The Box Turtle Manual

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Summary: This book was a life saver!
Review: I bought a box turtle in 1993 because my grandkids talked me into it! And boy was I ignorant! The little thing almost died before I found The Box Turtle Manual. And no wonder, because I was doing everything wrong! This little book saved my turtle's life, I have no doubt. And now my turtle is not only a healthy, happy, growing, hibernating, reptile, but she has her own website.... It answered ALL the questions I had, plus ones I didn't know enough to ask! It was and continues to be invaluable! Thank You Philippe De Vosjoli and Roger Klingenberg!

Rating:
Summary: This book was a life saver!
Review: I bought a box turtle in 1993 because my grandkids talked me into it! And boy was I ignorant! The little thing almost died before I found The Box Turtle Manual. And no wonder, because I was doing everything wrong! This little book saved my turtle's life, I have no doubt. And now my turtle is not only a healthy, happy, growing, hibernating, reptile, but she has her own website.... It answered ALL the questions I had, plus ones I didn't know enough to ask! It was and continues to be invaluable! Thank You Philippe De Vosjoli and Roger Klingenberg!

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Summary: The Box Turtle Manual or "My Box Turtle Bible"
Review: I love this book. I can't praise it enough for all the helpful hints it has given me, helped me out with big and small problems I've encountered with my turtles, and last but not least, it SAVED ME MONEY because I didn't have to go to the veterinarian with all the small problems, they were easily dealt with once I knew how. It's a must-have for any turtle-owner!

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Summary: Unnecessarily Cold
Review: I've owned a wonderful box turtle, Pete, for three years. I've found this book to be useful for troubleshooting, and I do appreciate what it says about children who are given turtles and don't know how to handle them. But I object to the book's stance that turtles are best thought of as specimens to look at but not interact with. We pick our turtle up every day and kiss him goodnight every night. Handling doesn't stress him; in fact, he often naps on my shoulder. He is our pet and a member of our family, and we all seem to enjoy interacting with each other.

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Summary: Perfect, wish I had it sooner
Review: My son had a wood turtle who was experiencing some problems with his eyes. Finally bought this book, but the turtle died before I got the book. The book is very good and has a lot of good information for us people who don't know much about turtles. Wish I would have gotten the book a little sooner and realized what the problem really was.

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Summary: A fine little book
Review: The author has done much to make keeping box turtles and other reptiles and amphibians easier. He has saved many thousands of their lives.

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Summary: A must for Box Turtle owners!
Review: The book is good with one ommision. My box turtle loves ham and beef. Under feeding in the book and under meat products ham and beef are not listed. I would recommend that both ham and beef be listed under meat products under feeding in the next edition of the book. Also is it possible to get the email or mailing addresses of the authors? My email address is: [e-mail]

Thank you,

Sincerely,

Richard S. Trynda, D.V.M., M.Ed. Educational Computing Consultant

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Summary: NO Boxie owner should be without!!
Review: This book is awesome! Everything that keepers need can be found here in this easy to read, straight to the point book. If you have, or are considering a pet Box turtle you need this book!!

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Summary: a little preachy
Review: This book while informative was a little disappointing in other ways, such as its tone etc. Still a solid reference, and a good way to learn about how to take care of your pet.

Rating:
Summary: a little preachy
Review: This book while informative was a little disappointing in other ways, such as its tone etc. Still a solid reference, and a good way to learn about how to take care of your pet.