Are you looking to buy a book on how to care for a tortoise? If so there are a few things you should be aware of. Not all books are worthy of you spending your hard earned cash on. Here are a few tips on what to look for when searching the shops or online. After all if you want an in-depth reference which you can return to year after year it should have some authority. Here I have outlined just a few important points to look for when buying your guide.
My Top 5 Tips
1. Does the author have a sound knowledge base and is able to convey this to the reader?
2. Is the author available for advice ie. through an email address or is it a general reference book with no specific author?
3. Do you like the style of the book, does it have detailed information on health, environment, feeding, heating, lighting etc
4. Does the book have any specific detailed information and guidance on what to look for when buying a tortoise or even where you should go to buy one. Some species are endangered and you are not legally allowed to buy them.
5. Is the advice and information contained within the book easy to follow and practical in nature so you can put it into practice? Or is it aimed at a more academic audience?
Although this information may appear 'common sense' you could find if you are new to keeping and caring for a tortoise you will drown in information overload! It is important to remember that if you plan to buy a tortoise you should be aware that your new pet may outlive you! It is a huge commitment to take on and this should always be at the forefront of your mind. Taking a tortoise into your home requires so much more than a little rabbit hutch and a few lettuce leaves. At the very least you should know how large the enclosure should be for optimum health and well-being. You should know what to use for the substrate in the enclosure and also what diet your chosen species of tortoise requires.
Different types of chelonian can require quite different environments to live in in order to thrive and stay healthy. If you decide on a less popular species you will possible have to provide a larger enclosure for example. One of the larger types of tortoise will need a very large home which could be the size of an entire room in your house!When you are looking for information online about your chosen pet you will come across a huge amount of information, however not all of it is authoritative or even correct!
There are so many elements to consider before you even buy your tortoise. Therefore you should choose your guide to keeping them very carefully. Once you have done some homework and due diligence you will be able to narrow your search down to just a few possible guides. Once you are at this point it is just a matter of choosing the one that 'jumps' out at you. Whichever you choose good luck with caring for your new friend for probably the rest of your life!v
Ellie Bear is a tortoise enthusiast and has been keeping tortoises for many years. If you are interested to find out more about these amazing creatures go to TortoiseTips
For the best authoritative guide on caring for your tortoise go to http://tortoisetips.com/tips/ where you will find expert information and help.
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