come to me and even eat from my hand even though some have advised not to. When I first built her outdoor pen with her hideaway she stayed in there most of the time until she got hungry which seemed to be a routine time everyday. I finally grew some plants and vines in the pen and she came out, staying out more often. I supposre I'm lucky for her boldness or perhaps she was well taken care of. Are there any particulars to her diet compared to the Red Foot? I also grew Sweet Potato Vines in her pen fpor coverage. It grows fast. I'm not sure it's safe. I read Sweet Potato vines were safe but I'm not sure if there is a difference between the ones you eat and the ornamental garden ones like I purchased. Thanks for any input. Mel