Buyer question
Is a Red-footed tortoise good for beginners?
It can be: our Animal Library rates the Red-footed tortoise 3 out of 5 for beginners (humidity takes work).
Source: the Red-footed tortoise page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Red-footed tortoise in the Animal Library
The detail
Red-footed tortoises come from the forests and savannas of South America and have red or orange scales on their legs. They are curious and personable, and need warm, humid conditions and a mixed diet with fruit.
- Best fit
- Keepers in warm or humid areas
- Handling
- 3 out of 5 (Curious, tolerant)
- Setup complexity
- 4 out of 5 (Warm and humid)
- Feeding ease
- 4 out of 5 (Omnivore, eager eater)
What to weigh
Red-foots need high humidity and warmth, which is harder indoors in dry climates. They live for decades.