Good book?

[MarianneL711]

I wanted to get a good book about Russians. Not necessarily about caring for them. I'd like to read about the species and things like that. Any suggestions?

 

[lynnedit]

Well, this is sort of about caring for them, but it is a really good book;
Russian Tortoise in Captivity By Jerry Fife

More information about these tortoise in the wild and some studies that have been done:
http://www.cebc.cnrs.fr/publipdf/2003/LEco26.PDF
http://www.cebc.cnrs.fr/publipdf/2001/LCJZ79.pdf

And this informative thread on our very own TFO
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread-30230.html

 

[GeoTerraTestudo]

There are several good books out there on Russian tortoises (Testudo horsfieldii), Mediterranean tortoises (Testudo species), and tortoises in general. Here is a list of the ones in my library:

Russian Tortoises: A Complete Guide to Testudo
by E.J. Pirog (TFH, 2005)

Mediterranean Tortoises
by Brian Pursall (TFH, 1994)

The Guide to Owning a Tortoise
by Jerry G. Walls (TFH, 2002)

Tortoises: A Beginner's Guide to Tortoise Care
by Andrew and Nadine Highfield (TFH, 2009)

Popular Tortoises
by Philippe de Vosjoli (AVS, 2003)

And here is what I consider the chelonian keeper's bible. It's expensive, but to me, it was well worth it:

Practical Encyclopedia of Keeping and Breeding Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles
by Andrew C. Highfield (Carapace Press, 1996)

 

[MarianneL711]

Great! Thanks so much!

 

[pepsiandjac]

There are a few for sale here, http://www.shelledwarriorsshop.co.uk/tortoise-books-148-c.asp

 

[thatrebecca]

Cool link! If anyone knows of comparable titles on desert torts, I'd be interested.

 

[MarianneL711]

Omgosh i already just love the name of that link! Shell warriors!

 

[TortoiseLuv0131]

I have Russian Tortoises In Captivity on my Kindle and I love it. It's very informative and a handy go-to guide.