Red-Footed Tortoises in Captivity (Yellow-Footed Tortoises Also)

By Amanda Ebenhack

Red-footed tortoises (Chelonoides carbonaria) have been popular tortoises in the pet trade for decades. These medium sized tortoises are not only beautiful and hardy but they are also one of the most personable tortoises being kept in captivity. They are native to South America and thrive in a variety of habitats. This concise and well written book will show readers how to properly care for both red-footed and yellow-footed tortoises. By offering and illustrating attractive caging ideas, plans for a proper and varied diet, advise on captive breeding, and health care tips, the author will help readers keep their tortoises happy and healthy for years. Amanda Ebenhack has been keeping and breeding tortoises of many different species for many years. She is a permitted wildlife rehabilitator in Florida and she specializes in tortoises. Ebenhack is also a member of Turtle Homes Rescue and the Turtle and Tortoise preservation group and she is the President of the Central Florida Wildlife Center. She is also author of the widely acclaimed book Health Care and Rehabilitation of Turtles and Tortoises published in 2012.