Publisher's Synopsis
Tortoises rank amongst the most famous of pet reptiles, and a great deal has been discovered about their behavior and care requirements over recent years, as reflected in this publication, from the publishers of "Practical Reptile Keeping" magazine. There's advice not just on choosing the best type of tortoise for your situation, based on issues such as size and hibernation, but also detailed coverage of a host of other topics including both outdoor and indoor home, diet, the importance of the correct lighting, and breeding. There's even knowledge as to how you can train your tortoise and the advantages of so doing.Hermann's tortoises are small, hardy and lovable turtles, who often thrive in captivity. But regrettably, many people obtain them without first learning how to properly care for them. This often leads to frustrated keepers and rejected reptiles, which is terrible for all parties. Accordingly, prospective keepers must learn as much as possible about the biology, behavior, and ecology of the species, to provide their pets with the highest quality of life possible.Inside, you will find all of the information you need to care for these tortoises properly. By heeding the advice contained here, continuing to learn everything you can about the species and paying attention to your animal's behavior, you'll have a great chance to provide your new Hermann's tortoise with a long, healthy life.Covered in this book: - Acquiring- Anatomy- Behavior- Biology- Breeding- Captive Considerations- Daily Care- Description- Diet- Ecology- Enclosure- Health- Husbandry- Interaction- Lighting- Maintenance- Monitoring- Myths and Misunderstandings- Taxonomy- The ideal environment.... and much mor
