Riparian Farms
Red-Foot Tortoise
The red-foot tortoise is a beautiful species from the South America forests. They have a black shell with a yellow center on each scute. Their head color ranges from yellow to orange to red. They have bright red scales on their legs. This is a medium sized tortoise (12 - 14 inches with a few examples up to 16-inches). They are active and friendly. They are easy to care for and do quite well in captivity.
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Other Names:
- Geochelone carbonaria
- Red-Foot Tortoise
- Cherry-head
Origin:
- Bolivia
Life Span:
- 45 years or more
- Learn how to help your tortoise live longer Care Sheets
Size:
- Adults grow between 12 and 14 inches
- See ours in the Photo Gallery
Notice:
We have sold all of our turtles and tortoises (2018) in order to serve as missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of latter-Day Saints in Accra Ghana