Practical Encyclopedia of Keeping and Breeding Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles

Practical Encyclopedia of Keeping and Breeding Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles

Author: A. C. Highfield

Publisher: Krieger Publishing Company

Published: 1996-01

Total Pages: 295

ISBN-13: 9781873943069

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This comprehensive reference text provides information on the captive maintenance of tortoises and turtles. It contains detailed sections on housing, feeding, diseases and treatments.


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Download or read book Practical Encyclopedia of Keeping and Breeding Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles written by A. C. Highfield and published by Krieger Publishing Company. This book was released on 1996-01 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive reference text provides information on the captive maintenance of tortoises and turtles. It contains detailed sections on housing, feeding, diseases and treatments.


Encyclopedia of Keeping and Breeding Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles

Encyclopedia of Keeping and Breeding Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles

Author: A. C. Highfield

Publisher:

Published: 1996-05

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 9780894649424

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This comprehensive work, covering the captive maintenance and breeding of tortoises and freshwater turtles, contains detailed practical information on the management of captive collections at the present time. All aspects of managing breeding groups is discussed.


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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Keeping and Breeding Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles written by A. C. Highfield and published by . This book was released on 1996-05 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive work, covering the captive maintenance and breeding of tortoises and freshwater turtles, contains detailed practical information on the management of captive collections at the present time. All aspects of managing breeding groups is discussed.


Keeping and Breeding Freshwater Turtles

Keeping and Breeding Freshwater Turtles

Author: Russ Gurley

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780963813039

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Keeping and Breeding Tortoises in Captivity

Keeping and Breeding Tortoises in Captivity

Author: A. C. Highfield

Publisher: Serpent's Tail

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book Keeping and Breeding Tortoises in Captivity written by A. C. Highfield and published by Serpent's Tail. This book was released on 1990 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:


Essentials of Tortoise Medicine and Surgery

Essentials of Tortoise Medicine and Surgery

Author: John Chitty

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-07-11

Total Pages: 359

ISBN-13: 1118583981

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Reach for this book whenever a sick or injured tortoise comes into the surgery. Essentials of Tortoise Medicine and Surgery is designed as a concise and practical quick reference for the busy practitioner seeing chelonians as part of their caseload. Covering everything from species identification to common basic surgery for tortoises and freshwater turtles, the emphasis is on the more common and likely diagnoses. The first section of the book gives an overview of the basics of tortoise and semi-aquatic/ aquatic freshwater turtle husbandry and keeping, as well as a guide to general investigation and diagnostic techniques open to clinicians. The second section provides a clinical guide based on clinical signs and differential diagnoses. Based upon the experience of authors who have been practicing with these species for several decades, this book is a useful guide to veterinarians, students, veterinary nurses and technicians new to working with these fascinating creatures. It will also serve as a useful aide memoire to more experienced clinicians.


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Download or read book Essentials of Tortoise Medicine and Surgery written by John Chitty and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-07-11 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reach for this book whenever a sick or injured tortoise comes into the surgery. Essentials of Tortoise Medicine and Surgery is designed as a concise and practical quick reference for the busy practitioner seeing chelonians as part of their caseload. Covering everything from species identification to common basic surgery for tortoises and freshwater turtles, the emphasis is on the more common and likely diagnoses. The first section of the book gives an overview of the basics of tortoise and semi-aquatic/ aquatic freshwater turtle husbandry and keeping, as well as a guide to general investigation and diagnostic techniques open to clinicians. The second section provides a clinical guide based on clinical signs and differential diagnoses. Based upon the experience of authors who have been practicing with these species for several decades, this book is a useful guide to veterinarians, students, veterinary nurses and technicians new to working with these fascinating creatures. It will also serve as a useful aide memoire to more experienced clinicians.


Firefly Encyclopedia of the Vivarium

Firefly Encyclopedia of the Vivarium

Author: David Alderton

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13:

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"An up-to-date reference for the herptile and invertebrate hobbyist"--Page 4 of cover.


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Download or read book Firefly Encyclopedia of the Vivarium written by David Alderton and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An up-to-date reference for the herptile and invertebrate hobbyist"--Page 4 of cover.


Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles

Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles

Author: IUCN/SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group

Publisher: IUCN

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 2880329744

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The Conservation Biology of Tortoises

The Conservation Biology of Tortoises

Author: IUCN/SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group

Publisher: IUCN

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 2880329868

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Download or read book The Conservation Biology of Tortoises written by IUCN/SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group and published by IUCN. This book was released on 1989 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:


The Redfoot Manual

The Redfoot Manual

Author: Mike Pingleton

Publisher: Mike Pingleton

Published: 2009-02-24

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 1441494030

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South American Redfooted Tortoises are growing in popularity among tortoise keepers. Their bright colors, gentle personalities and manageable size make Redfoots a great choice for a pet tortoise. The Redfoot Manual provides information for both new and experienced keepers alike on all aspects of care and maintenance of Redfoots in captivity. Topics covered include:-Advice on how and where to purchase a Redfoot-Information on natural history and behavior-Ideas and requirements for indoor and outdoor housing-Lighting, heat, moisture and other requirements-Nutrition, health, reproduction, and neonate carePacked with over 120 photographs and illustrations, The Redfoot Manual has everything a keeper needs to set up, maintain and enjoy their Redfoot Tortoise.


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Download or read book The Redfoot Manual written by Mike Pingleton and published by Mike Pingleton. This book was released on 2009-02-24 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: South American Redfooted Tortoises are growing in popularity among tortoise keepers. Their bright colors, gentle personalities and manageable size make Redfoots a great choice for a pet tortoise. The Redfoot Manual provides information for both new and experienced keepers alike on all aspects of care and maintenance of Redfoots in captivity. Topics covered include:-Advice on how and where to purchase a Redfoot-Information on natural history and behavior-Ideas and requirements for indoor and outdoor housing-Lighting, heat, moisture and other requirements-Nutrition, health, reproduction, and neonate carePacked with over 120 photographs and illustrations, The Redfoot Manual has everything a keeper needs to set up, maintain and enjoy their Redfoot Tortoise.


Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery

Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery

Author: Stephen J. Divers

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2018-11-30

Total Pages: 1793

ISBN-13: 0323482481

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Known as "the bible" of herpetological medicine and surgery, Mader’s Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd Edition edited by Stephen Divers and Scott Stahl provides a complete veterinary reference for reptiles and amphibians, including specific sections on practice management and development; taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, behavior, stress and welfare; captive husbandry and management including nutrition, heating and lighting; infectious diseases and laboratory sciences; clinical techniques and procedures; sedation, anesthesia and analgesia; diagnostic imaging; endoscopy; medicine; surgery; therapy; differential diagnoses by clinical signs; specific disease/condition summaries; population health and public health; and legal topics. Well-organized and concise, this new edition covers just about everything related to reptiles and amphibians by utilizing an international array of contributing authors that were selected based on their recognized specialization and expertise, bringing a truly global perspective to this essential text!


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Download or read book Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery written by Stephen J. Divers and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2018-11-30 with total page 1793 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Known as "the bible" of herpetological medicine and surgery, Mader’s Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd Edition edited by Stephen Divers and Scott Stahl provides a complete veterinary reference for reptiles and amphibians, including specific sections on practice management and development; taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, behavior, stress and welfare; captive husbandry and management including nutrition, heating and lighting; infectious diseases and laboratory sciences; clinical techniques and procedures; sedation, anesthesia and analgesia; diagnostic imaging; endoscopy; medicine; surgery; therapy; differential diagnoses by clinical signs; specific disease/condition summaries; population health and public health; and legal topics. Well-organized and concise, this new edition covers just about everything related to reptiles and amphibians by utilizing an international array of contributing authors that were selected based on their recognized specialization and expertise, bringing a truly global perspective to this essential text!