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Baby Cherryhead Tortoise for Sale – Bright, Bold, and Beginner-Friendly!

Looking to start your journey with a tropical tortoise that’s colorful, manageable in size, and full of charm? The Baby Cherryhead Tortoise is an absolute gem for beginners and experienced keepers alike. At Kingsman Exotic Reptiles, our baby Cherryhead tortoises are captive-bred, healthy, and raised with optimal UVB, humidity, and nutrition to give you a tortoise that thrives.

These little guys are a localized morph of the Redfoot Tortoise, hailing from the humid forests of Brazil and surrounding regions. They’re known for their vibrant cherry-red head and leg markings, a smoother shell, and more compact build—making them perfect for keepers with limited space.

🔎 Baby Cherryhead Tortoise Quick Facts

🎨 Appearance – Why Cherryheads Stand Out

The “cherry” in their name isn’t a gimmick—these tortoises genuinely burst with red hues in the face and legs. Baby Cherryheads often display:

• Bright red to orange head scales

• Blackish or dark brown carapace with slight dimples

• Subtle marbling as they grow

• A smoother, more rounded shell compared to standard Redfoots

They’re undeniably one of the most photogenic tortoises out there.

🍓 Diet & Feeding – Tropical Foodies

Baby Cherryhead tortoises are omnivorous, though their diet leans heavily on fruits, greens, and leafy plants. Variety is key to maintaining shell health and vibrant coloring.

✅ Ideal Diet:

• Spring mix & dandelion greens

• Collard, mustard, and turnip greens

• Hibiscus leaves and flowers

• Mazuri tortoise chow (soaked)

• Fruits like papaya, mango, strawberries, banana (2x per week max)

• Mushrooms (in moderation)

• Cactus pads & edible flowers

Always dust food with calcium + D3 powder 3–4x a week for babies.

🌿 Enclosure Setup – Jungle Vibes Only

These babies love warmth and humidity, mimicking their native South American rainforest floor. A well-set enclosure supports smooth shell growth and respiratory health.

✅ Indoor Enclosure (up to 1–2 years old):

• Minimum Size: 3×2 ft enclosure or larger

• Temps:

  • Basking: 90–95°F

  • Ambient daytime: 80–85°F

  • Night: 75°F

• Humidity: Maintain 70–80% with sphagnum moss and cypress mulch

• UVB: High-output T5 UVB 12 hrs/day

• Substrate: Organic topsoil + coconut coir mix (avoid sand)

• Soaks: Daily 15-minute warm water soaks

As adults, they can transition to outdoor pens in warm climates, with access to shade, shelter, and humidity.

🤝 Temperament & Handling

Baby Cherryheads are inquisitive and social right from the start. With consistent, gentle handling, they become comfortable, making them one of the most personable tortoise species available.

Many keepers say their Cherryhead:

• 🐢 Comes when called (especially for fruit!)

• 🙋‍♂️ Recognizes their owner

• 🤏 Stays calm during hand-feeding and shell rubs

• 🏕️ Makes an ideal backyard buddy in warm climates

They’re a fantastic tortoise for kids, educational programs, and anyone who wants a tortoise with character.

🛡️ Health Guarantee & Shipping

At Kingsman Exotic Reptiles, your baby Cherryhead tortoise is shipped with expert-level care and arrives ready to eat, explore, and bond.

• ✅ Captive-bred, not wild-caught

• ✅ Live arrival guaranteed

• ✅ Overnight shipping via FedEx Priority

• ✅ Heat or cold packs as needed

• ✅ Free care sheet + lifetime customer support

Your tortoise comes with a full health check, and we’re always here to help with advice, upgrades, or supplies.

👑 Why Buy Baby Cherryhead Tortoises from Kingsman?

We’re not just breeders — we’re reptile enthusiasts, and it shows in every tortoise we ship.

✅ Healthy, thriving babies raised with UVB & humidity protocols
✅ Strong feeding response & daily socializing
✅ Ethically sourced & responsibly bred
✅ Trusted by zoos, collectors & educators
✅ Raised for longevity and color retention

Our Baby Cherryheads are the real deal, not rushed imports or underfed flips.

🐢 Final Thoughts – Bring Home a Baby Cherryhead Today

If you want a tortoise that grows with your family, adds vibrant color to your setup, and stays social and manageable in size, the Baby Cherryhead Tortoise is the perfect choice.

Order now to secure your healthy, vivid Cherryhead with peace-of-mind shipping and unbeatable support from the Kingsman family.