Scientific Name: Chelonoidis carbonarius Age: 5-7 years Current Size: 6-8” Max Size: 12–16 inches Source: USACB Exact Animal Pictured: no Pairs have been kept together forever. Great for a breeding pair or just as pets! May have minor chips or dinks in shell, but do not affect health. Care Red-footed tortoises are a tropical species that thrive in warm, humid environments. They require a spacious enclosure with deep substrate for digging, multiple hiding areas, and access to a shallow water dish large enough to soak in. UVB lighting is essential for indoor setups, along with a basking area. Basking Temperature: 90–95°F Ambient Temperature: 75–85°F Night Temperature: Above 72°F Humidity: 70–90% Diet: A varied diet of leafy greens, vegetables, flowers, mushrooms, occasional fruits, and a quality tortoise diet. Unlike many tortoise species, they also benefit from occasional animal protein such as insects or cooked lean meat in small amounts. Facts Native to the tropical forests and savannas of northern and central South America. Known for the distinctive red, orange, or yellow scales on their legs and head, making each individual unique. One of the most personable tortoise species, often recognizing their keeper and eagerly approaching for food.
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