The spurred tortoise is the largest continental land tortoise. It can reach a length of over 80 cm and weigh more than 100 kg. In his book, Mario Herz describes not only the distribution but also the behavior of the giant tortoise and provides valuable tips for keeping them. Many photos from his own breeding of the animals enrich the guide. The books in this series introduce you to the most popular terrarium animals, species by species. Each volume offers you 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 tips and tricks. Experienced, long-time breeders reveal how to encourage the animals to breed and how to raise the young tortoises healthily. All of this is presented in full color, generously illustrated, and attractively designed, focusing solely on your terrarium animal - species by species.