NATURALISTIC KEEPING AND BREEDING OF HERMANNS TORTOISES book - Page 2

**Bindi** · 19-01-2011, 11:14 AM

Hey, we can compare notes Burno lol

Kirkie recommended it so to me ages and ages ago so I have high expectations

burnt toast · 19-01-2011, 11:37 AM

Yes Ive been wanting it for a while. I have the Chelonian library Hermans book, thats good too. I had some money at xmas & thought oh why not but by time I got round to ordering it a megaray had blown & im £90 down on vets bills - ongoing

oh well!

burnt toast · 19-01-2011, 11:53 AM

It would be interesting to know if there are any books specifically on Marginated's. I have quite a few books now & they get the odd mention but not a lot of info - maybe time for a new post.

Coolsox · 22-01-2011, 02:36 PM

My copy of this book arrived today and I have not been able to put it down.

The book is very well organised, easy to read and understand and the pictures, they will just blow you away. My outdoor tortoise enclosure is getting a serious makeover in spring!

So far i've only read the Hbernation chapter in full and it's very interesting to know what the tortoises body is doing this time. I've actually decided to wake my tortoises up today based on information i've gained from the book (my temps have been quite mild).

Only thing I don't like about the book is that it contains a few too many graphic photos of dead tortoises. I'm not usually squeamish but the photo of the roadkill tort really made me feel sad. Otherwise this book is a fantastic read and is worth it's weight in gold for any serious Hermanns keeper.

burnt toast · 24-01-2011, 06:32 PM

OOh Bindi mine has arrived, sitting on the mat when I got home, along with the avon book - cant wait, shame ive got to cook the T lol!!

**Bindi** · 24-01-2011, 07:19 PM

I'm jealous, I ordered mine form Amazon USA so I've got to wait ages boo!

I was too tight to pay for a quicker delivery so should get mine roundabout Christmas time

Geomyda · 24-01-2011, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Coolsox

My copy of this book arrived today and I have not been able to put it down.

The book is very well organised, easy to read and understand and the pictures, they will just blow you away. My outdoor tortoise enclosure is getting a serious makeover in spring!

So far i've only read the Hbernation chapter in full and it's very interesting to know what the tortoises body is doing this time. I've actually decided to wake my tortoises up today based on information i've gained from the book (my temps have been quite mild).

Only thing I don't like about the book is that it contains a few too many graphic photos of dead tortoises. I'm not usually squeamish but the photo of the roadkill tort really made me feel sad. Otherwise this book is a fantastic read and is worth it's weight in gold for any serious Hermanns keeper.

Certainly agree! This book along with Holger Vetter's book Hermann's Tortoise should be on the bookshelf of every Tortoise keeper currently working with these species.

burnt toast · 25-01-2011, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bindi

I'm jealous, I ordered mine form Amazon USA so I've got to wait ages boo!

I was too tight to pay for a quicker delivery so should get mine roundabout Christmas time

Dont despair Bindi I did exactly the same, Amazon USA, cheapest postage & was quoted delivery by 23rd Feb but it arrived yesterday, (think I ordered it on the 10th) so fingers crossed yours will be there soon too.

pixie-egg · 25-01-2011, 11:09 AM

I'm sooo getting this book too. I have an ibera so thinking the same lines as Bindi. I have Ed's book but it's time to expand my tort library. Shame there is no kindle version of it x

**Bindi** · 25-01-2011, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burno

Dont despair Bindi I did exactly the same, Amazon USA, cheapest postage & was quoted delivery by 23rd Feb but it arrived yesterday, (think I ordered it on the 10th) so fingers crossed yours will be there soon too.

Wow, that's encouraging then..never ordered from Amazon USA before

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Originally Posted by pixie-egg

I'm sooo getting this book too. I have an ibera so thinking the same lines as Bindi. I have Ed's book but it's time to expand my tort library. Shame there is no kindle version of it x

I really really can't wait to get it, I've been meaning to get it for over a year, just finally got around to it

19-01-2011, 11:14 AM	#11
Bindi Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,157	Hey, we can compare notes Burno lol Kirkie recommended it so to me ages and ages ago so I have high expectations __________________

22-01-2011, 02:36 PM	#14
Coolsox Member Hatched Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Worcestershire, UK Posts: 318	My copy of this book arrived today and I have not been able to put it down. The book is very well organised, easy to read and understand and the pictures, they will just blow you away. My outdoor tortoise enclosure is getting a serious makeover in spring! So far i've only read the Hbernation chapter in full and it's very interesting to know what the tortoises body is doing this time. I've actually decided to wake my tortoises up today based on information i've gained from the book (my temps have been quite mild). Only thing I don't like about the book is that it contains a few too many graphic photos of dead tortoises. I'm not usually squeamish but the photo of the roadkill tort really made me feel sad. Otherwise this book is a fantastic read and is worth it's weight in gold for any serious Hermanns keeper. __________________ AKA Richard Proud owner of 3 Hermanns, Kaia, Naja & Dax

24-01-2011, 07:19 PM	#16
Bindi Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,157	I'm jealous, I ordered mine form Amazon USA so I've got to wait ages boo! I was too tight to pay for a quicker delivery so should get mine roundabout Christmas time __________________

25-01-2011, 11:09 AM	#19
pixie-egg Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: yorkshire Posts: 1,318	I'm sooo getting this book too. I have an ibera so thinking the same lines as Bindi. I have Ed's book but it's time to expand my tort library. Shame there is no kindle version of it x __________________ pixie, eddie and susannah

19-01-2011, 11:37 AM	#12
burnt toast Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,246	Yes Ive been wanting it for a while. I have the Chelonian library Hermans book, thats good too. I had some money at xmas & thought oh why not but by time I got round to ordering it a megaray had blown & im £90 down on vets bills - ongoing oh well!

19-01-2011, 11:53 AM	#13
burnt toast Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,246	It would be interesting to know if there are any books specifically on Marginated's. I have quite a few books now & they get the odd mention but not a lot of info - maybe time for a new post.

24-01-2011, 06:32 PM	#15
burnt toast Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,246	OOh Bindi mine has arrived, sitting on the mat when I got home, along with the avon book - cant wait, shame ive got to cook the T lol!!

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