How to Care for the Redfoot Tortoise

Kenan Harkin shares everything he knows about the proper care for the redfoot tortoise on this episode of kamp kenan. Learn how to care for these excellent chelonians from baby to adulthood.

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[LiverInAJar]

My friend has a couple of redfoots and they are so sweet. They walk right up to you and appreciate some pets on the head and between the scutes. When petting between the scutes they wiggle their butt :D

[anncnature]

I'm so happy that you make video for red footed tortoise because I have one I really want to know more how takecare mine.

[reginapettus-mendek]

You mentioned that the Red Foot Tortoise was vegetarian. I’m fairly certain that they are omnivorous. I’ve had my male for twenty-three years. He does enjoy red worms, potato bugs and other soft and squishy bugs I can forage. He doesn’t get that all the time, but I do make sure to supplement as often as I can. The Mazuri Tortoise diet does mention in their ingredients for the Red Foot that they are in fact an omnivorous tortoise. I love your passion, and I’m truly not trying to be a know it all. But I’ve lived a very long time with Buster and I feel he’s quite content.

[PavedOverPotholes]

Thank you for this video. I just got two red footed tortoises from a friend who bought them from a pet store and didn’t know how to care for them. After a week of her having them they weren’t eating. It’s fall here in Massachusetts and it’s to cool outside for them. I put them in a much bigger tank, with proper heat lamps and started feeding them that tortoises diet and they love it. They also eat kale & strawberries. I named them Gomez & Morticia 🐢

[getsmygoatbyrachelhowell]

" look at my babies. Look how light my babies are. " 😂 I love how he said that. Sorry. latIt's late. I'm tired. Everything's funny.

[wheeleddemon]

Turtles are laying eggs all down the ditch today. It's Soo cool walking down the bike path and seeing all of them digging around in the tall grass👍

[DeputyDoink]

My brothers teacher had two males as class pets, they were a delight to have over and loved to roam around in the backyard! I would love to get one of these little guys someday when I’m older :)

[mars]

Lets leave the ones in the wild, wild. Very well said! Thank you for not encouraging trade of these animals. ❤️🐢

[tiffanyrapp]

I love my red footed tortoises they are so funny and out going. I'm in Colorado so they stay in the house in the winter but they love summer time they hiss at me when I have to take them in on cold nights.

[kevinrussell]

Just messaged you on facebook! Was given a red foot unexpectedly I watched this more than 3 times but I need alittle more personal tips in this situation

[tykkejim]

i always think i'm watchin' a TV show because the quality and intro lol. Redfoots are so amazing

[Strawbrry.Corps]

Hey Kenan, I just wrote a paper on sulcata Tortoises and it is all thanks to you, my teacher loved it and i told her i got ALL my info from your videos, mostly because I don't really trust anyone with tortoise knowledge but you. You are super awesome!

[mariahhopsonn]

My parents re-homed my redfoot tortoise yesterday and I'm bawling my eyes out. We only had her for about 6 months but I get connected to animals so easily I miss her so much😭❤️ love you Dotty I hope you have a better life in your new home

[jeanetty]

They are absolutely adorable, like little toddlers that love you for the food 😂

[JC-ipvv]

I love your videos! Something the internet is lacking a lot of is building an indoor enclosure for ADULT SIZE red foots. Many videos cover how to build an outdoor enclosure almost nothing can be found on how the common red foot tortoise owner can build a full size indoor enclosure. I have one cherry head rescue that a local PetCo was going to euthanize because they couldn't solve the shell rot problem (Chlorhexidine Antiseptic works like a charm 100% of the time for me) and one red foot tortoise. Can you PLEASE make a video on this?

[Nomnombomb_]

Ahhh!! I love they way they walk and eat. It's so cute!!

[staceyskinner]

I love animals I have bought 2 hatchlings red foot tortoises love them very much and I have 2 yellow belly red ear slider 1 common musk and 1 eastern box turtle I inspire me I watch ur videos everyday

[laurenlennon]

I have 3 redfoots, 2 that we rescued yesterday. They are in terrible condition and bc the first tort we have is a juvenile i wanted to see how you care for the adults. Thank you Kenan for this information! It is much appreciated

[oreooreo]

I've had my red foot tortoise for almost a year and it was great! This video just helped me more.

[malawimaya]

Thanks Kenan...we just bought a cherry head redfoot and your videos are heaven sent with all your instructions