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Red Foot Tortoise
Care Sheet
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| Description: |
The Red Foot Tortoise has a shell
that is solid black in color white yellow spots
on the top of each scute. |
| Scientific
Name: |
Geochelone carbonaria |
| Lifespan: |
40 to 50 years |
| Average Size: |
12 inches |
| Origin: |
South America |
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Feeding |
Red Foot Tortoises should be fed a variety of leafy
vegetables and insects. The insects will provide a good
protein source for your tortoise and can include crickets
and worms.
These tortoises will need a shallow dish of fresh drinking
water. |
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Habitat |
| Humidity: |
The Red Foot Tortoise requires a very high level
of humidity because it lives in a tropical area
in the wild. |
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| Lighting: |
A full-spectrum UV light source is recommended
for all turtles and tortoises. |
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| Size: |
An enclosure that is at least 8 feet long and
4 feet wide should suffice for a single Red Foot
Tortoise. |
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| Substrate: |
Cedar and pine chips have a tendency to cause
irritation to Red Foot Tortoises so avoid these
materials. |
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| Temperature: |
The warm part of the heat gradient should be at
about 85 degrees F while the cool side should remain
at 75 degrees F. |
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