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Hey all

I would like to get a baby Torotise sometime in the future, and was wondering what is a good one that I could keep outside during the warm months, (I live in N.C) and could I bring indoors and let it roam my herp room in the cold months? (When it was big enough of course...)
I would like something cb, medium in size with a good personallity.

I used to have a baby Sulcata so I have had some Torotise experiance. -I'm not sure if I want another Sulcata due to their large size but I do love them...

What kind of Tortoise would fit these requirements?

I had thought about a Russian, but havn't seen any available that are CB...

Thank you
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-Lauren

~ Lauren's Lizards ~

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Redfoot tortoises are great. They are very friendly and have a good personality. They are medium sized full-grown.

Thanks, I'll have to find some Red Foot care sheets...
What type of a climate/habbiat do they need?
And about how much would a cb baby cost?
Thsnks!
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-Lauren

~ Lauren's Lizards ~

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Cherry head redfoot are particularly beautiful, and smaller. Adult size 10"~12". Redfoot adults measure 14"~17", some over 20", but very rare.

Price range:
Redfoot CB hatchling: $70~120, shipping
Cherry head redfoot CB hatchling: $165~350, highly variable because of variations in coloration and color intensity.

Finding a local breeder may save the little guys a horrifying trip and leave more money in your pocket.

I went to Duke for graduate school, I love NC. Redfoot should have no problem in NC. Humid, warm and sunny. They'd love the spring, summer and fall there.

Joe

Thanks, that might be a good Torotise for me in the future!
I'm not looking to get one right away, but I really would like another Tort...
I'll have look around for a local breeder.

Thanks so much!
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-Lauren

~ Lauren's Lizards ~

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If you can't find a local breeder contact Roark Ferguson at Roark's Reptile Safari in Charelston, SC. We picked up three Redfoot's from him (they are captive raised in Guyana) and they are hardy, beutiful, and very tame.

Another possiblility are Speck's Hingebacks. They will thrive in NC, have a great personality, are usually cheaper than Redfoot's, and require roughly the same environment, husbandry, and diet. They also don't get quite as large as Redfoot's.

NC would be a great state for tropical torts, just take note of NC laws regarding ownership of Turtles and Torts.

Good luck

Thanks for the info!!
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-Lauren

~ Lauren's Lizards ~

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