Wasserschildkröten

by Various, Christine Steimer (Fotograf), Karin Heckel-Merz (Illustrator)

This book is one of more than 175 titles in Barron's extensive line of "Complete Pet Owner's Manuals. " All titles in this series present pet care information for non-specialist animal owners and pet buyers. These heavily illustrated manuals are filled with facts about the title animal's origins and traits, as well as advice on purchasing, housing, feeding, health care, and much more. Each book is individually written by a trainer, breeder, veterinarian, or other animal specialist. Titles in this series cover every popular breed of dog and cat, as well as freshwater and marine fish for aquarium hobbyists, lizards and other terrarium pets, many bird varieties, and virtually all other animals that are kept as pets. All books are filled with vivid color photos and instructive line illustrations.

64 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

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Reviews

[Blutrippe · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ich bin doch etwas von diesem Buch enttäuscht.
Der Teil zur Gestaltung des Lebensraums ist sehr gut und detailliert, wenn es aber um die Tiere selbst geht, wird viel von Ei-Ablage und dergleichen gesprochen. Ob das etwas ist dass immer passiert, ob der Partner nun da ist oder nicht, wird nicht erwähnt und im allgemeinen fühle ich mich nicht unbedingt viel schlauer wenn es um die Tiere geht.
Was mich auch sehr störte ist, dass "Anfängerfreundliche" Arten vorgestellt werden, im Buch allerdings oft auch welche abgebildet sind, die nicht einmal angesprochen wurden.
Ich persönlich habe nur vom Beckenteil etwas mitgenommen und bin vom Rest doch enttäuscht.

[Krystl Louwagie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I ordered this book because I am interested in owning a turtle as a pet. After considerations, I won't until my hedgie and rats pass away, and until I have some serious time and money to dedicate to the task.

However, onto the book review. It was very good in informing the reader on what kind of turtle for beginners to get, what taking care of an optimal healthy turtle entails, options for housing, and specific care for different breeds. It made me think that taking care of a turtle would be really quite hard and time consuming, and require a lot of extra skill (to modify the tanks, etc.). Still, I can see how it wold be exciting and challenging as well-and, I still want one someday, but, still think it sounds like a handful. It was a little disturbing to read just because now it seems like all the people I know that have turtles are not doing things how they're supposed to at all.

My complaint on this book, as in many animal health care books, is I wanted more clear clean cut directions on what exactly to buy, have, set up, before you bring your turtle home-a detailed checklist and tips on where to get all these things-and actual directions for the tank changes she suggests-I have *no idea* how to put a draining hole in the bottom of a glass tank-how many people have the equipment to do that? I'd actually love it if books like these actually listed brands and everything of where to get supplies or directions on building things suggested for your turtle. Also, maybe even general prices of such items. I've read the book, but still, I'm a little confused on *exactly* what kind of lights to buy, etc.

Also, some explanations on the turtles themselves-like, if you get a female turtle, does she *have* to lie eggs? Because that's what it sounded like...

So, all in all, I would've liked more of an idiots guide for a new un-informed turtle owner.