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20-04-2009, 10:43 AM
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Recommended books for beginners??
Hello
Does anyone recommended any books for a newbie? We have read a couple of books and lots off the internet but would love a couple of good reference books to have to hand for future use. We are hoping to purchase a Horsfield Tortoise this week hence why a couple of recommended books would be great. Thank you Vicky |
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20-04-2009, 04:18 PM
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meditteranean tortoise by lance Jepson is very good and also the new one by the tt called "keeping a pet Tortoise" is not bad either.
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21-04-2009, 12:13 AM
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"Russian Tortoises" by E.J.Pirog (edition 2005)
 "Keeping a pet TORTOISE" BY Andrew and Nadine Highfield.(edition 2009)
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22-04-2009, 09:21 AM
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Thank you both X
I have now brought Keeing a pet tortoise and also the The Tortoise Trust Guide to Tortises and Turtles They should be here tomorrow so i have new reading for the weekend! Vicky |
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22-04-2009, 12:09 PM
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I have the "turtles and tortoises for dummies" book and it was quite good when i first started.
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11-07-2009, 04:31 PM
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the more I read tortoises for dummies the better its getting its full of good tips for beginners
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09-11-2009, 11:19 AM
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Keep in mind this is a TT advertisement. It stresses very specific points and is not a general source for information in keeping tortoises. It omits a good deal of useful information.
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22-02-2010, 06:44 PM
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The Official Tortoise Guide by Leah Crant is good!
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15-03-2010, 09:08 PM
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I have EJs' Russian Tortoise book
 My 1st Tortoise book and I have to say full of info on the Russian. I feel this book is perfect for the beginner
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24-03-2010, 09:08 PM
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Pet Owners Guide to the Tortoise by Simon J. Girling is brilliant! I recommend it for definite. Anyone heard of it??????
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