The red-legged tortoise needs to provide a suitable growth environment. They are medium-sized turtles, in captivity, can create a relatively wide area for them to grow, and set up a shaded place in the activity area for their use, but also need to place a shallow basin in this area for their drinking water. The ambient temperature for their growth should be controlled between 24 and 30 degrees Celsius. When the sunshine is good, they can be placed outdoors to receive natural light.
Red-legged tortoises are mainly herbivorous. Under artificial feeding conditions, they can be fed with their favorite fruits, vegetables and various kinds of grass, such as apples, tomatoes, kale, carrots, etc. In order to meet the daily nutritional needs, animal protein needs to be supplemented at regular intervals. They can be fed carrion or dog food to supplement animal protein.
The red-legged tortoise is very easy to raise. They eat a lot and grow relatively quickly. In the maintenance process, only a relatively large growth space needs to be provided and the favorite food can be fed. Usually need to pay attention to balanced nutrition, although they are mainly vegetarian, but occasionally can also feed a small amount of meat. They do not have hibernation period, in winter need to pay attention to adjust the temperature, can not let them in a long-term low temperature environment.
