Red Foot question

feeefee · 20-03-2009, 11:25 PM

Ive had my redfoot for about a yr now was given him by a friend who couldnt look after him anymore as was going to uni.

He is about 5yrs old but has a bumby shell

but has been in a table top since a baby.

Is it okay that his shell isnt smooth?

tad worried after seeing all the pics of red foots on here which have nice smooth shells.

Any advise would be great.

madsmum · 21-03-2009, 12:00 AM

Its totally normal. The torts with smooth shells would have been wild caught. Captive bred torts are rarely in my experience totally smooth, so dont worry a little bumping is fine and as long as they have the right diet (weeds) and humidity then you are doing everything right x

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Originally Posted by feeefee

ive had my redfoot for about a yr now was given him by a friend who couldnt look after him anymore as was going to uni.

He is about 5yrs old but has a bumby shell

but has been in a table top since a baby.

Is it okay that his shell isnt smooth?

Tad worried after seeing all the pics of red foots on here which have nice smooth shells.

Any advise would be great.

**sarah** · 21-03-2009, 10:51 AM

Depends on how bumpy any pictures?

feeefee · 22-03-2009, 09:55 AM

hey its not like ultra bumpy just like little ones if u get me.

my camera died yesterday at the footy

(mum droped it while jumping up and down)

i will try and get some pics on soon of all my torts hopefully can nick a friends camera

**sarah** · 22-03-2009, 10:31 PM

I would not worry
Just make sure you offer a good diet with good supplements on

20-03-2009, 11:25 PM	#1
feeefee Member Incubating Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norfolk Posts: 120	Red Foot question Ive had my redfoot for about a yr now was given him by a friend who couldnt look after him anymore as was going to uni. He is about 5yrs old but has a bumby shell but has been in a table top since a baby. Is it okay that his shell isnt smooth? tad worried after seeing all the pics of red foots on here which have nice smooth shells. Any advise would be great.

21-03-2009, 10:51 AM	#3
sarah Administrator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Posts: 11,914	Depends on how bumpy any pictures? __________________ Click: www.shelledwarriorsshop.co.uk STRUGGLING TO FIND WEEDS? LOOK AT OUR DRIED WEEDS 'READY TO FEED' Home of 'Grow Your Own Food' Bearded Dragon, Tortoise, Rabbit, Hamster seed mixes from 89p FREE POST Livefood, Thermostats, Housing, Heating, Mercury Vapour bulbs, UVB etc etc CHEAP PRICES TORTOISES ARE MY PASSION

22-03-2009, 10:31 PM	#5
sarah Administrator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Posts: 11,914	I would not worry Just make sure you offer a good diet with good supplements on __________________ Click: www.shelledwarriorsshop.co.uk STRUGGLING TO FIND WEEDS? LOOK AT OUR DRIED WEEDS 'READY TO FEED' Home of 'Grow Your Own Food' Bearded Dragon, Tortoise, Rabbit, Hamster seed mixes from 89p FREE POST Livefood, Thermostats, Housing, Heating, Mercury Vapour bulbs, UVB etc etc CHEAP PRICES TORTOISES ARE MY PASSION

22-03-2009, 09:55 AM	#4
feeefee Member Incubating Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norfolk Posts: 120	hey its not like ultra bumpy just like little ones if u get me. my camera died yesterday at the footy (mum droped it while jumping up and down) i will try and get some pics on soon of all my torts hopefully can nick a friends camera

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