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The leopard tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis) is one of the most sought-after pets among tortoise enthusiasts. Due to its impressive size and distinctive, contrasting appearance, it has been one of the most commonly kept tropical tortoises in captivity. To help you successfully care for this very interesting, fascinating, and lovable African tortoise, author Mario Herz provides important tips and suggestions for its care in this book. Each volume in this series introduces you to the most popular terrarium animals, species by species. Every book offers detailed, practical care instructions, and you will find all the information you need to successfully breed your animals. All important questions, from the required tank size to terrarium setup, technical equipment, species-appropriate nutrition, and disease prevention, are answered with numerous tricks and tips. Experienced, long-time breeders share how to encourage the animals to breed and raise the young healthily. All of this is presented in full color, generously illustrated, and attractively designed, focusing solely on your terrarium animal - species by species.