Cherry Headed  Tortoises

Cherry Headed  Tortoises are a very pretty, slightly smaller version of the classic Red Footed Tortoise. Their head and leg scales are often bright red or orange. Some are born with lighter shells, and others with darker shells (see our photos). All Cherry Heads grow up to have bright red/orange heads & legs. Found in limited areas, primarily in the Paraguayan Chaco, and the Brazilian rain forests, these impressive tortoises are well sought after in the tortoise world. Ours are captive born here in the US, and should not be confused with the larger imports available. Husbandry for Cherry Headed Red Footed Tortoises is essentially the same as for standard Red Footed Tortoises – and follows:

*Right now, we are raising a nice group of Cherry heads with outstanding colors – in many cases we can make a very educated guess as to your tortoise’s gender, and you can select yours from a photo if you like. *