{"product_id":"russian-tortoise-pet-owners-manual-marcus-l-greenfield-9798251583083","title":"Russian Tortoise Pet Owners Manual: The Complete Guide to Caring, Feeding, Housing, and Keeping a Healthy Russian Tortoise.","description":"If you are considering bringing a Russian tortoise into your home-or already have one-this guide provides practical information for every stage of tortoise care. \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eRussian Tortoise Pet Owners Manual\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e covers essential knowledge for both beginners and experienced reptile keepers.\u003cbr\u003eNative to the dry grasslands and deserts of Central Asia, Russian tortoises are valued for their manageable size, hardy nature, and distinctive behaviors. Although often considered one of the easier tortoise species to keep, proper care is important to ensure a healthy life that can last 40 to 50 years or more.\u003cbr\u003eThis book explains the species' natural history, behavior, and communication signals, and shows how to create a suitable environment in captivity. Topics include housing, habitat design, temperature control, lighting, diet, nutrition, enrichment, and safe handling practices.\u003cbr\u003eAdditional sections cover daily husbandry, grooming, health monitoring, and veterinary care, helping owners recognize early signs of illness and prevent common problems. For those interested in breeding, the manual introduces the reproductive cycle, egg incubation, and hatchling care.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eRussian Tortoise Pet Owners Manual\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e offers a clear, structured approach to caring for Russian tortoises, supporting long-term health and well-being for these unique pets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Marcus L. Greenfield\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798251583083\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/10\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 104\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.33lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d","brand":"Marcus L. Greenfield","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50665296036095,"sku":"9798251583083","price":13.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_12d29217-fe54-4df9-ac2f-01e3058cf6a8.jpg?v=1792011205","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/russian-tortoise-pet-owners-manual-marcus-l-greenfield-9798251583083","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}