Animais Exóticos, Selvagens, Silvestres, Aves, Peixes, Mamíferos Marinhos, Zoologia Bem Estar Animal, Ética e Direito Medicina Comportamental, Psiquiatria, Filosofia e Criadores

Tortoise Husbandry and Welfare

De: Jane Williams
ISBN: 9781800623712
2024, Cabi Books
Capa mole
Páginas: 304

Keeping captive tortoises healthy and well is a significant challenge. Because they are ectotherms, these reptiles are totally dependent upon external sources to maintain body temperature and therefore metabolic function. Their physical environment is vital for them to remain healthy and, as owners, we have to provide sufficient choice in the environment for them to be able to experience as near optimum conditions as we can.

Covering all aspects of tortoise husbandry and welfare, this book advises on:

· Suitable temperature ranges, light sources, humidity, substrate, space, and seasonal changes according to individual tortoise species.

· Specific dietary requirements, and opportunities for expression of natural behaviours including reproduction.

· Variety of environments, ranging across indoor and outdoor accommodation options, to achieve optimum conditions for tortoises in captivity.

Written by a leading clinical animal behaviourist, this book is an important read for anyone involved in tortoise welfare, from students and zoo rescue staff, to pet owners and the veterinarians advising them.
- What Is a Tortoise?
Pages: 1-5
- How Tortoise Biology Affects Health and Behaviour
Pages: 6-23
- The Captive Environment
Pages: 24-47
- Artificial Lighting and Heat Sources
Pages: 48-60
- Tortoise Diets
Pages: 61-78
- Health Checks – Indicators of Good Health
Pages: 79-92
- Common Illnesses and Diseases in Tortoises
Pages: 93-117
- Tortoise Behaviour and Learning
Pages: 118-131
- Emotional States in Tortoises
Pages: 132-140
- Social Interactions in Tortoises
Pages: 141-148
- Breeding Tortoises
Pages: 149-164
- Tortoise Hibernation/Brumation
Pages: 165-180
- Mediterranean Tortoises
Pages: 181-197
- Tropical Dry Grassland Tortoises
Pages: 198-210
- Tropical Tortoises from Humid Forest Areas
Pages: 211-221
- Horsfield’s (Afghan or Steppe) Tortoises
Pages: 222-229
- Egyptian Tortoises
Pages: 230-240
- What It Takes to Be a Tortoise Keeper
Pages: 241-249
- Health and Safety for the Tortoise Keeper and Tortoise
Pages: 250-256
- Tortoise Keeping – Past, Present, Future
Pages: 257-270
Jane Williams

Completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Companion Animal Behaviour Counselling at the University of Southampton in 2006, and an MSc in Companion Animal Behaviour Counselling at the same university in 2010. In January 2014 she became an ASAB Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB). She is a full member of the APBC (Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors) and served as its Chair from 2017 to 2020. Williams is also a member of the British Veterinary Behaviour Association (BVBA), and is registered with the Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC) as a Clinical Animal Behaviourist and an Animal Training Instructor.