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 Red footed tortoise

I had this turtle for around 6 months and he had this problem when I got him, his eye wont open and it still occurs today. I know how to treat it though but it only works for about 3 days when I first got him it was hours. So I know he is getting better this has me worried that it is lasting so long. What could be the problem is it the enclosure? Temps? Humidity? I also another to ask all you experts out there. What age do red footed tortoises grow to there fullest? Mine is a cherry head so it doesn’t grow as big as the regular red footed tortoise. Thank you.



07/19/08  03:53pm

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   Message To: Reptiman123   In reference to Message Id: 1802029


 Red footed tortoise

What kinda uvb do you have the compact coils can cause eye problems?Most torts reach there full size at 10-20 years
07/19/08  05:40pm

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 Red footed tortoise

10-20 years for adult size as Dinkanber said.

http://www.redfoottortoise.com/ < visit this site.
07/20/08  02:57pm

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   Message To: RepticTay   In reference to Message Id: 1803116


 Red footed tortoise

Thanks! What light is turtle friendly? It is good for them and causes no eye problems. I bet there are a bunch but can you tell one?



07/22/08  01:50pm

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 Red footed tortoise

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any reptile UV light is good. make sure its a UVB light.

Apparently now though you should leave it on for 12 hours away from the tortoise before putting it in a tortoises pen as the uv coming off it is too strong for them.

or thats what i read somewhere
07/22/08  04:41pm


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