south florida

So my brother got a red footed tortoise about 5 years ago on a whim. HE did not tell anyone he was getting one he just showed up to the house with one and I don't think he really realized that this is a LIFE LONG pet that need SPECIAL CARE! My heart goes out to this tortoise because he is quite...

Hey guys, I am new to torts and this forum. I live in south Florida, and I have a decent sized back yard of which is meaningless without a tortoise in it. Knowing very little about torts I figured I would browse this forum for a bit. I am looking to get a red foot in January or March.