Leopard book on ebay a must have

**sarah** · 19-08-2008, 02:05 PM

I have this book and its brilliant, even good for none leopard keepers.

I had to have mine sent over from the USA £3.00 starting with free postage bargain

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Leopard-Tortoi...d=p3286.c0.m14

Laraine · 19-08-2008, 02:28 PM

How do you think it will compare with the one due out in this country in January? I know the new one covers the Sulacta as well as the Leopard, I am hoping to get my copy before Christmas, from America.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sulcata-Leop...9152239&sr=8-1

**sarah** · 19-08-2008, 02:44 PM

Laraine seen as its not due out till January how am i to know?????

Laraine · 19-08-2008, 02:51 PM

sorry I didn't mean to offend, thats why I gave a link where there is a little bit of a write-up about it. I thought as you have the other book, the write up amazon have given it may give an idea as to if the contents are similar thats all.

**sarah** · 19-08-2008, 02:52 PM

No need to be sorry laraine you didnt offend me. I just dont see how i can comment on a book that i have not read, i like to give comments on things i have experience with. The write up seems good i have the horsfield book that is ok.

sandy · 19-08-2008, 03:27 PM

Its a pity someone does not write a book on leopards in this country, as the climate, plants etc are far different to the US or any other country.
Come on Terrry<g>.

Laraine · 19-08-2008, 03:48 PM

There is another book due out by Andy Highfield very shortly that covers Leopards, but unfortunately I don't have the publishing date or link for that.

I'm sure Dazza will stock it when its out, as has already stocked some of Andy's books and videos at Kimbos Reptile World.

Sylvia1 · 19-08-2008, 04:33 PM

I have the book in question Sarah (by Richard & Jerry Fife) and it cost 4 times that! It's a brilliant book but then I love books and I have a collection for everything I'm interested in!

Larraine - thanks for the info on the forthcoming book by Andy Highfield. If you do find out any more info please let me know & I will do likewise. I will be pre-ordering the other one you mention too! Sandy - I totally agree there is a shortage of good books about tortoise-keeping in this country. Maybe someone with the appropriate knowledge will read this & be prompted to start writing.....

piglet · 19-08-2008, 05:26 PM

I agree shortage of books on Chelonia by British authors, I think people are a little afraid to compile there ideas and experiences remember this is the UK were tortoises are ruled by a major group I'm sure they would slate anyone not in the cliché as they do with most foreign authors .

I have a good Chelonian libary here and most of the best stuff is wriiten by Europeans they certainly know there husbandry.
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19-08-2008, 02:05 PM	#1
sarah Administrator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Posts: 11,914	Leopard book on ebay a must have I have this book and its brilliant, even good for none leopard keepers. I had to have mine sent over from the USA £3.00 starting with free postage bargain http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Leopard-Tortoi...d=p3286.c0.m14 __________________ Click: www.shelledwarriorsshop.co.uk STRUGGLING TO FIND WEEDS? LOOK AT OUR DRIED WEEDS 'READY TO FEED' Home of 'Grow Your Own Food' Bearded Dragon, Tortoise, Rabbit, Hamster seed mixes from 89p FREE POST Livefood, Thermostats, Housing, Heating, Mercury Vapour bulbs, UVB etc etc CHEAP PRICES TORTOISES ARE MY PASSION

19-08-2008, 02:28 PM	#2
Laraine Senior Member Adult Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wirral Posts: 3,622	How do you think it will compare with the one due out in this country in January? I know the new one covers the Sulacta as well as the Leopard, I am hoping to get my copy before Christmas, from America. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sulcata-Leop...9152239&sr=8-1 __________________ Laraine ________________________

19-08-2008, 02:44 PM	#3
sarah Administrator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Posts: 11,914	Laraine seen as its not due out till January how am i to know????? __________________ Click: www.shelledwarriorsshop.co.uk STRUGGLING TO FIND WEEDS? LOOK AT OUR DRIED WEEDS 'READY TO FEED' Home of 'Grow Your Own Food' Bearded Dragon, Tortoise, Rabbit, Hamster seed mixes from 89p FREE POST Livefood, Thermostats, Housing, Heating, Mercury Vapour bulbs, UVB etc etc CHEAP PRICES TORTOISES ARE MY PASSION

19-08-2008, 02:51 PM	#4
Laraine Senior Member Adult Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wirral Posts: 3,622	sorry I didn't mean to offend, thats why I gave a link where there is a little bit of a write-up about it. I thought as you have the other book, the write up amazon have given it may give an idea as to if the contents are similar thats all. __________________ Laraine ________________________

19-08-2008, 02:52 PM	#5
sarah Administrator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Posts: 11,914	No need to be sorry laraine you didnt offend me. I just dont see how i can comment on a book that i have not read, i like to give comments on things i have experience with. The write up seems good i have the horsfield book that is ok. __________________ Click: www.shelledwarriorsshop.co.uk STRUGGLING TO FIND WEEDS? LOOK AT OUR DRIED WEEDS 'READY TO FEED' Home of 'Grow Your Own Food' Bearded Dragon, Tortoise, Rabbit, Hamster seed mixes from 89p FREE POST Livefood, Thermostats, Housing, Heating, Mercury Vapour bulbs, UVB etc etc CHEAP PRICES TORTOISES ARE MY PASSION

19-08-2008, 03:27 PM	#6
sandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent UK Posts: 12,146	Its a pity someone does not write a book on leopards in this country, as the climate, plants etc are far different to the US or any other country. Come on Terrry<g>. __________________ < > 60+, keeping ibera, graeca and box turtles \0/ /_\ http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/tortoisefriends

19-08-2008, 03:48 PM	#7
Laraine Senior Member Adult Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wirral Posts: 3,622	There is another book due out by Andy Highfield very shortly that covers Leopards, but unfortunately I don't have the publishing date or link for that. I'm sure Dazza will stock it when its out, as has already stocked some of Andy's books and videos at Kimbos Reptile World. __________________ Laraine ________________________

19-08-2008, 04:33 PM	#8
Sylvia1 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Somerset Posts: 2,465	I have the book in question Sarah (by Richard & Jerry Fife) and it cost 4 times that! It's a brilliant book but then I love books and I have a collection for everything I'm interested in! Larraine - thanks for the info on the forthcoming book by Andy Highfield. If you do find out any more info please let me know & I will do likewise. I will be pre-ordering the other one you mention too! Sandy - I totally agree there is a shortage of good books about tortoise-keeping in this country. Maybe someone with the appropriate knowledge will read this & be prompted to start writing..... __________________ Sylvia 3 hermanns, 2 leopards, 2 german shepherds, 5 cats, 3 tropical tanks

19-08-2008, 05:26 PM	#9
piglet Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,976	I agree shortage of books on Chelonia by British authors, I think people are a little afraid to compile there ideas and experiences remember this is the UK were tortoises are ruled by a major group I'm sure they would slate anyone not in the cliché as they do with most foreign authors . I have a good Chelonian libary here and most of the best stuff is wriiten by Europeans they certainly know there husbandry. D __________________ 17 years old 25 years ago

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