Keeping a Pet Tortoise
Keeping a Pet Tortoise by A. C. Highfield, published by Interpet Publishing in 2009, is a comprehensive guide designed for tortoise owners. This 64-page book provides essential information on the care and maintenance of tortoises, emphasizing the need for knowledgeable ownership. It covers various aspects of tortoise ownership, including the well-known Mediterranean species and more exotic tropical varieties, ensuring that readers are well-equipped to provide the best possible standard of care.
Readers will find detailed guidance on topics such as purchasing a tortoise, creating suitable housing setups, and understanding the nuances of everyday well-being, hibernation, breeding, and hatchling care. With over 130 color photographs, this edition aims to make the information accessible and engaging for both new and experienced pet owners. The book’s focus on nature and animals, particularly reptiles and amphibians, makes it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the proper care of these unique pets.
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“Looking after a tortoise is not simply a matter of letting it lose in the garden and allowing it to do its own thing until winter arrives. Ideally it requires a knowledgeable owner to provide the best possible standard of care. This book guides you through all the stages of looking after a tortoise and covers both the well-known Mediterranean species as well as more exotic tropical tortoises. It provides essential information on all aspects of tortoise ownership, from buying your pet to everyday well-being, housing set-ups, hibernation advice, breeding and hatchling care. The perfect starter book, written by experts, up-to-date and accessible with over 130 colour photographs.”–Publisher description.
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