Step-By-Step about Tortoises

Hardy, peaceful and long-lived, tortoises have long been regarded as good animals to keep as pets - especially by those who have learned to appreciate them for their variety of colors and forms and for their fascinating habits. Yes, tortoises make excellent pets if given good care; the trick is to know what kind of care they need. This book provides exactly the information that all tortoise owners and potential tortoise owners need in order to keep their pets healthy. It provides detailed but easy to read information about how to feed and house tortoises, how to recognize and treat their ailments, how to select the right tortoise - even how they breed.
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