Re: Basic Redfoot Question

Posted by Tim on March 01, 2001 at 21:49:06:

In Reply to: Basic Redfoot Question posted by Larry Gaugler on February 28, 2001 at 06:10:23:

: My understanding is that there is only one species of Red-foot tortoise. Yet, I often see red-foots billed as "cherry heads" and "dwarf cherryheads from Brazil or Paraguay." Could someone(s) provide insight into this? What is dwarf "race" and how big do they get, as opposed to a typical foot long non-dwarf redfoot. Thanks in advance. -Larry Gaugler, NYC

By taxonomy all redfoots are the same. There is a area in Brazil and Paraguay that has a dwarf race of redfoots. I believe this is caused by a genetic mutation that is isolated to the tortoises in this area. These tortoises also tend to have a more redish head color thus the name cherryhead. These cherryheads tend to bring a premium price. As for a pet redfoot the ones that come from Surinam are the hardiest of all the redfoots and the ones I recommend. I hope this answers your question.

Tim
Southampton Herps

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: : My understanding is that there is only one species of Red-foot tortoise. Yet, I often see red-foots billed as "cherry heads" and "dwarf cherryheads from Brazil or Paraguay." Could someone(s) provide insight into this? What is dwarf "race" and how big do they get, as opposed to a typical foot long non-dwarf redfoot. Thanks in advance. -Larry Gaugler, NYC : By taxonomy all redfoots are the same. There is a area in Brazil and Paraguay that has a dwarf race of redfoots. I believe this is caused by a genetic mutation that is isolated to the tortoises in this area. These tortoises also tend to have a more redish head color thus the name cherryhead. These cherryheads tend to bring a premium price. As for a pet redfoot the ones that come from Surinam are the hardiest of all the redfoots and the ones I recommend. I hope this answers your question. : Tim : Southampton Herps

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