The red-footed tortoise (Chelonoidis carbonaria) has a vast range in northern South America. This reptile has been popular with tortoise keepers because it is a medium-sized tortoise that seldom grows larger than 15 inches in captivity. Typically, they begin breeding when they reach 6” to 8” long, (roughly 7-to 8 years old) although at that … Continue reading Redfoot Tortoise Making Her Nest & Laying Eggs