Feeding semi-arid and savannah species

Feeding box and wood turtles

Feeding tropical tortoises and turtles

Dietary management for aquatic species

Avoiding carapace and bone deformity

Wild food and toxic plant listings

AND MUCH MORE!  ESSENTIAL READING!

 This new edition of one of the most influential texts ever produced on the dietary management of tortoises and turtles is now available in a fully revised and greatly expanded version with numerous color plates. Includes extremely detailed articles and papers on all aspects of chelonian nutrition by one of the world's leading authorities: Causes and prevention of 'lumpy shell' syndrome and bone deformities, Calcium and the D3 metabolism, Protein and energy requirements, Miscellaneous trace elements, The role of vitamins and supplements, Wild foods for captive tortoises, Toxic plant list, Anti-nutrients in common feeds, Dietary and nutritional disorders, Omnivorous, carnivorous and herbivorous diets, Feeding aquatic turtles, Feeding tropical tortoises, Grasses and hays for savannah species, Feeding box and wood turtles, Growing perfect hatchlings. An invaluable addition to the bookshelf of tortoise keepers everywhere, this lucid and comprehensive text addresses the problems every keeper faces when attempting to provide optimum diets in captive situations.

The new, expanded and fully updated edition of this classic guide covers keeping tortoises and turtles in an easy to read, accessible manner without being short on facts! Ideal for the newcomer to the subject. Recommended as "the best general introduction to the topic by far". Well illustrated and an invaluable addition to any tortoise enthusiast's bookshelf. This new third edition includes additional information on tropical species, more information on housing and environmental issues, and comprehensive advice on aquatic set-ups. This text is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED if you are starting out.  

Carapace Press introduces a  new guide to keeping Leopard  tortoises (Geochelone pardalis) and other South African species by one of the leading specialists in these fascinating animals. Misty Corton has spent a lifetime working with tortoises and other endangered wildlife in her native South Africa, and in this short but comprehensive text conveys a wealth of experience on  providing ideal habitats,  nutrition and the prevention of disease in all common - and uncommon - tortoises from Southern Africa. Includes information on: Leopard tortoises, Hingeback  tortoises, Angulate tortoises, Padlopers and the highly endangered Tent and Geometric tortoises. Color illustrations.

All aspects of husbandry are covered, from designing accommodation, to nutrition and captive reproduction. This book will prove an essential reference for all Redfoot tortoise keepers who seek to provide the best possible care for their animals.