Red foot torts... Sorry!

katev17 · 11-30-04, 07:12 PM

Hey guyses...

I have a friend that's looking into getting a red foot, and we've been trying to find how large they get. Unfortunately all the sources we find are conflicting... 18"-20"... smaller than that.. etc etc...

So basically, I just thought I'd ask from any of you guys that own adults... how large are they and how old are they now?

Thanks for any info guys...

KATE!!

snakers55 · 11-30-04, 07:25 PM

I saw a 20" male once..

Tim and Julie B · 11-30-04, 08:07 PM

18" to 20" is pretty big. Generally they don't get that big. Usually around 15". Still a good size. They are a very out going species and a joy to own. I would totally recommend one if you have the room. TB

beth wallbank · 11-30-04, 10:07 PM

20" for a male is really stretching it. 18" for a female for that fact is a bit much. Females from what I have encountered tend to reach about 16", males being about 2-4" smaller.

Linds · 11-30-04, 11:18 PM

We had a 17 year old male at my old work that was around 16". I've never encountered any old redfoots, but I've seen some pics of monster redfoots in magazines before.

Double J · 11-30-04, 11:29 PM

The alrgest red foot I have ever lad eyes upon was at the Detroit zoo. In the amphibiville building, there is a walk in rainforest room, with a number of free range animals including but not limited to some assorted dart frogs, two tarantulas, a massive green iguana, and a HUGE red foot. I couldn't say exactly how large it was quantitatively, but it was without a doubt, much larger than 17 inches.

katev17 · 12-01-04, 08:14 AM

Thanks guys =)