Tortoises and Box Turtles Complete Owner's Manual [Paperback]

Hartmut Wilke (Author)

Book Description

Series: Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals | Publication Date: April 15, 2000

This handsomely illustrated book presents a wealth of information on the purchase, housing, and general care of tortoises and box turtles. Books in the Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series present basic information about pets for new or soon-to-be owners, as well as detailed information for other animal hobbyists. Advice and instruction covers purchase, equipment, general care and maintenance, and much more. Texts emphasize the basics and are easy for all readers to understand, but most titles in this series also present facts that even experienced owners and hobbyists will find new and useful. All books in this series are filled with high quality full-color photos and instructive line drawings.

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; 1st edition (April 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764111817
• ISBN-13: 978-0764111815
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 6.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #638,392 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #41 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Home & Garden > Animal Care & Pets > Reptiles & Amphibians

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Some good and some very bad information., June 16, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Tortoises and Box Turtles Complete Owner's Manual (Paperback)

This book is good as a very basic introduction to Box Turtles and Tortoises. The pictures are good and some of the advice on certain species is worth while.

However, there is some very bad information included. As anexample, increasing the humidity for a Star Tortoise. This advice will secure large vet bills for you from the respiratory issues your Star will certainly develop. Another is keepng your tortoise in a glass aquarium or glass sided enclosure.

I doubt the auther has any real-life experience with many of the tortoise species he mentions in this book. If he did, most will be quite ill or no longer with us.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This inexpensive book is informative and enjoyable., March 30, 2000

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Tyler M. - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tortoises and Box Turtles Complete Owner's Manual (Paperback)

An illustration is worth a thousand words and the combination of pictures, illustrations and practical knowledge makes this an excellent book for both the new pet owner and serious hobbyists.

I recommend books to new pet owners on a regular basis at our web site. Hartmut Wilke's books are amoung our favorite suggested references for general care. This book is no exception.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A turtle book apparently by a turtle enthusiast, November 28, 2001

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Baby Turtle "long-haired hippie" (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tortoises and Box Turtles Complete Owner's Manual (Paperback)

I've read a lot of turtle care books, and this is one of my faves! It's very colorful and entertaining. The author knows his subject and is passionate about it. The guide to reading a turtle's body language was really unique. It was like someone else finally realized there was so much more to keeping turtles as pets. :)