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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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wild redfoot tortoise in Brazil
by ginter - Nov 29, 2008 11:05 AM |
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Nov 30, 2008 12:31 PM by tortlemon |
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Feeding mouse pinks to cherry heads?
by ginter - Nov 29, 2008 10:36 AM |
3 |
Mar 05, 2009 02:01 PM by ginter |
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Safe Plants?
by DoctorCosmonaut - Nov 28, 2008 08:33 PM |
1 |
Nov 30, 2008 03:54 AM by renardv74 |
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Feeding Red foot on shrimp legs
by renardv74 - Nov 08, 2008 05:29 PM |
1 |
Nov 08, 2008 05:39 PM by terryo |
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Grenading in Redfoots?
by Geckos_R_Me - Oct 29, 2008 10:56 PM |
2 |
Oct 31, 2008 01:11 AM by Geckos_R_Me |
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Why does she hold her tail out
by jayfischerherps - Oct 27, 2008 05:34 PM |
0 | No replies |
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CYPRESS MULCH vs COCONUT COIR
by geedeebaby - Oct 25, 2008 09:58 PM |
3 |
Oct 28, 2008 05:19 AM by tortlemon |
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WILD-CAUGHT REDFOOT
by geedeebaby - Oct 21, 2008 10:11 PM |
8 |
Feb 19, 2009 04:26 PM by clemmysman |
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anery red foot?
by hiimsteveduh - Oct 06, 2008 06:30 PM |
3 |
Dec 16, 2008 10:14 AM by abcs_exotics |
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Housing with a tegu
by snakeeyes1618 - Oct 05, 2008 05:41 AM |
6 |
Nov 02, 2008 08:22 PM by hiimsteveduh |
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is there a cat food recomended?
by ChristopherD - Sep 21, 2008 06:01 PM |
2 |
Jun 17, 2009 07:03 PM by lizzettebarcel |
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Cherry head with cut on head, help
by buddys - Aug 26, 2008 08:50 PM |
1 |
Aug 27, 2008 07:11 AM by mayday |
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Is Orange bad to feed to my Yellow Foot
by renardv74 - Aug 19, 2008 10:01 PM |
2 |
Aug 22, 2008 11:48 PM by renardv74 |
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Fruit Intake
by gummybearpoop - Aug 08, 2008 10:56 AM |
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Aug 08, 2008 04:27 PM by Terryo |
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super shy
by meeslither - Aug 05, 2008 01:05 PM |
5 |
Aug 20, 2008 12:03 PM by meeslither |
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Figuring out the basics, need insight!
by thejoie - Aug 05, 2008 01:07 AM |
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Aug 06, 2008 08:33 PM by KevinM |
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water bowls....
by weebeasties - Jul 30, 2008 01:51 PM |
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Aug 07, 2008 08:16 AM by KevinM |
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Pics of feeding and outdoor pen
by MKammerer - Jul 30, 2008 11:00 AM |
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Jul 30, 2008 12:22 PM by bonomoc08 |
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How much should she eat?
by julieszoo - Jul 25, 2008 05:29 PM |
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Jul 29, 2008 09:01 PM by julieszoo |
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CLIPPED SCUTE on YELLOWFOOT
by geedeebaby - Jul 24, 2008 11:18 PM |
0 | No replies |
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CLIPPED SCUTE on YELLOWFOOT
by geedeebaby - Jul 24, 2008 11:11 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Hi Ya'll
by rappstar609 - Jul 23, 2008 07:14 PM |
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Jul 24, 2008 03:31 PM by tglazie |
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breeding question
by ticman12 - Jul 16, 2008 08:53 PM |
3 |
Jul 16, 2008 11:17 PM by mayday |
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Red Footed Personality!
by WTorres - Jul 13, 2008 07:43 PM |
3 |
May 26, 2011 11:51 AM by LeeAnna |
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Largest locality?
by meeslither - Jul 12, 2008 03:45 PM |
6 |
Jul 20, 2008 11:55 AM by meeslither |
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Tampa Reptile Expo
by bonomoc08 - Jul 08, 2008 04:31 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Red foot size question
by ticman12 - Jul 05, 2008 11:51 AM |
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Jul 06, 2008 10:31 AM by ticman12 |
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twin redfoots
by freakteach - Jul 01, 2008 11:46 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Introducing the Lavender Albino Redfoot
by florafauna - Jun 19, 2008 06:08 PM |
2 |
Jun 27, 2008 10:31 AM by herpsltd |
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Its impossible.......
by bonomoc08 - Jun 17, 2008 11:25 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Bad shell?
by DoctorCosmonaut - Jun 15, 2008 12:28 AM |
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Jun 17, 2008 09:48 PM by Terryo |
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Red Foot questions on plants and food
by DoctorCosmonaut - Jun 14, 2008 08:18 PM |
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Jul 13, 2008 07:45 PM by WTorres |
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WTF?
by ramonesfan - Jun 03, 2008 06:30 PM |
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Jun 03, 2008 11:20 PM by mayday |
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Peat Moss
by Bjangle8 - May 26, 2008 03:44 PM |
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May 27, 2008 10:36 AM by bjangle8 |
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Mycoplasma in Redfoot Tortoise
by thebiv19 - May 24, 2008 04:41 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Wild strawberries
by ramonesfan - May 22, 2008 04:29 PM |
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May 24, 2008 07:49 AM by unchikun |
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Looking for a PIC of an adult bolivian
by ramonesfan - May 21, 2008 04:12 PM |
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May 29, 2008 11:15 AM by domalle |
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Hey guys, im new here! Pic and some Qs
by MKammerer - May 20, 2008 09:53 AM |
2 |
May 24, 2008 07:42 AM by unchikun |
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RED FOOT Compatability, PLEASE HELP
by keithturtle - Apr 18, 2008 01:17 PM |
1 |
Apr 25, 2008 05:09 AM by tortlemon |
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Yellow foot
by stape61 - Apr 15, 2008 09:36 AM |
1 |
Apr 15, 2008 03:51 PM by bonomoc08 |
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Choco Red-foot tortoise, any information
by vidusa - Apr 08, 2008 10:56 AM |
1 |
Apr 12, 2008 09:58 PM by oid |
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Sick redfoot?
by mekotessa - Apr 05, 2008 09:02 PM |
15 |
Apr 21, 2008 12:49 PM by allegraf |
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question about redfoots eating
by dandjreptiles - Apr 03, 2008 03:16 PM |
4 |
Jul 13, 2008 07:54 PM by WTorres |
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RF: Humidity, UVB & Glass/Plexi
by JettGirl - Mar 15, 2008 02:01 PM |
7 |
Mar 30, 2008 07:44 PM by EricIvins |
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Male Redfoot?
by amtzzero - Mar 10, 2008 07:42 PM |
1 |
Mar 10, 2008 08:20 PM by renardv74 |
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baby red foot is getting soft..
by weebeasties - Feb 27, 2008 06:54 PM |
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Jul 13, 2008 07:57 PM by WTorres |
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ALBINO REDFOOT
by herpsltd - Feb 27, 2008 04:27 PM |
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Apr 14, 2008 09:42 AM by fredgaal |
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redfoot leg scales
by ramonesfan - Feb 27, 2008 02:00 PM |
7 |
Feb 28, 2008 05:03 PM by mayday |
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Adult Redfoot Help! Worms?
by treedtexas - Feb 26, 2008 11:36 PM |
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Jul 13, 2008 08:00 PM by WTorres |
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nocturnal cherries?
by JimHouse - Feb 23, 2008 03:17 PM |
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Feb 27, 2008 10:17 AM by domalle |
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pet store vs breeder???
by island_doc - Feb 09, 2008 05:51 PM |
1 |
Feb 12, 2008 03:09 PM by tripletoes |
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yellow head and cherry head breeding
by tripletoes - Feb 08, 2008 01:22 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Help With Turtle Eggs
by Pisces316 - Feb 07, 2008 12:02 PM |
1 |
Feb 12, 2008 03:23 PM by tripletoes |
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exotic pets llc
by tripletoes - Feb 06, 2008 07:14 PM |
0 | No replies |
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New Redfoot boy for me
by NajaAnja - Jan 30, 2008 12:34 PM |
4 |
Feb 05, 2008 10:46 AM by NajaAnja |
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bugs in my turtle enclosure
by lilmorton1 - Jan 26, 2008 05:55 PM |
2 |
Jan 28, 2008 05:01 PM by lilmorton1 |
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Amazon Basin YELLOW FOOTS
by geebaby - Jan 24, 2008 11:11 AM |
2 |
Jan 26, 2008 08:32 PM by renardv74 |
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what plants are okay?
by lilmorton1 - Jan 14, 2008 08:59 PM |
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Jan 14, 2008 10:22 PM by terryo |
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humidity help!
by equibling - Dec 31, 2007 03:53 PM |
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Jan 11, 2008 02:23 PM by equibling |
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watery eyes
by steiner - Dec 28, 2007 10:43 PM |
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Jan 04, 2008 01:13 AM by steiner |
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maintaining humidity levels
by lilmorton1 - Dec 23, 2007 08:17 PM |
7 |
Dec 29, 2007 03:09 PM by Terryo |
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Looking for comparison shot
by ramonesfan - Dec 23, 2007 01:26 PM |
0 | No replies |
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pyramiding
by blueselaphe - Dec 21, 2007 08:59 AM |
3 |
Dec 31, 2007 06:41 AM by mayday |
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new cherryhead redfoot, having problems
by lilmorton1 - Nov 26, 2007 06:02 PM |
3 |
Nov 27, 2007 06:06 PM by tglazie |
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Introduction tip onGeochelone carbonaria
by Pilirin - Nov 21, 2007 07:50 AM |
1 |
Jul 13, 2008 08:02 PM by WTorres |
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Activity Level of Red Footed Tortoises..
by DavidKendrick - Nov 14, 2007 05:31 PM |
4 |
Nov 19, 2007 10:45 AM by tglazie |
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New Redfoot book
by terryo - Oct 20, 2007 12:01 PM |
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Dec 02, 2007 08:53 PM by spuds |
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redfoot tortoise humidity & pooping?
by steph1 - Oct 18, 2007 06:14 PM |
0 | No replies |
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when do the eggs come?/ dry skin?
by lykarok - Oct 16, 2007 04:28 PM |
0 | No replies |
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getting a new redfoot tortoise
by jobeanator - Oct 11, 2007 08:25 AM |
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Oct 11, 2007 08:06 PM by jobeanator |
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Hello Forum! Getting a baby CherryHead!
by redoaksblues - Sep 29, 2007 08:25 PM |
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Oct 09, 2007 03:22 PM by Redoaksblues |
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Redfoot Diet Questions
by wildcatbonk - Sep 18, 2007 08:52 PM |
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Sep 21, 2007 03:33 PM by mantooth |
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Funny Yellow Foot photo
by renardv74 - Sep 01, 2007 08:10 AM |
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Sep 19, 2007 06:13 PM by dawgcr |
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red foot vs. dwarf cherry head?
by mantooth - Aug 23, 2007 12:27 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Very Sick Redfoot
by monkipuzzle - Aug 12, 2007 04:27 PM |
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Aug 28, 2007 04:14 PM by renardv74 |
