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YELLOW FOOTED TORTOISE FOR SALE
For sale is a yellow foot turtle.
The yellow footed tortoise appears more subdued in comparison to other members of the genus Geochelone. They are nevertheless a well-liked addition to many collections all across the world. Being the third largest of the currently existent (living) mainland tortoises, they may be a holdover from the time when many species of enormous tortoises lived on both the mainland and islands.
Yellow Footed Tortoise Size
This description may be a little misleading as some adults never reach heights of more than 14 inches (34 cm). Although mature Geochelone denticulata yellow foot tortoises can grow to lengths of over 22 inches (55 cm) and even up to 28 inches (70 cm), most only reach 16 to 20 inches (40 cm – 50 cm).
The presence of red scales on the forelegs of Geochelone carbonaria and yellow scales on the forelegs of G. denticulata—hence the common names for each species—distinguishes a Yellow-foot tortoise from a Red-foot tortoise that is for sale. Of all the differences between these two species, this is the one that can change the most, though.
What is the difference between red and Yellow footed tortoise for sale?
There are Yellow-foot tortoises with bright patterns and quite drab Red-foot tortoises, despite the fact that Red-foot tortoises are more colorful overall. The scalation of their heads is by far the simplest way to differentiate between Red and Yellow foot tortoises, despite the fact that these two species differ in a number of morphometric ways.
The prefrontal scales of yellow-footed cats are elongated, and the frontal scale is fractured.
Red-footed cats have shortened prefrontals but complete frontal scales. The prefrontal and frontal scales are the scales located near the tip of the nose. Apart from this obvious difference, adult male Red-foot tortoises have an hourglass shape, whilst females are more elongated and resemble loaves of bread. Male and female adult yellow foot tortoises for sale have a flatter, rounder, and wider overall shape.
Tortoises with yellow feet for sale in their native habitat
From Bolivia to Brazil, the Yellow-footed Tortoise is widespread throughout South America. Its care needs are more intense than those of the more widely dispersed and multi-habitat Red-foot since it is a real “rainforest” species.
Even though the two species coexist in some regions as sympatrics, it seems that only the Red-foot tortoise will venture from the woodland into the grasslands’ brighter sunlight. The rainforest is renowned for having very consistent temperatures throughout the day and night, along with significant humidity.
Yellow-footed tortoises are native to South America’s rain forests.
In addition, there is inadequate lighting in rainforests. We attempt to reproduce these conditions for Yellow-foots by offering a humidified atmosphere with nightly temperatures above 65 degrees Fahrenheit (18 degrees Celsius) and midday temperatures below 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius). south American yellowfooted tortoise
Compared to Red-footed cats, Yellow-footed cats are less tolerant of extreme heat, most likely because they would rather sulk in shallow water and the ground in hot weather. They are highly agitated, therefore having a dark area to hide, like a lot of vegetation or ground cover, is crucial.
Tortoise yellowfooted Habitat Indoor setup
The most common kind of indoor housing for small to medium-sized Yellow-foot Tortoises is a “turtle table”. It looks like someone turned a bookshelf unit upside down. The ideal habitat for a hatchling is two feet by three feet (60 cm by 90 cm), and as the animal becomes older, the habitat should become larger.
Room inside for a large adult The minimum size for a yellow-foot tortoise is eight feet by four feet (240 cm by 120 cm). Holes can be cut into the bottom of this “turtle table” to enable food, water, and eventually nesting containers to fall flush with the surface for easier animal access (How to Build an Indoor Land Turtle Table by David T. Kirkpatrick Ph.D). enclosure for yellow-footed tortoises
Yellow footed tortoise in the water
The water area in the habitat should be deep enough for the tortoise to submerge itself if it so chooses, but not so deep that it will drown. Mulch made of cypress performs well as a substrate in arid climates.
One corner of the space should have a 100W spot lamp installed to allow for artificial basking. This needs to be placed so that it provides a spot to bask in the habitat where the temperature is at least 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius). In the habitat, full spectrum fluorescent lighting should also be used to supply UVB.
There must be a UVB source for the creation of vitamin D3 (required in calcium metabolism). A hide box should be positioned in the corner away from the basking area to give the animal a dark haven.
Yellow Footed Tortoise Habitat Outdoor habitat
Given their many advantages over indoor accommodations, predator-proof outdoor habitats are a wise summertime option that should be carefully considered. A heated night house (thermostatically regulated ceramic heaters work well for this) should be provided if the tortoise is to be kept outdoors in areas with cool evenings. Outdoor pens should be heavily planted with low bushes, ferns, and other sun-blocking vegetation to meet their craving for shady retreats.
List of foods for yellow footed tortoise
Although yellow-footed cats are omnivores and consume both plant and animal stuff in the wild, they don’t seem to have the same strong need for meat as red-footed cats have. This can be replicated in captivity with supplemental feeding using a prepackaged diet such as the Mazuri Tortoise Diet, which has somewhat higher protein content.
It is not recommended to eat meat every day. The benefit of high-quality commercial meals is that they provide additional vitamins and minerals to the Yellow-diet foot. You can also occasionally feed earthworms.
The diet should include the following foods:
Greens with lots of leaves (dandelions, clover, endive etc.)
Fruits
Tortoise diets that have been prepared (commercially).
Supplements for yellow footed tortoises for sale
The right dietary calcium ratios are essential for healthy growth and egg production. Powdered calcium can be added to any food once a week to assist meet these needs. Keeping a cuttlefish bone on hand, ready to be gnawed if needed, is also a good idea.
Cypress mulch or something similar with comparable humidity-holding qualities is the preferred substrate for preventing their shells or skin from drying out in captivity. In areas where there is a lot of sand, food should not be put directly on sandy soil in outdoor enclosures. Sand buildup in the gastrointestinal system of tortoises can result in impaction and possibly death. Feeding needs to be done in a completely different area of the habitat that is devoid of sand.
- yellow footed tortoise lifespan
The lifespan of the yellow-footed tortoise is fifty to one hundred years. In captivity, they are reported to be able to reach 100. In the wild, yellow foots live in forests where they are susceptible to various predators, habitat deterioration, and deforestation. What’s the final result? Your baby yellow-footed tortoise for sale will have a long, robust life if given the right care.
TORTOISE WITH YELLOW FOOTING FOR SALE – SIZE
Like red feet, the Amazon basin yellow foot tortoise for sale will reach a maximum length of 12 to 17 inches. The majority grow to a height of 13–14 inches, and the size of males and females is nearly the same. Male yellow feet have a concave plastron during pregnancy, while females have a flat plastron. For these reasons, consider moving to a larger space once your little yellow foot is about three years old.
HUMIDITY OF A YELLOW FOOTED TORTOISE
Similar to other kinds of forest tortoises available for purchase, the yellow-footed tortoise prefers higher humidity levels for survival. Always maintain a humidity of between 75 and 80 percent, as this is the range found in their native tropical regions.
Inappropriate shell formation, dehydration, and, in the worst situation, your tortoise’s mortality are all caused by inadequate humidity. Having a fogger system that activates every morning in conjunction with your light timer is preferable. We suggest watering down the substrate or soil in addition to using a fogging system if you don’t already have one.
Yellow Footed Tortoise Temperature
There should be a hot and cold area and a temperature range of 80 to 94 degrees Fahrenheit. It should be approximately 80 degrees Fahrenheit at the coldest point and 92 degrees Fahrenheit at the hottest point. If you allow your young tortoise access to both a hot and cold environment, it will be able to thermoregulate.
You can use an MVA (mercury vapor lamp), ceramic heat emitter, or heat panel to produce your hot spot. Because they enable animals to control their body temperature, hot spots are essential. Cold patches are important for the same reason. To provide UV illumination, utilize a T5 high power UVB lamp with a 5 percent efficiency. It is advised to use UVB lights from Arcadia or Reptisun.
Arcadia stay far longer, but they are more costly and only available in 6% of cases for yellow and red foot. Arcadia bulbs last roughly a year, and UVB lamps need to be changed every six to eight months.
More information on Yellow footed tortoise
Like all turtles and tortoises, those that are caught in the wild should be avoided. Particularly recently arrived Yellow-foots have been reported to struggle with captivity acclimation. Wild captured specimens often suffer a fading syndrome that eventually results in death, even under strict medical care. If possible, only specimens born in captivity should be taken into consideration.
After being properly acclimated, yellow-foot tortoises do not pace or move around as much as other types of tortoises, but they are ravenous feeders. This may lead to the development of obesity. A non-actively growing animal should have their weight closely monitored, and any loss or extended gain should be noted and dealt with.
This species does not hibernate in the wild. Facilities should be offered for the tortoise’s continued health and well-being in chilly weather.
TORTOISE FOR SALE
At Ranchofexoticbreeds, every baby turtle we offer for sale online is raised in captivity. Because we have a scientist on staff, our captive-bred tortoises and turtles that we sell get the greatest care possible. Our customer service representatives offer our clients the same caliber of considerate advice.
As tortoise breeders, we specialize in offering for sale captive-bred tortoises. At Ranchofexoticbreeds, you may buy both baby and adult tortoises. We have the largest selection of captive-bred tortoises anywhere, therefore the best way to shop for tortoises is by size.
The adult size should be considered before making your order! While all baby tortoises are little and adorable, some grow to be as long as 4 inches, while others reach up to 24 inches in length! Select the turtle size that best suits your needs based on how big it will grow to be when it reaches adulthood.
Yellow Footed Tortoise For Sale
SELECTING THE PERFECT BABY TORTOISE FOR SALE
Selecting a new tortoise can be difficult because there are so many varieties, hues, and sizes available. Making a list of your top species and choosing a new shelled relative can be done in a few different ways. Most of the time, size or cost are the deciding factors for customers when selecting a new tortoise. Remember that the price usually decreases with the size of the tortoise.
However, this isn’t always the case. For instance, the largest and priciest captive-bred tortoise offered for sale at Ranchofexoticbreeds is the Giant Aldabra. For example, Egyptians are small and only produce one or two clutches year. They typically fall on the higher end of the spectrum as a result. Yellow Footed are the most economical of all the species since they are fairly common and lay between three and forty eggs in each clutch.
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BABY TORTOISE FOR SALE NEAR ME
Every one of our tortoises, even the young ones, is backed by a seven-day health guarantee! You can shop with assurance knowing that Ranchofexoticbreeds will ship the best baby tortoise available to you anywhere in the world in the United States. Every one of the reptiles we have for sale is delivered in an insulated shipping box that may be kept cold or hot. We use either UPS or FedEx Early morning Priority overnight delivery to ship our captive-bred tortoises. Our products are shipped the following day; they leave our factory at 7 p.m. and show up at your door the following morning.
BEST PLACE TO BUY TORTOISE FROM TORTOISE BREEDERS WHO CARE
Being the best tortoise breeders in the US, we take great pride in selling only young tortoises that have been bred in captivity. If you’re looking to purchase a tortoise online in the United States, look no further. You’ve arrived to the correct spot if you’re searching for a baby tortoise for sale or a tortoise for purchase online!
100% Live Arrival Guarantee
We guarantee 100% live arrival of every animal we sell. Additionally, we promise that the sex of the animal matches the information provided at the time of purchase. However, the live arrival promise is null and void in a few specific circumstances. Go on reading
However, the live arrival promise is null and void in a few specific circumstances. These situations consist of the following:
1. The buyer or a household member must be present to sign for the package on the first delivery attempt (COURIER provides a time of delivery stamp).
2. A shipping hold-up brought on by a negligent carrier.
3. The hub or destination’s temperature falling below 32°F or rising above 99°F.
4. On the day of arrival, customers are required to pick up animals that are held for pickup at a COURIER facility. (A picture ID that corresponds to the shipping name must be submitted.)
5. During checkout, a wrong delivery address was entered, which caused a shipping delay and reroute.
6. All Live Arrival Guarantee requests must be made within 30 minutes of the product being dropped off by COURIER or within 30 minutes of the box being picked up at Hub if the Hold For Pickup option was used.
Please note that the Live Arrival Guarantee does not apply to isopods shipped at temperatures higher than 85°F.
In the unlikely event that your pet passes away while in transit, you, the buyer, agree to notify us as soon as possible after receiving the shipment and to submit a picture of the deceased animal on its back. This needs to be submitted within thirty minutes of the delivery time stamp.
The live arrival guarantee is only good while the animal is being shipped; after that, it becomes void.
The live arrival guarantee will only cover the animal’s purchase; shipping expenses are not reimbursed. The cost of sending replacement animals is borne by the customer. The green-footed tortoise
After the animal has been examined and certified, the buyer is the only one who is in charge of its welfare. The buyer is responsible for the animal’s care and maintenance; Ranch Of Exotic Breeds will not be held responsible for any veterinarian bills incurred. Yellow Tortoise
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