Red Foot Tortoise Breeding

The red-footed tortoise, also known as Geochelone carbonaria, is a popular species in the herpetocultural trade. They are hardy, beautiful, and exhibit interesting behaviors. However, red-foots are still imported for the pet trade, despite being protected under Appendix II of CITES. The biggest threat to their survival is overhunting and habitat loss. Red-footed tortoises are…