Turtle and Tortoise Books
Our book list includes many titles covering a wide variety of species of turtles and tortoises. Additionally you will find books devoted to general chelonian biology, natural history, and husbandry.
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Avs Popular Tortoises. 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 tortoise to 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. The highly acclaimed Advanced Vivarium Systems TM books, founded and guided by herpetocultural pioneer Philippe de Vosjoli, are the #1 books on reptile care. From choosing a pet, to selecting a veterinarian, to feeding, housing, breeding, and more, these books deliver the most helpful and up-to-date information available on popular reptiles and amphibians kept as pets. |
Popular Tortoises
size: 72 pages By: Philippe de Vosjoli |
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Sulcatas African Spurred Tortoises in Captivity. The African Spurred Tortoise, Geochelone sulcata, is one of the most popular tortoise pets. Despite their ultimately very large size these animals can inspire individual keepers and entire families. As with all reptiles these animals have specific needs regarding housing and nutrition. Russ Gurley the director of the Turtle and Tortoise Preservation Group offers his expertise to readers in a very accessible format. This updated version also offers detailed information of Redfoot, Yellowfoot, Leopard and Russian Tortoises. |
Sulcatas - African Spurred Tortoise in Captivity
size: 98 pages By: Russ Gurley |
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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 |
Tortoises and Box Turtles
size: 64 pages Hartmut Wilke, 63 pages. |
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AVS The Box Turtle Manual. Box turtles are among the most beautiful and interesting turtles around. in order to fair well in captivity, these turtles must receive the proper care and maintenance. This revised and updated Box Turtle Manual is the most complete guide available to help ensure that you have the most up-to-date information on caring for your turtle. Some of the essential information included is on choosing, feeding, housing, breeding, and health care. There are also special sections on the Maylan Box Turtle and the Chinese Box Turtle. The highly acclaimed Advanced Vivarium Systems TM books, founded and guided by herpetocultural pioneer Philippe de Vosjoli, are the #1 books on reptile care. From choosing a pet and selecting a veterinarian to feeding, housing, breeding, and more, these books deliver the most helpful and up-to-date information available on popular reptiles and amphibians kept as pets. |
The Box Turtle Manual
size: 78 pages By: Philippe de Vosjoli and Roger Klingenberg, D.V.M. |
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RD Bartlett, Patricia Bartlett, 46 pages.Most box turtle varieties are poor swimmers, and prefer both natural and terrarium environments where waters are shallow. Here's is detailed advice on all aspects of their care and maintenance. Books in this series give hobbyists basic information on reptiles' anatomy, life cycles, and traits, as well as specific instructions on care and breeding. There is expert information on selecting good specimens, determining sex, providing proper caging, nutritious feeding, and health care. All books are heavily illustrated with full-color photos. |
Box Turtles Keepers Guide
size: 46 pages RD Bartlett, Patricia Bartlett, 46 pages. |
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When kept properly, red-eared sliders will delight their owners with their beauty, intelligence, fascinating behaviors, and a lifespan of up to 25 years or longer. Learn how to simulate aspects of a pond or lake in your home vivarium, determine the sex of your turtle and breed red-eared sliders along with proven techniques for feeding, heating, filtering the water and using plants. You'll be amazed by what you don't know! Includes color photos of different morphs and other popular freshwater turtles. |
Red Eared Sliders Care Book
size: 64 pages Philippe de Vosjoli. Also covers Painted, Mud & Musk Turtles! |
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Here are detailed instructions on turtle care, safe handling, feeding, health care, and general maintenance. Books in the Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series present basic information for new or soon-to-be owners. Advice and instruction covers feeding, housing, health care, training, grooming, and much more. This book emphasize turtle care basics and is easy for all readers to understand. All books in this series are filled with high quality full-color photos and instructive line drawings |
Turtles
size: 64 pages By: Hartmut Wilke |
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North American turtles, among the most colorful and popular of all, are covered in this second volume of TERRALOG. Where possible, more than one individual is shown, as well as photos of their natural habitat, sexual dimorphism, peculiarities of the carapace and plastron, mating, oviposition, hatching, and juveniles. Descriptive symbols of their captive needs appear for each species. Color distribution maps for all species are presented for the first time. With 500 color photographs, this volume of TERRALOG is a unique reference for everyone - from the hobbyist to the scientist. It presents a fascinating insight into the amazing diversity of North American turtles and tortoises. |
Turtles of the World Volume 2
size: 127 pages-hardback Turtles of North America By: Holger Vetter |
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Central and South American turtles, including the impressive Galapagos tortoises as well as the various genera of the family Chelidae, are covered in this third volume of TERRALOG. It serves as supplement to volume two by presenting the remaining members of the genera Chelydra, Kinosternon, Rhinoclemmys, Terrapene, and Trachemys. Where possible, more than one individual is shown, as well as photos of their habitat, sexual dimorphism, peculiarities of the carapace and plastron, mating, oviposition, hatching, and juveniles. Descriptive symbols of their captive needs appear for each species. With 500 color photographs and color distribution maps for all species, this volume of TERRALOG is a unique reference for everyone, from the hobbyist to the scientist. It presents a fascinating insight into the amazing diversity of Central and South American turtles and tortoises. Hardcover and 128 pages. |
Turtles of the World Volume 3
size: 135 pages - Hardback By Holger Vetter. Central & South American Turtles & Tortoises |
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This volume of Terralog is a portrayal of the Chelonians of East and South Asia. Most members of the families Geoemydidae and Trionychidae inhabit the geographic range covered in this book, from Pakistan to Japan and from Russia to Indonesia. The diversity of the South and East Asian Chelonian fauna is even more enriched by numerous forms that have recently been identified as hybrids. A great many of these forms are portrayed in a separate chapter. With a total of 600 color photographs and color distribution maps for all species, this volume of Terralog is a unique reference for everyone, from the hobbyist to the scientist. This makes it a fascinating photographic overview of the amazing diversity of East and South Asian turtles and tortoises. |
Turtles of the World Volume 4
size: 160 pages-hardback By Holger Vetter & Peter Paul van Dijk |
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Freshwater Turtles is a large format soft cover book with nearly 300 hundred pages of exquisitely written and accurate information on nearly every species of freshwater turtle on earth. Russ Gurley is the director of the Turtle and Tortoise Preservation Group. This organization is fighting hard everyday to educate the public about turtle and tortoise husbandry as well as conservation. If you own only one book on aquatic turtles, then this is the one to have. The information included for each species covers everything from natural history, adult size, diet, captive care considerations, and breeding. Highlights include the section on the red eared sliders and the North American box turtles. Both of these species have long been staples in the pet trade, and represent some of the most incorrectly cared for reptiles. The data provided is thorough but concise. The reader will not have to wade through dozens of pages. Instead the author has condensed all of the vital info into a few well presented pages. I found the information on box turtle hibernation to be especially good, as this is an often misunderstood aspect of reptile care. In addition to the species specific information, there are general chapters on feeding herbivorous, omnivorous, and carnivorous turtles in all stages of life from hatchling through adulthood. Other chapters cover water quality, filtration, breeding, enclosure design, lighting, and health. The chapters on filtration and enclosure design are very detailed and include many examples of turtle homes you can create yourself. Everything from small aquariums and tubs to elaborate outdoor ponds are covered. The health chapter is also very informative. Mr. Gurley has done much of the leg work for the reader, so that they can easily identify and treat a variety of common turtle maladies. Recommended medications and dosages are given, but most drugs mentioned in the text will require a prescription from a vet. Overall, Keeping and Breeding Aquatic Turtles is an exceptional text, that is not only informative and well-written, but also easy to read and reference. This book gets my highest recommendation for turtle fans of all levels. |
Keeping and Breeding Freshwater Turtles
size: 297 pages By Russ Gurley |
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Justin Gerlach, the author of this book, was born and bred in the Seychelles and is a dedicated scientist and conservationist. He was the first who not only had this realization but did something about it.It is a great pleasure to introduce his book which not only tells the story of this remarkable work but gives an authoritative account of all the species – living, extinct or wonderfully resurrected – of the ancient and particularly precious creatures. Sir David Attenborough in his introduction. |
Giant Tortoises of the Indian Ocean
size: 207 pages By: Justin Gerlach. |
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Gigantic Land Tortoises of Galapagos Archipelago
size: 209 pages By John Van Denburgh - 205 photos and tons of great info |
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Turtles in Captivity. The keeping of freshwater turtles continues to be one of the fastest growing and most energized branches of herpetoculture. In Turtles in Captivity, Russ Gurley, Director of the Turtle and Tortoise Preservation Group presents information and ideas that can help keepers enhance their work and help them provide more interesting and appropriate environment for their turtles. This book contains captive care tips, indoor and outdoor enclosure ideas, and feeding information, as well as health concerns faced by many turtle keepers. Also included are individual species accounts which include information and beautiful photos of the most exciting species being kept and bred by turtle hobbyists around the world. |
Turtles in Captivity
size: 68 pages By: Russ Gurley |
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Aquatic turtles are available to collectors and breeders in more than 20 different species. This guide offers sound advice on the maintenance and care of all of them. Titles in this series present basic information on reptiles plus specific instructions for their care. Each book opens with a description of the animal as it exists in its natural habitat, then continues with information on its life cycle and distribution in nature. Readers then get advice on selecting a good specimen, determining sex, and providing proper housing, feeding, and health care. Books are heavily illustrated with instructive color photos. |
Aquatic Turtles
size: 48 pages Aquatic turtles are available to collectors and breeders in more than 20 different species. This guide offers sound advice on the maintenance and care of all of them. |
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This volume advises on care of turtles and tortoises, and tells how to distinguish one from the other. Freshwater tortoises have higher and more rounded shell shapes than pet freshwater turtles, and unlike turtles, they do not swim. This manual instructs on best places to obtain turtles and tortoises, what to feed them, how to set up a minipond, how to understand the animal's body language, and even how to breed them. There are tips on dealing with problems, including skin shedding, and some animals' tendency to hide or to bite one another when kept as pairs. Here is everything that beginning pet owners need to know about the care of these interesting reptiles. |
Turtles & Tortoises- Family Pet Series
size: 128 pages This volume advises on care of turtles and tortoises, and tells how to distinguish one from the other. |
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Hermann's Tortoise Book
size: 325 Pages By Holger Vetter |
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Leopard Tortoises Book
size: 97 pages By Richard Fife & Jerry D. Fife |
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Kuzmin`s book on the tortoises and freshwater turtles inhabiting the territories of the former Soviet Union comprises the knowledge acquired over generations by scientists. For the first time readers in Western Hemisohere have access to such a comprehensive overview. Zoological data has been collected as well as data on keeping and breeding of animals, data on diseases and treatments, ecological problems, nature reserves, conservational problems, pet trade and other anthropogenic factors. Animals and their different habitat types are shown in many color photographs. |
Turtles of Russia & Other X Soviet Republics
size: 159 pages By Sergius Kuzmin |
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By Holger Vetter. Reference work on the two largest tortoise species of the African continent, with observations from both nature and captivity. Includes the threats facing the two species of tortoise in their native countries today and the respective conservation efforts. |
Leopard & African Spurred Tortoises
size: 192 pages Reference work on the two largest tortoise species of the African continent, with observations from both nature and captivity. Includes the threats facing the two species of tortoise in their native countries today and the respective conservation efforts. |
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The Spotted Turtle: North America's Best is a new book by amateur naturalist, Al Roach. It features a lot of interesting natural history information including photos of the cranberry bogs and water-filled pools which now house much of the remaining populations in New Jersey. This book contains some captive care, breeding, and reintroduction information. It also has a nice chapter on the conservation status of Clemmys guttata in every state they occur. |
The Spotted Turtle: North America's Best
size: 71 pages By Al Roach |
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Star Tortoises, The Natural History, Captive Care, and Breeding of Geochelone elegans and Geochelone platynota, by Jerry D. Fife. Turtles of the World Series, Testudinae, Number 10 |
Star Tortoises Manual
size: 114 pages By Jerry D. Fife |
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AVS Turtles and Tortoises. Travel through the fantastic lands and waterways of tortoises and turtles in this exciting book! Don't let the fairy tale tortoise's slow pace fool you--these reptiles make cool pets. Here you'll meet smelly "stinkpot" turtle, the beautiful leopard tortoise, the fierce alligator snapper, andothers. You'll learn all about these charismatic chelonians, including how to feed and house them-and why you should wear shoes around turtles! Find out what a pancake tortoise is and how much the giant Galapagos tortoise weighs. This jam-packed guide includes tons of info! -The coolest turtles and tortoises for young herpetculturalists ages 8-13 -Where to go and what you need to find turtles and tortoises -How to make a good, spacious home for your hard-backed buddy -Fun activities and stickers! The Beginning Vivarium Systems series is from the publishers of Reptiles magazine and Advanced Vivarium Systems books. Look for more BVS titles on exotic animals that can hop, slide, or sssslither into your life! As your experience in the hobby grows, you can move on to the Advanced Vivarium Systems books, the #1 books on reptile care. |
Turtles & Tortoises-A Fun Filled Guide
size: 128 pages By: Russ Case |
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By Sabine Vinke, Holger Vetter, Thomas Vinke & Susanne Vetter. Excellent book with area details, pictures and specific species information |
South American Tortoises
size: 360 pages By Sabine Vinke, Holger Vetter, Thomas Vinke & Susanne Vetter. Excellent book with area details, pictures and specific species information |
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European Pond Turtles
size: 270 pages By Manfred Rogner. Hard back. |
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Turtles and Tortoises- Complete Pet Owners Manual
size: 111 pages by R.D Bartlett and Patricia P. Bartlett |
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This package is ideal for all tortoise lovers! It includes Popular Tortoises, Leopard & African Spurred Tortoises, Turtles & Tortoises - A Complete Pet Owners Manual AND Gigantic Land Tortoises Of Galapagos Archipelago! It is a great addition to any tortoise lover's library, and makes a great gift too! |
Tortoise Lovers Book Package Deal
This package is ideal for all tortoise lovers! It includes Popular Tortoises, Leopard & African Spurred Tortoises, Turtles & Tortoises - A Complete Pet Owners Manual AND Gigantic Land Tortoises Of Galapagos Archipelago! |
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Turtles Proceedings: International Turtle and Tortoise Symposium, Vienna 2002 Edited by H Artner, B Farkas and V Loehr |
Turtles Proceedings Turtle and Tortoise Symposium
size: 618 pages - hardback Turtles Proceedings: International Turtle and Tortoise Symposium, Vienna 2002 Edited by H Artner, B Farkas and V Loehr |
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The Complete Box Turtle is a compilation of work of Carl Franklin and David Killpack. With just over 300 full color photos/illustrations and over 30 years of field experience this 260 page book is an amazing resource for anyone interested in the natural history and husbandry of North American Box turtles. Much of Carl’s field work has been focused on Mexican box turtle species. |
Complete North American Box Turtle Book
size: 242 pages hardback By Carl J Franklin & DAvid Killpack |
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Red-footed tortoises (Chelonoidis carbonaria) have been popular tortoises in the herpetological trade for decades. These medium-sized tortoises are not only beautiful and hardy but are also one of the most personable tortoises being kept in captivity today. The Red-footed tortoise is native to South America and is found in nature in Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina, and on a few Caribbean islands. Amanda Ebenhack has been keeping and breeding Red-footed tortoise for ten years. She is a permitted wildlife rehabilitator in Florida, specializing in tortoises. Together with her veterinarian, Dr. Orlando Diaz, they rescue, rehabilitate, and release between 100 to 500 turtles and tortoises each year. Ebenhack is also a board member of the Asian Turtle Consortium, Turtle Homes Rescue, and she is president of the Central Florida Wildlife Center. In REDFOOTS & YELLOWFOOTS, Ebenhack will show you how to properly care for your Red-footed tortoises and Yellow-footed tortoises by replicating as closely as possible their natural environment. By exploring attractive enclosure ideas, planning a correct and varied diet, offering tips on captive breeding, and offering hydration and health tips, she will help you keep your tortoise healthy and happy for years to come |
Redfoots & Yellowfoots - History, Care & Breeding
In REDFOOTS & YELLOWFOOTS, Ebenhack will show you how to properly care for your Red-footed tortoises and Yellow-footed tortoises by replicating as closely as possible their natural environment. |
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The North American Wood Turtle is a rare and unique turtle that exhibits an incredible personality. It is by far one of the more personable turtles that exists on Earth. It roams the north eastern part of the North America from southern Nova Scotia in Canada south to northern Virginia then northwest to eastern Minnesota, northeastern Iowa all the way up to southern Quebec. Wood Turtles are still quite abundant in their range but as more and more of their habitat is disrupted and fragmented, there is a good chance that they will soon start to disappear. This book will introduce you to “Old Red Legs”, the North American Wood Turtle. Included are looks into their lives in nature and proper care in captivity, including tips on sexing, breeding, and raising hatchlings of these wonderful turtles. |
The Wood Turtle: Old Red Legs
By Al Roach. The North American Wood Turtle is a rare and unique turtle that exhibits an incredible personality. It is by far one of the more personable turtles that exists on Earth. |
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Turtles of the World
size: 416 pages by Franck Bonin, Bernard Devaux, Alain Dupre, Peter C.H. Pritchard |
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