Description
The Grenada Island Red Foot Tortoise Baby is a captive-bred juvenile from a distinct island locale, known for its vibrant coloration and manageable size. This tortoise is for the keeper seeking a unique, long-term reptile companion with specific care needs. It has been on our shelves since early 2026 with a low return rate, indicating customers consistently receive a healthy, quality animal.
Stand-Out Features
- Distinct Island Locale: Originates from the Grenada island population, often noted for rich red and orange markings on the limbs and head.
- Captive-Bred Juvenile: Hatched in controlled environments, promoting better health and acclimation to captive life.
- Manageable Growth: A smaller Red Foot subspecies, making its eventual adult size more suitable for many indoor/outdoor enclosures.
- Observant & Interactive: Known for being more active and inquisitive than many tortoise species, especially during feeding.
- Long-Term Commitment: With proper care, this species can be a companion for decades, requiring a dedicated keeper.
Technical Data
| Scientific Name | Chelonoidis carbonarius (Grenada locale) |
| Life Stage | Juvenile (Baby) |
| Origin | Captive-Bred (USA) |
| Diet | Omnivorous (Fruits, Vegetables, Protein) |
| Adult Size | ~10-12 inches |
| Housing Temp | 80-85°F basking, 70-75°F cool side |
| Humidity | 70-80% |
| Weight (measured) | 5.9 oz |
Your Questions Answered
What is the main difference from a standard Red Foot?
The Grenada Island locale is a smaller, often more vividly colored animal. The care requirements are similar to mainland Red Foots, but their island origin makes them a specific genetic line sought by enthusiasts.
What setup do I need ready?
You need a secure enclosure (tortoise table or modified terrarium), a heat lamp for a basking area, UVB lighting, a humid hide, a shallow water dish, and substrate like cypress mulch or coconut coir. Proper humidity is critical for shell development.
How do you ship live animals?
We ship via FedEx Priority Overnight to your door, using insulated, secure boxes with weather-appropriate heat or cool packs. Shipments are scheduled for Monday-Wednesday to avoid weekend delays. Live arrival is guaranteed.
✅ Plain brown box — no markings
✅ Not happy? Return within 30 days.
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✅ Domestic shipping — no customs
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