TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Introduction: Here Comes Red – Foot! 1
  • Chapter One: Red – Foot Tortoises in Focus 2
  • Taxonomy 3
  • Color and Size 3
  • Red – Foots vs. Yellow – Foots 3
  • Species Similar to the Red – Foot Tortoise 4
  • Red – Foots in the Wild vs. In Captivity 5
  • Can You Keep a Red – Foot? 6
  • Conservation Status 8
  • Are Red – Foot Tortoises the Ideal Pet For You? 9
  • Where Can You Get a Red – Foot Tortoise? 11
  • Sources for Your Red – Foot Tortoises 12
  • Adopt a Red – Foot Tortoise 13
  • Ordering a Tortoise 14
  • Chapter Two: Red – Foot Tortoises as Pets 20
  • Your Companion for Life! 21
  • Behavioral Characteristics 22
  • Can Red – Foots Get Along with Other Pets? 25
  • Things to Consider Before Buying 27
  • Health Issues 29
  • Chapter Three: Red – Foot Essentials 34
  • Essentials for Hatchling or Juvenile Red – Foots 35
  • Housing an Adult Red – Foot Tortoise 36
  • Other Indoor Enclosure Options 37
  • Enclosure Accessories 38
  • Cost of Keeping Red – Foot Tortoises 45
  • Chapter Four: Health and Wellness 50
  • Food for Red – Foots 52
  • Alfafa Hay vs. Timothy Hay 52
  • Fruits and Veggies 52
  • Other Food Options 54
  • List of Commercial Pellets for Red – Foots 56
  • Improper Diet May Lead to Health Issues 66
  • Proper Lighting Requirements 68
  • Health Issues Related to Improper Lighting 70
  • Chapter Five: Handling and Grooming Red – Foot Tortoises 74
  • How to Handle a Red – Foot Tortoise 76
  • Provide a Clean Environment 79
  • Chapter Six: Breeding Season for Red – Foot Tortoises 86
  • Male or Female? 87
  • Mating Season 87
  • Breed Like a Hobbyists 89
  • Chapter Seven: Maintenance Tips for Red – Foot Tortoises 92
  • Building a Tortoise Pen 93
  • Play Pen for Your Red – foot 94
  • Tortoise Ratio 96
  • Secure Your Pet Red – foot 97
  • Index 100
  • Glossary 104
  • Photo Credits 110
  • References 112

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