Hey guys could I get an ID on this lizard, we saved it from the cold rains that swept through here last night ;)

Yep, that's definitely a red footed tortoise. They're from the tropical region of South America. It can be somewhat challenging to keep them in captivity, especially if you don't live in a tropical area. Honestly, you would've been fortunate if this was a Russian. To start with, you'll need a large space for your tortoise to live. He looks to be six to eight inches in carapace length, so he probably needs a minimum of six to eight square feet of living space (more, if you keep him long-term). It doesn't sound like a lot, but try measuring a 3'x3' square in any room of your house--it's quite the challenge. As a tropical tortoise, he needs proper humidity to avoid respiratory infections and shell deformity. 50% relative humidity is the absolute minimum. For long-term care, he should be kept in at least 80% humidity. You will definitely need to get a hygrometer to measure the humidity in his habitat. Depending on your local humidity, you may be able to get by with a heavy misting a couple times a day. Or, you may need something more drastic, like a Reptifogger or a humidifier pumped into a semi-enclosed habitat. For substrate, you should use a mix of cypress mulch and coconut coir (often sold as "eco-earth"). Providing substrate to a large enclosure can be a bit expensive, but if you spot clean it, you won't have to replace it very frequently. I don't recommend any other substrate. If you decide you don't want to do this (again, not recommended), make sure the substrate you want to use isn't poisonous to the tortoise! Your tortoise will also need proper temperature and UVB light exposure. Purchase a bulb that produces UVB light. This isn't the same as a grow light for plants--get a bulb specifically intended for reptiles. Make sure you read the box and note that UVB bulbs aren't effective beyond the range printed on the box. This can commonly be less than 12 inches! Also, for reasons I won't digress upon, don't use bulbs that are coil-shaped--these are bad for your animal. A mercury-vapor bulb is probably a good option, as it provides both heat and UVB. Your tortoise needs a proper temperature gradient in order to regulate his body temperature. Under your lights, you need to provide a temperature of 90 to 95 degrees. If your UVB bulb doesn't provide sufficient heat, add more wattage (in the form of additional basking bulbs) until your basking temp is in range. Your lights need to be off to one side of the enclosure, so the other side will be naturally cooler. The cool side of the tank needs to be about 75 degrees. Do not allow the cool side to dip below 70 degrees! You will absolutely require a probe thermometer or a temp gun for this. This isn't something you can skimp on--it's an absolute requirement! Thermometers that stick to the side of the enclosure aren't very accurate, and won't give you any indication of the temperature under your basking spot. Without the ability to regulate his body temperature, your tortoise will get sick, and might even stop eating. Your tortoise will require a varied diet to be healthy. For the sake of brevity, I'll leave it to you to review this non-comprehensive list of acceptable foods. Variety is very important--feeding only one or two food items is going to leave your tort with deficiencies in his diet. One thing is certain, though--he requires calcium supplementation. Sprinkle some calcium with D3 on his food to make sure he's getting what he needs. Without it, he will develop metabolic bone disease (MBD), a very serious condition leading to shell deformities, paralysis, and painful death. Lack of proper humidity, UVB, and calcium is why his shell is so bumpy. It's a process called pyramiding, and it's an irreversable deformity. I've seen worse pyramiding, but this is pretty bad. It also looks like it began when he was a hatchling--he hasn't received a proper diet or habitat at any point in his life. This is common in "rescued" tortoises--often well-meaning individuals don't realize the level of care these animals require. Keeping these animals can be a labor of love. Unless you're ready to commit time, space, and money, you should consider giving the animal to someone prepared to care for it. Insist that a potential keeper have reptile experience, and don't expect any payment for your troubles. If this all sounds daunting, it's because these animals have very specialized care. However, they're also one of the most interesting and personable species of tortoise. I have three of them, and I find them to be fascinating and adorable. If you choose to keep him, and can provide proper care, they're awesome pets to have! As a closing note, I noticed I refer to the tortoise as male. However, this tort is big enough that you can check for yourself! Males will have a deeply concave plastron, while females will be much flatter.

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