Cherry head red-footed tortoises for sale live up to 50 years in captivity and possibly even longer. They are definitely a long-term commitment like many other types of tortoises.

Adult cherry head red-footed tortoises are typically under 12 inches in length. As a matter of fact, cherry head torts are the smallest of the bunch. (red foot, yellow foot and CH)

UVB

Did you know that Cherry Heads, like both red footed tortoise for sale and yellow foot tortoises are a forrest species? Cherry head red foots require less UVB than most species of tortoises for sale. Because they’re a forrest species, and they have a wide varied diet, they do not require as much UVB exposure as other species of baby tortoise for sale.

DIET

Unlike some other species, Cherry heads eat a varied diet that includes more protein than most species of pet tortoise for sale. We feed a variety of greens like collard, mustard and beet greens. In addition, we also provide Mazuri tortoise chow for vitamin D3 and protein content. Lastly, we always include fresh fruit with our Cherry head feedings. Provide fruit like papaya, strawberry, apple and melon at least once per week. Some food for thought is that the variety of high vitamin fruit lead to the colorful markings on the Cherry Head. In the wild both ref foots and cherry heads eat everything under the sun, even carrion!

HUMIDITY

Humidity is important for all types of baby tortoise, but especially red foots and cherry heads. Here at the tortoise farm, we keep our baby Cherry head tortoise for sale humidity in the 80% range. As they mature, we dial it back a bit to 65-75% for all of our cherry head tortoise. If you have trouble maintaining proper humidity, try using a reptile fogger. Using reptile foggers will make keeping high humidity much easier to manage in your cherry head tortoise habitat.

WATER

Always provide your baby cherry head tortoise with a supply of fresh water. Using a terra-cotta dish works well for anything super shallow. Be sure that your baby tortoise can easily get in and out of the water dish. Shallow water is a must as baby tortoises can drown so quickly! You may find your tortoise soaking or bathing in the dish, and they will often poop while in there, so get ready to clean. Soak your baby tortoise daily for 10-12 minutes in shallow 82-85 degree water until at least 18 months of age, regardless of water access. Providing the correct water and humidity will also help your tortoise keep a bowling ball smooth shell.

LIFESPAN

An Average Cherry head tortoise for sale when properly cared for is very long lived. While no one is exactly sure just how long a Cherry head red footed tortoise will live, 50-100 years is a fair assumption.

Size

In general, Cherry head tortoises for sale will reach sizes of 8-11″. They are typically smaller than their red footed or yellow footed cousins. Cherrys’ are the most colorful, and the smallest, so they are the most popular as well!