Red-Footed Tortoises in captivity

Rodeo 2012, kt., 98 Seiten, 58 Farbfotos.

The Red-footed tortoise and its cousin, the Yellow-footed tortoise are fascinating tortoises native to South America. They have bright inquisitive eyes and attractive coloration, and have captured the hearts of many tortoise keepers. It's no wonder these beautiful and personable tortoises are rapidly becoming a favorite species to keep in captivity.
Red-footed and Yellow-footed tortoises are easy to keep and breed in captivity if their diet and husbandry are correct. The future of the Red-footed tortoise in captivity is bright. Though the Yellow-footed tortoise is not bred in the large numbers that Redfoots are, they are increasing in availability. There is a wealth of information pertaining to their care in this book. Tortoise breeder and author Amanda Ebenhack has included captive care, creative enclosure design, feeding and nutrition information, health concerns, and detailed information on breeding these tortoises and raising healthy offspring.