I got my redfoot female in 1968 and had her over 35 years. She was already an adult when I got her so she had to be well over 10-15 years old, maybe even more. Her carapace was smooth like every other redfoot I ever saw except for those who hadn't received a proper diet. Also females are as big or even bigger than males. They make great pets as long as you remember they are exotic animals and require specialized knowledge and a good reptile vet.
Vitamin A is a major factor in a turtle and tortoise well being. Liver and eggs are the highest and I know they eat fallen bird eggs in the wild. Even African spurs do it. And glops eat birds an rats.
I got my redfoot female in 1968 and had her over 35 years. She was already an adult when I got her so she had to be well over 10-15 years old, maybe even more. Her carapace was smooth like every other redfoot I ever saw except for those who hadn't received a proper diet. Also females are as big or even bigger than males. They make great pets as long as you remember they are exotic animals and require specialized knowledge and a good reptile vet.
Did she pass away?
@@noobbuilderproductions7865 Yes, she did.
Their shells should be smooth not bumpy
Pyramiding happens when their calcium levels are off...yes it is supposed to be smooth it can be difficult to get perfect smooth shell in captivity.
Watching this video I think I see why they are pyramiding he is giving juveniles calcium blocks...
Great video. Thank you for making this. Super informative.
Thank you!!! Glad it helped
About to go take care of 2 of these buddies. I walked through the care with the keeper but this was also very helpful. Thank you!!
We got my Charlie when he was the size of a silver dollar. 4 inches came later
my sister has about 40 of them, her eggs just hatched so she got about 20 little ones
That's awesome!!!
This is amazing
I agree with this
So I was thinking abt getting a tortoise but after seeing ur vid idk what I should put in terrarium for the tortoise to have fresh water
Boiled quail eggs as a weekly treat. Shell on.
Vitamin A is a major factor in a turtle and tortoise well being. Liver and eggs are the highest and I know they eat fallen bird eggs in the wild. Even African spurs do it. And glops eat birds an rats.
@@thatbme35 I give my redfoot chicken liver... he loves it 😂
@@kevinnandkishore9111 use to feed mine the same sometimes a boiled quail egg or two to go with the grass veggies and fruit