Russian Tortoises (Complete Herp Care) [Paperback]

E. J. Pirog (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 28, 2006 | Series: Complete Herp Care

Covering a wide range of topics, such as nutrition, health care, breeding, and how to construct both indoor and outdoor habitats for Russian tortoises, this book will provide extensive facts and interesting ideas for reptile fans at every level of the hobby.

For both beginner and advanced hobbyists comes a brand new reptile and amphibian series. Each title in the Complete Herp Care series contains in-depth, current information on a wide variety of topics, including breeding, housing, nutrition, and health care. All authors are experiences writers and experts in their field. Every book is fully illustrated and contains multiple sidebars and tip boxes.

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About the Author

EDWARD PIROG has been keeping a large group of reptiles for over 30 years, including the endangered Egyptian tortoise. He frequently writes and lectures on turtle-related topics. Ed lives in southern California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Tfh Pubns Inc (February 28, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0793828821
• ISBN-13: 978-0793828821
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 6.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #310,840 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #70 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Animal Care & Pets > Reptiles & Amphibians

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28 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars On second thought, January 11, 2006

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bubbapug "bubbapug" (laguna niguel, ca United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Russian Tortoises (Complete Herp Care) (Paperback)

I thought this book would be more detailed in scope than it was. In fact, I think the website http://www.russiantortoise.org/ is in some ways more informative than this book. I would still recommend purchasing it if you want to absorb as many viewpoints as you can. I feel the author was writing a primer, and not an extensive book on the subject of tortoises. This would be an excellent book for the newbie to tortoises, but for one who has cruised the internet on the tortoises, it may be a disappointment, but it is still worth owning.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource!, July 30, 2007

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Rachel M. Russ "SumbodyZMom" (Up North, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Russian Tortoises (Complete Herp Care) (Paperback)

I really enjoyed this book!

We have a new Russian Tortoise and needed a beginner's guide of how to house, feed and care for our tortoise. The pictures are wonderful in the book and the author took the time to point out different thoughts, controversial ways and the "why's" of caring for your tortoise when it's not in its natural habitat. I would recommend this book to those wanting to know more about their new pet. My children enjoyed the pictures and the chapters are thorough, yet not exhaustive. For the family needing more than what the pet store gives you, this book is the perfect solution.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars misleading title, July 5, 2009

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Brandon E. Fowles - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Russian Tortoises (Complete Herp Care) (Paperback)

My family bought this book at the same time as our Russian tortoise. The book is an in general book on several tortoise species. I am very disappointed in the lake of information this book has.