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New to Redfoots and their care? How-to from hatchlings to adults - Redfoots.com

View an egg-laying video and hatchlings from past to present - Redfootbreeder.com

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May I begin with.. "Thank You"
.. to everyone placing trust in Turtletary in 2005, 2006, 2007 and now 2008.

For all of your "answers" - TERMS OF SERVICE, etc. -
Please see BELOW on this page!

Keep in mind.. ALL tortoises/turtles are available..
for scientific, educational or export purposes ONLY!
NOT SOLD AS PETS.

Look for "more of the story" in the September '06 issue of Reptiles magazine..
where this Redfoot breeder shows and tells how it all occurs!

First time.. find link to "un-edited" article in the Redfoot's page above!

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"Sonshine" as seen in the Sept.'06 issue of Reptiles magazine!
Click on pic and click again for full view of an '07 hatchling of hers.

Alpha Colombian shown in nesting "trance".. caught in the act!
Click pic as above.. to see one of her '07 beauties "profiling"!

Colombian caught nesting inside in January!
Click as above to see one of her '07 hatchling's!

This female is the smallest [ 10 1/2" ].. and the most colorful!
Also nesting "trance"..whereas..
I've picked them up by the rear of the carapace to rob the eggs..
and they are totally oblivious to what's going on!
Click again to see one of her '07 hatchling's full view.

These 3 Colombian females were raised from 10/98 hatchlings..
so you might imagine what it was like..
when I watched each nest.. for the first time!

These Colombian females consistently produce rich.. amber, pumpkin, burnt-orange..
and occasionally "dark chocolate" and banana colors..
with symmetric and 'mirror-image' patterns all over their heads!

Our young "coming-of-age" Brazilian.. aka Cherryhead.. nesting!
Although she's still small.. 11" [ "Dwarf" is questionable? ]..
she is beginning to produce more consistently.
It's still unlikely that her Brazilian 'mate' is contributing much..!!!
See her recent hatchling.. click pic.

Our 3 Colombian's became "breeders" in early May of 2004..
with the first eggs laid on July 30th 2004.
The females above are beauties from Colombia, South America lineage.
Few "Colombian" blood-line Redfoot breeders exist these days..
at least those that are don't make many available.. { they export/wholesale }!

I've lowered my incubators to 82-84F..
which has helped with "hatching" results - (see below*)..
and will produce a good male/female mix..
according to my "guru"!!

There are "some" breeders of tortoises that claim..
that they can "temp-sex" by raising the temps in the incubator.
*This will often cause 'split-scutes'..
and not always create females.

Determining the sex of a redfoot tortoise..
is virtually impossible until 6"-7" in SCL at the earliest!

The COLORS and/or PATTERNS on the head, carapace and legs..
is what determines the value of these Colombian/Guyana "blood-line"!

A "pip" is still in the egg..
In the "nursery" is in the process of absorbing yolk-sac.
"Starter" has absorbed yolk-sac and eating {soon?}.
Rule of thumb is 6 weeks after starting to eat..
before available to ship.. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Finally a "Caresheet" specifically for Redfoot Tortoises.
I've included how I've raised hatchlings to become "proven" breeders..
and how their hatchlings are started.. with pics..
so when they arrive..they "..eat right out of the box.."!
Lighting.. diet.. humidity requirements.. enclosures..
simple easy ways to keep your new hatchling healthy and happy..
all included in the link above.
This info may only apply to Redfoot Tortoises.. and no other tortoise in the world!!!!

You can expect honest dependable service.. healthy, beautiful and most unique colors.
Prime specimens that eat "right out of the box"..with no unexpected "Vet." bills.. ever.
Friends for life.. "Caresheets" and ongoing consultation.. that is documented with pics!
And you get to choose the exact one YOU want.

All sales are final.. there is a $50 fee for cancellation before shipping.
Once your tortoise(s) leaves here it is considered an order and any and all changes on your part for any reason is considered a voided sale. So if you decide you do not want your order.. before, upon or after delivery (within 24 hours of receiving) - there will be a 50% refund only.
And of course you will also be responsible for any costs to return the order.
In the unlikely event there is a DOA.. 100% satisfaction always.. with replacement.
If any delay in shipping occurs you will be refunded 75% of your shipping costs.

My love for G. carbonaria.. aka Redfoot tortoises..
has become a scientific / educational / research "business"!
So I'm now in the business of providing unique redfoot tortoises!
I'm also in business to promote the best care possible for redfoot tortoises.. which has been proven to work. As I strive to accomplish these things.. I've found that some don't get it
and are not sincere about doing what it takes to enjoy these endearing creatures for a lifetime..
so ( not by choice) I've had to place the "TERMS OF SERVICE" in order here.
Before shipping.. hatchlings' yolk-sac is completely absorbed and eating habits are established!
See the "choosing" and "hatchling diet" page of our new informational 'site.... Redfoots.com

I'm not in business to take anyone's money!
My reputation is based on happy, satisfied customers.. found in the links below.

Hatchlings are available for scientific, educational or research purposes only. Not as pets.

POSTAL Money Order is preferred and most secure..
"Verified" PayPal is accepted.

When a commitment to send 'deposit/payment' is confirmed..
your choice will be posted as SOLD on the Currently Available page.
If after 5 business days it is not received.. your choice will be returned to inventory.
I've been asked too many times "Is that one still available?.. I wish it was"!
And I hadn't received the payment.

I feel that if someone is not willing to take care of the business part..
how willing will they be to commit to the care part?

In the past couple of years we have made hatchlings available thru a
"RESERVE OPTION" program that has proven to work well.

Simply make a $100 deposit per 'option'..
which will give you your choice of the next one to hatch.
If you do not choose that one.. your "option" goes back in rotation.
So the sooner in the season you get your "reserve deposit" in..
the better your options.. which gives you more choices.

Example: { I'm editing this.. hopefully to simplify }
Let's say you determine you want 2 upcoming (or current) hatchlings.
We make arrangments for your 'deposit'. You send the $200 deposit.
You then have the "option" on the next 2 that are available.
I will send you pics of 2 to choose from. [ you will see them before anyone else does ]
You can choose 1 or both or neither..
whichever one(s) you don't choose goes back into the mix and is available
to next in rotation. Your 'option' then becomes the next 2 in rotation.
(Rotation is based on the number of others that have 'reserved')
This Reserve Option is designed to give you and others an opportunity to choose..
so everyone has the chance to get the exact one they want.
Hopefully this doesn't become confusing - you really can't lose!

The "balance", plus shipping, would be due when your choice is ready to ship.
Ready to ship is age.. Well Started Hatchling
and temps at DHL sort facility in Ohio.. minimum low of 50F..
OHIO Weather

Colombian "blood-line" starts at $185.. $200+ avg.
( usually darker carapace with "pumpkin/orange" colors )

Guyana "blood-line" starts at $200 avg.
( usually lighter carapace with "yellow/red" colors and legs )

Brazilian - "cherryhead" - start at $225.
( dark carapace/plastron with traditional 'cherry-red' head )

EXTRAORDINARY.. bring as much as $350.. $250 avg.
( those with unique 'solid/symmetrical'..
colors and patterns on head.. carapace and legs! )

Pics will be sent direct to you..
before being posted as "available" here.
And this works well because..

See the rest of the story in the link above.

See "Species Profile" in the 1/08 issue of Reptiles magazine!!!
A reliable source thinks we may have breeding activity soon..
with nesting as soon as spring '08!
Star babies sure are cute.

About Turtletary?

Take a few minutes and read about who we are..
and a brief history of how we got started..
- Or maybe about My Navigator?

Be sure and save this site to your favorites..
for ongoing updates on what is hatching and what is available.
We have made a commitment.. to make available the healthiest..
and most colorful hatchlings anywhere.. guaranteed!
Check back often.. please.
See "Currently Available" above.

Please note..
If you are looking for a "cheap" redfoot tortoise hatchling
- no reason to look any future here-

These Colombian X Guyana "blood-line" are not cheap..
they ARE the most unique colors you will ever see in redfoot tortoises..
(amber/butterscotch).. and they tend to stay smaller than pure Guyana locale.
They sure start out smaller!

Be sure to mention you found me here.. please?
Bookmark this link...

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SPECIALS

"HOLDBACKS" and others that are not featured here!

A North American Wood turtle breeder friend..
is making his "BURNT-ORANGE" blood-line available -
as well as Spotted turtles!

INQUIRE.

*** Redfoot Tortoise Videos ***
( and a few others )

NEW PAGE!!!

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