African Spurred Tortoise is at something of a crossroads in captivity these days. From a small tan hatchling with wide, alert eyes and a ravenous appetite, these wonderful tortoises quickly (in tortoise terms) can become backyard giants.They grow very large and incredibly heavy with needs that outweigh many keepers' expectations and abilities. Despite their very large size as adults, these tortoises can inspire individual keepers and entire families. By keeping them properly, children and adults learn respect for a living animal and its needs. Daily routines spring up around this new and exotic pet that instill thoughfulness and responsibility.
Tortoises are among the most endangered families of reptiles; thus choosing one for a pet carries a large amount of responsibility. Use this comprehensive manual to guide you through the various life stages of a tortoise so you may give your pet a long and healthy life. Everything you need to know from how to select the right tortoiseincluding personality differences between the species and how to determine the sex of your tortoiseto housing information is featured in this book. Other topics discussed in this revised version are: food and water requirements; proper hibernation and quarantine techniques; and common diseases, disorders, and treatments. Updated photos and information on a variety of popular tortoises, such as leopard, African spurred, Russian, pancake, red- and yellow-footed, and Burmese brown, are also included.
Advanced Vivarium Systems The Box Turtle Manual is written by two veterinarians and literally saved this turtle's life. It answered ALL the hands-on daily questions Toni had about caring for me. Everyone even thinking about a box turtle should get this book.... first!North American box turtles are some of the most beautiful turtles in the world. Unfortunately most pet box turtles die because owners are uniformed of their particular requirements. This highly praised manual addresses providing the proper husbandry conditions, feeding and breeding.
Zoo Med's Deluxe Box Turtle Starter Kit is the perfect care and maintenance kit for American Box Turtles. This kit includes:
Care Book
Canned Box Turtle Food (6 oz)
Can O Snails (1.2 oz)
Bottle of ReptiSafe Water Conditioner (4.25 oz)
Wipe Out 3 hand sanitizer sample
Natural Box Turtle Food (2 oz)
Reptivite (2 oz)
ReptiRock Water Dish