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Redfoot, Cherryhead, and Yellowfoot Tortoise Care Sheet

Easy Guide to Redfoot, Cherryhead, and Yellowfoot Tortoise Husbandry

(Care Sheet)

Life Expectancy: 50+ Years
Size: Up to 14 inches, slightly smaller for cherry heads, slightly larger for most yellowfoots
Food: Leafy greens, occasionally offer fruit
Feed Schedule: Daily (babies) / 2-3 times a week (adults)
Baby Enclosure Size: 10 gallon tank
Adult Enclosure Size: 6 x 4 ft enclosure minimum
Ambient Temp: 70-75 degrees fahrenheit
Hot Spot: 95-100 degrees fahrenheit
Humidity: 70-80%
Types of bedding: Cypress, Dirt mixture
Temperament/Handleability: Generally docile
Additional info: Redfoot, cherryheads, and yellow foots are extremely hardy and becoming some of the most popular pet tortoises. Prices can vary drastically depending on species. These tortoises make amazing long term pets as they live long lives. They will need UV and Heat if kept indoors. Food may be dusted with calcium and occasionally multivitamins.

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