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Red & Yellow Foot Tortoises
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The red-footed tortoise (Chelonoidis carbonaria) is a tortoise native to South America that has also been introduced to many islands in the Caribbean. It draws its name from the red or orange scales visible on its limbs, as well as its head and tail.
The red-foot has a larger cousin, the yellow-footed tortoise (Chelonoidis denticulata), also known as the Brazilian giant tortoise.
Both tortoises are omnivores, though eat more plant-derived food than meat. In captivity, they should be fed primarily a mixture of high calcium greens, fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding the keeping, breeding, health, and conservation of species and subspecies of Tortoises
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White head!!
by captronk - Sep 25, 2016 08:16 AM |
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New red foot hatchling not feeding
by labendwa - Feb 20, 2016 03:35 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Amazon yellowfoot female?
by tylerandersen - May 24, 2013 08:03 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Difference of red/yellow
by jonasgn - Apr 01, 2013 03:01 PM |
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Apr 06, 2013 10:30 AM by amazoa |
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reptile shows
by heatherdee - Mar 06, 2013 10:01 AM |
1 |
Mar 17, 2013 05:29 PM by amazoa |
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red foot weight gain rate?
by adamjeffery - Jan 11, 2013 10:55 AM |
1 |
Jan 13, 2013 11:38 AM by amazoa |
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HOLIDAY PET CARE
by kingsnake100 - Jan 01, 2013 12:02 PM |
0 | No replies |
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incubation
by dumje - Oct 27, 2012 12:49 PM |
3 |
Dec 16, 2012 12:16 PM by amazoa |
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prolaps
by happy124 - Sep 12, 2012 08:56 AM |
2 |
Sep 26, 2012 04:35 AM by HAPPY124 |
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Redfoot concern
by LeeAnna - Jul 06, 2012 02:17 PM |
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Jul 12, 2012 07:37 AM by amazoaboas |
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Sick Redfoot?
by pyxigirl - May 11, 2012 01:02 PM |
4 |
May 14, 2012 07:21 AM by amazoa |
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Anybody Hatching out some Red Foots?
by amazoa - May 08, 2012 08:01 AM |
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May 12, 2012 11:01 PM by Paradon |
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Swimming??
by jonasgn - Mar 25, 2012 01:40 PM |
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May 04, 2012 03:24 PM by amazoa |
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cohabitation
by Ramonesfan - Mar 12, 2012 07:54 PM |
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May 09, 2012 07:49 AM by amazoa |
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Pyramiding
by sallytheredfoot - Dec 15, 2011 10:37 PM |
5 |
Feb 01, 2012 10:31 PM by sallytheredfoot |
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Companions for my redfoot
by sallytheredfoot - Dec 12, 2011 07:50 PM |
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Pete or Petunia?
by zaneygirl - Sep 18, 2011 10:49 AM |
1 |
Oct 10, 2011 09:32 AM by marcp |
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Meet Nana
by Bsquared - Jul 22, 2011 08:12 PM |
4 |
Aug 01, 2011 05:24 PM by unchikun |
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Ivory Cherry Head Question
by buddys - Jul 22, 2011 04:48 PM |
3 |
Jul 25, 2011 04:20 PM by buddys |
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Adult Female Hypo Red Foot
by dumje - Jul 19, 2011 04:59 PM |
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red foot
by draybar - Jul 03, 2011 02:12 PM |
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worried about redfooted tortoise
by LeeAnna - May 25, 2011 03:28 AM |
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Jul 19, 2011 08:48 PM by clemmysman |
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"SMOKING" Red
by amazoa - Apr 17, 2011 07:51 PM |
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Jul 18, 2011 11:16 PM by clemmysman |
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what is male or female???
by alexdeskjet - Apr 07, 2011 03:00 AM |
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Jul 18, 2011 11:25 PM by clemmysman |
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Moaning/growling tortoise?
by theguy67 - Mar 15, 2011 08:10 PM |
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Taking in a redfoot. Need some advice.
by groundskeeper24 - Mar 12, 2011 09:46 PM |
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2009 & 2010 Holdbacks
by ravenspirit - Jan 21, 2011 11:41 PM |
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Feb 02, 2011 04:56 AM by Ravenspirit |
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AMAZOA
by kakes - Jan 07, 2011 10:16 AM |
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Jan 24, 2011 05:08 PM by kakes |
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I need an opinion...
by obakefan - Oct 31, 2010 03:31 PM |
1 |
Nov 01, 2010 10:44 AM by allegraf |
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new yellow foot
by Jaime77 - Oct 19, 2010 10:27 AM |
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Wobbly redfoot update.. from 7/04
by clemmysman - Oct 15, 2010 07:03 AM |
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Nov 17, 2010 09:40 AM by clemmysman |
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Red Foot Substrate
by Sterling365 - Oct 10, 2010 08:32 AM |
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yearling cherryhead eating cyress mulch
by buddys - Oct 02, 2010 03:28 PM |
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Jul 21, 2011 08:28 AM by Buddys |
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Redfoot Tortoise Egg laying question
by gatorloeb - Sep 11, 2010 10:07 PM |
1 |
Sep 13, 2010 02:43 PM by harleyK |
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redfoot
by sallytheredfoot - Sep 05, 2010 05:58 PM |
1 |
Sep 13, 2010 02:42 PM by harleyK |
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Hypo Redfoot Pic
by zell - Aug 26, 2010 02:27 PM |
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Aug 31, 2010 12:45 AM by hsuANsTerZ |
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New hypo red foots
by zell - Aug 25, 2010 06:28 PM |
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Aug 26, 2010 02:17 PM by zell |
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what?
by eabele - Aug 12, 2010 08:01 PM |
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Home depot and lowes
by HarleyK - Jul 27, 2010 03:02 PM |
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Jul 29, 2010 11:12 AM by allegraf |
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Humidity question
by wing - Jun 05, 2010 09:53 PM |
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Jun 15, 2010 11:18 AM by KevinM |
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Cactus for Redfoots
by Chrissyo67 - Jun 02, 2010 11:15 PM |
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Jul 08, 2010 10:53 PM by Chrissyo67 |
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crickets??
by dpjm - Jun 01, 2010 10:46 AM |
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Sep 09, 2010 08:11 PM by Mandolynn |
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raspy breathing and watery eyes
by dpjm - May 17, 2010 11:52 AM |
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May 18, 2010 08:09 AM by tortugahill |
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yellow foots and 4inch red foot ??'s
by jayhawker - Apr 05, 2010 06:13 PM |
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Apr 08, 2010 02:14 PM by KevinM |
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My new Cherryhead tortoises
by grogansilver - Mar 20, 2010 05:48 PM |
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redfoots eating in time lapse
by ag - Feb 23, 2010 03:02 PM |
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USF&W to add "Big 9" to Lacey Act
by PHFaust - Jan 21, 2010 02:22 PM |
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Red Foot with ulcers
by Chrissyo67 - Dec 20, 2009 04:16 PM |
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Feb 25, 2010 10:44 PM by Chrissyo67 |
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Redfoot gesation period.
by BigHairy8s - Dec 06, 2009 09:40 PM |
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Jan 06, 2010 09:33 AM by allegraf |
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Red Foot Shell Issue
by sterling365 - Nov 25, 2009 11:18 PM |
3 |
May 23, 2010 12:39 PM by dumje |
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Red foots biting
by Herps - Nov 22, 2009 11:31 AM |
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Dec 01, 2009 05:50 AM by reptileszz |
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Showing off my cherryheads!!!!
by dumje - Oct 20, 2009 03:00 PM |
3 |
Nov 03, 2009 06:55 PM by terryo |
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I HATE Winter time!!!
by KevinM - Oct 20, 2009 10:53 AM |
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Oct 21, 2009 12:47 AM by KevinM |
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Sphagnum substrate
by yoyoing - Sep 23, 2009 08:12 PM |
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Sep 27, 2009 07:11 PM by terryo |
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Strange Behavior with my red foots
by herps - Sep 14, 2009 04:50 PM |
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Sep 17, 2009 01:45 PM by domalle |
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Sexing red-foots
by theguy67 - Sep 13, 2009 11:42 AM |
5 |
Aug 20, 2010 10:56 AM by RalphRPFPD |
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Red Foot Breeding Size
by rhynearson - Aug 03, 2009 09:22 PM |
2 |
Aug 08, 2009 09:44 PM by rhynearson |
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new Redfoot enclosure
by terryo - Jul 22, 2009 07:26 PM |
3 |
Sep 29, 2009 07:58 PM by fishtanker |
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Diet, Housing, Lighting..My Experience!
by lizzettebarcel - Jun 17, 2009 06:52 PM |
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Jul 15, 2009 10:41 AM by meeslither |
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weak tortoise
by Kimbolily - May 23, 2009 10:20 PM |
5 |
Jun 17, 2009 06:59 PM by lizzettebarcel |
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After a long time in the incubator...
by ravenspirit - May 16, 2009 12:20 AM |
5 |
Jul 23, 2009 06:51 PM by Ravenspirit |
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Cherry heads or Regular?
by wing - May 03, 2009 09:26 PM |
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May 15, 2009 07:49 AM by domalle |
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marbling
by tripletoes - Apr 12, 2009 10:29 PM |
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May 02, 2009 10:56 PM by tripletoes |
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Cherry Head ?'s
by johnmartino - Apr 12, 2009 07:38 PM |
1 |
Apr 23, 2009 09:32 AM by clemmysman |
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baby red foot questions
by MISKIE - Apr 12, 2009 10:23 AM |
5 |
Apr 17, 2009 04:11 PM by clemmysman |
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Gave my Brazilians a bath today!!!
by dumje - Mar 29, 2009 08:53 PM |
1 |
Apr 03, 2009 07:44 AM by allegraf |
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Redfoot "TRICKS"?
by clemmysman - Mar 05, 2009 11:36 AM |
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Mar 11, 2009 07:12 PM by zzzdanz |
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Don't throw those cracked eggs out!
by amazoa - Mar 02, 2009 06:54 AM |
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Mar 05, 2009 12:14 PM by amazoa |
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Gestation period?
by clemmysman - Feb 28, 2009 02:00 PM |
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Mar 03, 2009 05:34 PM by mayday |
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Locale "differences"?!
by clemmysman - Feb 19, 2009 01:48 PM |
1 |
Feb 19, 2009 02:07 PM by clemmysman |
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New Red Foot Tortoise
by Stephanie55 - Feb 10, 2009 12:13 AM |
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Feb 18, 2009 10:10 PM by scott pasqua |
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Red foot and Leopard Tortoises at door
by Rivmage - Feb 06, 2009 08:18 AM |
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Feb 10, 2009 06:47 PM by meeslither |
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Causes for Plastron to be Soft?
by DavidKendrick - Jan 22, 2009 05:24 PM |
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Jun 17, 2009 07:01 PM by lizzettebarcel |
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pooplementation
by meeslither - Dec 13, 2008 12:21 PM |
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Feb 17, 2009 11:32 AM by clemmysman |
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Just a couple of babies.
by amazonreptile - Dec 05, 2008 02:50 PM |
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