Handbook of food plants for turtles and other reptiles.

Marion Minch is not only a long-time successful breeder of various tortoise species but also an excellent expert on native wild herbs. The seed box she founded and manages is well-known among tortoise keepers and nature enthusiasts. Her name is inseparably linked to reptile care and the species-appropriate nutrition of tortoises. Her handbook on food plants summarizes the most important native food plants for herbivorous and omnivorous reptiles. It considers not only tortoises but also iguanas, spiny-tailed lizards, and even chameleons. Covering everything from the basics of plant biology to native wild herbs and suitable food plants for winter-active tropical reptile species, this comprehensive work provides the foundation for species-appropriate care. The expanded and supplemented edition addresses additional important aspects.