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
