Turtles & Tortoises (Beginning Vivarium Systems)

Case, Russ

ISBN 10: 1882770935 / ISBN 13: 9781882770939

Published by CompanionHouse Books, 2007

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Synopsis:

Travel through the fantastic lands and waterways of tortoises and turtles in this exciting book. Don't let the fairy tale tortoise's slow pace fool you - these reptiles make cool pets. Here you'll meet the smelly "stinkpot" turtle, the beautiful leopard tortoise, the fierce alligator snapper, and others. You'll learn all about these charismatic chelonians, including how to feed and house them - and why you should wear shoes around snapping turtles! Find out what a pancake tortoise is (hint: not a slimy breakfast food) and how much the giant Galapagos tortoise weighs. This jam-packed guide includes tons of information including the coolest turtles and tortoises for young herpetoculturists aged 8-13. Tells you where to go and what you need to find turtles and tortoises. It shows you how to make a good spacious home for your hard-backed buddy and includes fun activities and stickers.

About the Author: Russ Case is the group editor of the monthly magazines Reptiles, Aquarium Fish International, and Freshwater and Marine Aquarium, as well as the annual magazines Reptiles USA, Aquarium USA, and Marine Fish and Reef USA. He lives in Southern California and has been a reptile and amphibian enthusiast since he was a small child exploring the wilds of suburban New Jersey in the 1960s. Lizards are his favorite herps, but he's also very fond of snakes, turtles and amphibians, and he has kept many different types over the years.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Turtles & Tortoises (Beginning Vivarium ...
Publisher: CompanionHouse Books
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: paperback
Condition: Very Good