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This text collates detailed articles and papers on the dietary management of tortoises and turtles. It addresses the problems that every keeper faces when attempting to provide optimum diets in captive situations. The topics covered include: the 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; grasses and hay for savannah species; feeding box and wood turtles; and growing perfect hatchlings. The photographs show the incorrect and correct development of tortoises and turtles.Product Identifiers
PublisherCarapace Press
ISBN-139781873943236
eBay Product ID (ePID)88593462
Product Key Features
Book TitleThe Tortoise and Turtle Feeding Manual
AuthorA.C. Highfield
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicReptiles
Publication Year2000
Dimensions
Item Height210mm
Item Width148mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorA.C. Highfield
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom