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Redfoot Tortoises.. everything you need to know..
Complete Care since 1998..
from Hatchlings to "proven" Adults!
Lots of pics!

First and foremost -
I praise my Savior Jesus Christ..
this is HIS business..
HIS website.. His animals..
HIS Wisdom.. in caring for them.
At best I'm the shepherd and strive to follow HIS lead.

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Welcome...
to the "NEW" Turtletary for 2012!

{ this is the first page of the "NEW" look.. how do you like it?..
..let me know if you would please? }

"Top quality service is the least I can do"!

12/29/09 - Please see our "statement"
on the "RF Caresheet" page.. with the "Revised" caresheet..
simplifying the old and making Redfoots.com more concise.

New to Redfoots and their care? AFTER reading the Caresheet above
and still have a Q?- Try our "Sister" site created by Wiggles and me -

http://www.redfoots.com/redfoot.htm

Call.. # below.. or Email direct turtletary@frontier.com

View an egg-laying video and hatchlings from past to present - Redfoottortoisebreeder

Be sure to check out the "Specials" page..
Featuring "Diamondback Terrapins / Spotted turtles".. lots of pics - Specials

>>>> I DO NOT SHIP OUTSIDE THE 48 states of the USA <<<<

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May I begin with.. "Thank You"
.. to everyone placing trust in Turtletary since 2005.

FOR PICS OF ALL CURRENTLY AVAILABLE..
SEE Currently Available PAGE ABOVE
[ includes 'Terms of Service' ]

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

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.

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.

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..
[ * please keep in mind.. any Money Order other than a POSTAL M.O.
is considered the same as a personal check and takes 2 weeks
to process at my local bank - just another delay! Not my idea ]
"Verified" PayPal is accepted also.

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?

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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After 7p.. email me and I'll call back ASAP.