Turtles Tortoises for Dummies | 
 enlarge | Author: Liz Palika
Publisher: For Dummies
Category: Book
List Price: $21.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 406006
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 312
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 9 x 7.4 x 0.9
ISBN: 0764553135
Dewey Decimal Number: 639.392
EAN: 9780764553134
ASIN: 0764553135
Publication Date: March 15, 2001
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Condition: New Book. May have a Remainder Mark
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Product Description
Coexisting with a turtle or tortoise may not be a warm and fuzzy experience, but it definitely has its rewards. And with more than 250 species to choose from, you#8217;re bound to find one that#8217;s right for you. Looks-wise, they can range from very plain and unadorned to a brightly colored and embellished with every manner of crest, crown, spike, and dewlap. As for personality, you#8217;d be amazed at how very different they can be, ranging from shy and withdrawn, to outgoing and friendly, to outright aggressive. And when it comes to longevity, well, let#8217;s just say that when you commit to a turtle or tortoise, you#8217;re in it for the long haul. For example, the standard American box turtle can live more than 125 years, a leopard tortoise has a life span of up to 100 years, and an aldabran tortoise can live to be more than 200 years old! p This fun guide will help you choose the perfect turtle or tortoise for your lifestyle and give it the care it needs to thrive. Turtle and tortoise expert Liz Palika provides cl ear, step-by-step instructions on how to: ul liSelect the appropriate turtle or tortoise liProvide a suitable environment for your new pal liCare for a variety of chelonian (turtle and tortoise) species liSupply you pet with a satisfying and healthy diet liCreate an indoor or outdoor home liUnderstand your turtle#8217;s or tortoise#8217;s special needs /ul p Generously illustrated with line drawings and high-quality photographs, iTurtles Tortoises For Dummies/i covers all the bases. Topics covered include: ul liDeciding whether a turtle or tortoise is right for you liChoosing between a turtle and tortoise liWho#8217;s Who of turtles and tortoises#8212;a complete guide to dozens of species, where they#8217;re from, what they#8217;re like, and how they are as pets liCreating a safe and healthy environment for your pet liRecognizing and treating common health problems and finding a good veterinarian to help you care for your chelonian /ul p iTurtles Tortoises For Dummies/i is your fun guide to selecting, caring for, and sharing your life with a chelonian.
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 Turtles Tortoises for Dummies March 16, 2007
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
I never received this book. Sent an email to seller never received an answer. Bad, bad!!!! Very disappointed. Yes, it is paid for!
 Great beginners book. November 15, 2005
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Clear, easy-to-read, easy-to-follow information about turtles and tortises. I purchased this book after becoming a guardian to an Arizona desert tortise. These creatures are protected and found in small areas of Nevada, California and Arizona, and there is not much information about them to be found. This book had more useful information than I received from any other source.
Not worth the money June 17, 2004
27 out of 28 found this review helpful
Given that this book is obviously aimed at the beginner it would make sense for the book to offer decent info for commonly available species; mud and musk turtles, painted turtles, cooters, sliders, maybe Russian and Greek tortises, salcuttas, and some others. However, it doesn't. pThe book focuses an insane amount on the large, expensive (often over 1,000US), rare-in-captivity tortises like the Galapagos and aldabra tortise, which are exactly what the novice keeper wont' likely be buying. The common, affordable, and easier to keep turtles and tortises are given short shrift in this book. They may get a line or two, but that's about it. brFurthermore, what information is given seems suspect; reccomended cage sizes tend to be on the small side, temps can be off, as can humidity. It's really not worth having--I threw my copy away.
Save your money March 17, 2004
21 out of 23 found this review helpful
I purchased this book thinking (hoping) it would be the excellent source of information it is advertised to be; it is not.pI am very experienced in keeping all kinds of companion animals. As a rule, when I think I might want to add a new species to my household, I research the critter in question with great care. I purchased this book prior to getting my first tortoise. At the same time, I began researching my chosen species on the internet. Based upon what I have learned on the net and in speaking with tortoise keepers breeders via e-mail/telephone and in person at reptile expos, the information in this book is at best dated and over simplified and at worst may be dangerous to your pet.pThe kindest thing I can say about this book is that it is poorly organized. This alone makes it difficult to formulate an understanding of tortoise culture. Further, the author often contradicts herself, causing the reader to question whether they are misunderstanding the text as they go.pTurtles and torts are highly specialized - they do not adapt to us as dogs or cats do. We MUST adapt to them and fulfill their very specific needs completely. Please research your chosen species very carefully before you purchase a turtle or tort! pIf you simply must buy this book, please do not use it as your only or best source of info.
 Great for box and tortoise lovers January 12, 2004
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
The author was very knowledgeable about her favorites: box turtles and (large) tortoises. That's all well and good, but... None of these turtles are suited for indoor keeping! I would expect that most prospective or current turtle keepers want or have smaller turtles, and it would have been nice to get more detailed info about them. If you can keep your chenolians in an outdoor habitat, BUY THIS BOOK. Otherwise, find another.
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