Books about Red Foots

[Arial]

I would like to get some books to learn more about my new red footed tortoise. Does anyone know of any good books on red footed tortoises that they would recommend?

 

[pfara]

The Redfoot Manual by Mike Pingleton was referred to me by the breeder. I believe someone on this forum also recommends it. I think it was pretty good basic information.

 

[turtlemanfla88]

I would recommend these three Encyclopedia of Turtles by: DR. PeterPritchard.
Popular Tortoises byhilippe de Vosjoli.
The Turtles OF Venezuela by: Pritchard & Trebbau.
I go with the classics. Also, Turtles of The World by: Carl Ernest and Roger Barbour.
Keeping and Breeding Tortoises In Captivity by: Andy Highfield

 

[Redstrike]

I'm a Mike Pingleton fan. I often refer new members interested in redfoot husbandry to the book Pfara has shown above. It's comprehensive, well organized, and easy to read. There is a lot of information in the book and it constantly relates back toward good husbandry.

 

[pfara]

I'm a Mike Pingleton fan. I often refer new members interested in redfoot husbandry to the book Pfara has shown above. It's comprehensive, well organized, and easy to read. There is a lot of information in the book and it constantly relates back toward good husbandry.

Chris, you were the forum member I was referring to

 

[kathyth]

I got that book as suggested by Chris. Great book!

 

[Len B]

I received Redfoots and Yellowfoots by Amanda Ebenhack as a gift and it is a nice book with lots of pictures.

 

[Bryan]

For basic stuff Mike's book is pretty good IMO. South American Tortoises is a very nice book as well although it has a lot more about Redfoots in their natural range and about the different variants of RF's. Personally I am not as big of a fan of the Ebenhack book in comparison to the other two.

 

[Redstrike]

For basic stuff Mike's book is pretty good IMO. South American Tortoises is a very nice book as well although it has a lot more about Redfoots in their natural range and about the different variants of RF's. Personally I am not as big of a fan of the Ebenhack book in comparison to the other two.

Could not agree more with this. I also have Ebenback's book and I found it repetitive and vague for husbandry. Still a decent book but not what I was looking for as a beginner.