Sulcata tortoises are one of the more popular pet tortoises. They are quite alluring when it comes to owning and raising a dinosaur-like pet. But, most people do not do all the research before bringing home a new pet sulcata. There are many sulcata tortoise books that are packed full of information.
It is very important to research as much as possible. Read websites, forums and books. Make your best assessment as to whether or not a sulcata is a good pet for you.
Sulcata Tortoise Pet Owner’s Guide
With over 16 years of professional reptile-keeping, the author is fully versed in sulcata tortoises, as well as other reptiles. In this book, read about the many facets of sulcatas – from their natural setting, biology and in captivity.
- Acquiring a Sulcata
- Sulcata Tortoise Anatomy and Biology
- Sulcata Behaviors
- Breeding Sulcatas
- Captive Considerations
- Sulcata Tortoise Daily Care
- Sulcata Tortoise Diet
- Suclata Tortoise Enclosure and Husbandry
- Myths about Sulcata Tortoises
- Sulcata Tortoise Health
- Water and Humidity
Sulcatas: African Spurred Tortoises in Captivity
Although some of the information in this sulcata tortoise book may be outdated, you will find a lot of information that can be quite valuable.
The author also mentions red footed tortoises, yellow footed tortoises, leopard tortoises and Russian tortoises.
View 80 color photographs and a range map.
- Sulcata Tortoise Natural History
- Sulcata Anatomy
- Selecting a Sulcata
- Housing a Sulcata
- Sulcata Diet
- Sulcata Tortoise Health
- Breeding Sulcatas
- Incubating Sulcata Tortoise Eggs
Pet Sulcata and Leopard Tortoises Care Guide
Everything you need to know about the Sulcata tortoises and Leopard tortoises. The author, William S Clinton, covers all aspects of keeping sulcata tortoises and leopard tortoises. This is a nice reference guide to raising these large tortoise species.
- Sulcata and Leopard Tortoise Care
- Sulcata and Leopard Tortoise Diet
- Housing Sulcata and Leopard Tortoises
- Breeding Sulcata or Leopard Tortoises
- Selecting a Pet Sulcata or Leopard Tortoise
Leopard and African Spurred Tortoise – Chelonian Library
Volume 1 of the Chelonian Library is all about leopard tortoises and African spurred tortoises. The book is packed with observations and knowledge about both species from the wild and in captivity. However, the book has been translated from German, so you may find some of the wording can be a bit confusing.
View full color and black and white pictures, charts and tables. Find about 115 color photos.
- Leopard Tortoise and Sulcata Tortoise Descriptions
- Leopard Tortoise and Sulcata Tortoise Geological Distribution and Habitat
- African Tortoise Diet
- Tortoise Growth
- African Tortoise Behaviors
- Husbandry in Captivity
- Reproduction and Breeding
