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Tortoises (Complete Herp Care): A Comprehensive Guide to Russian Tortoises, Leopard Tortises, and More
Author(s): E. J. Pirog (Author)
- Publisher: TFH Publications
- Publication Date: 31 July 2012
- Language: English
- Print length: 160 pages
- ISBN-10: 0793828635
- ISBN-13: 9780793828630
Book Description
Tortoises is the most comprehensive guide to caring for and breeding your favourite land turtle. This title covers more than 15 species available in the reptile hobby, both common and rare, including Russian, yellow-foot, sulcata, leopard and star tortoises. It discusses topics vital to caring for your tortoise, such as housing, temperature and humidity control, lighting, and feeding. This expertly written book includes details on constructing and maintaining outdoor enclosures. The author, an experienced tortoise breeder, guides the reader through the process of breeding and raising these reptiles. Photos illustrate each species, several enclosures and other important topics.
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About the Author
E J Pirog has been keeping a large group of reptiles, with a special focus on tortoises, for more than 30 years. He frequently writes and lectures on turtle-related topics and is the author of two previous books on tortoises. He lives near Atlanta, Georgia, with his family and hert of tortoises.
