Turtles & Tortoises for Dummies

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Find out about your turtle or tortoise's special needs.The information you need to raise a thriving chelonian.This fun guide will help you choose the perfect turtle or tortoise for your lifestyle and give it the care it needs to thrive. Turtle and tortoise expert Liz Palika provides clear, step-by-step instructions on how to set up a tank, maintain proper water conditions, and feed and care for your chelonian.Discover how to:Select the appropriate turtle or tortoise.Provide a suitable environment.Care for a variety of species.Supply a satisfying and healthy diet.Create an indoor or outdoor home.The Dummies WayExplanations in plain English."Get in, get out" information.Icons and other navigational aids.Tear-out cheat sheet.Top ten lists.A dash of humor and fun.

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Turtles & Tortoises for Dummies.......2007-03-16

I never received this book. Sent an email to seller never received an answer. Bad, bad!!!! Very disappointed. Yes, it is paid for!

Great beginners book........2005-11-15

Clear, easy-to-read, easy-to-follow information about turtles and tortises. I purchased this book after becoming a guardian to an Arizona desert tortise. These creatures are protected and found in small areas of Nevada, California and Arizona, and there is not much information about them to be found. This book had more useful information than I received from any other source.

Not worth the money.......2004-06-17

Given that this book is obviously aimed at the beginner it would make sense for the book to offer decent info for commonly available species; mud and musk turtles, painted turtles, cooters, sliders, maybe Russian and Greek tortises, salcuttas, and some others. However, it doesn't.

The book focuses an insane amount on the large, expensive (often over 1,000US), rare-in-captivity tortises like the Galapagos and aldabra tortise, which are exactly what the novice keeper wont' likely be buying. The common, affordable, and easier to keep turtles and tortises are given short shrift in this book. They may get a line or two, but that's about it.
Furthermore, what information is given seems suspect; reccomended cage sizes tend to be on the small side, temps can be off, as can humidity. It's really not worth having--I threw my copy away.

Save your money.......2004-03-17

I purchased this book thinking (hoping) it would be the excellent source of information it is advertised to be; it is not.

I am very experienced in keeping all kinds of companion animals. As a rule, when I think I might want to add a new species to my household, I research the critter in question with great care. I purchased this book prior to getting my first tortoise. At the same time, I began researching my chosen species on the internet. Based upon what I have learned on the net and in speaking with tortoise keepers & breeders via e-mail/telephone and in person at "reptile expos", the information in this book is at best dated and over simplified and at worst may be dangerous to your pet.

The kindest thing I can say about this book is that it is poorly organized. This alone makes it difficult to formulate an understanding of tortoise culture. Further, the author often contradicts herself, causing the reader to question whether they are misunderstanding the text as they go.

Turtles and torts are highly specialized - they do not adapt to us as dogs or cats do. We MUST adapt to them and fulfill their very specific needs completely. Please research your chosen species very carefully before you purchase a turtle or tort!

If you simply must buy this book, please do not use it as your only or best source of info.

Great for box and tortoise lovers.......2004-01-12

The author was very knowledgeable about her favorites: box turtles and (large) tortoises. That's all well and good, but... None of these turtles are suited for indoor keeping! I would expect that most prospective or current turtle keepers want or have smaller turtles, and it would have been nice to get more detailed info about them. If you can keep your chenolians in an outdoor habitat, BUY THIS BOOK. Otherwise, find another.

Tortoises and Box Turtles Complete Owner's Manual

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Some good and some very bad information.
Attractive
Good for beginner
A turtle book apparently by a turtle enthusiast
This inexpensive book is informative and enjoyable.

Tortoises and Box Turtles Complete Owner's Manual
Hartmut Wilke
Manufacturer: Barron's Educational Series
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Binding: Paperback

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Turtles and Tortoises (Complete Pet Owner's Manual)
Turtles & Tortoises for Dummies
The Guide to Owning a Box Turtle
Box Turtles: Facts & Advice on Care and Breeding (Reptile and Amphibian Keeper's Guide)
The Pet Owner's Guide to the Tortoise (Pet Owner's Guide S.)

ASIN: 0764111817

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This handsomely illustrated book presents a wealth of information on the purchase, housing, and general care of tortoises and box turtles. Books in the Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series present basic information about pets for new or soon-to-be owners, as well as detailed information for other animal hobbyists. Advice and instruction covers purchase, equipment, general care and maintenance, and much more. Texts emphasize the basics and are easy for all readers to understand, but most titles in this series also present facts that even experienced owners and hobbyists will find new and useful. All books in this series are filled with high quality full-color photos and instructive line drawings. Paperback / 64 Pages / 6 1/2 x 7 7/8 / 2000

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Some good and some very bad information........2003-06-17

This book is good as a very basic introduction to Box Turtles and Tortoises. The pictures are good and some of the advice on certain species is worth while.

However, there is some very bad information included. As anexample, increasing the humidity for a Star Tortoise. This advice will secure large vet bills for you from the respiratory issues your Star will certainly develop. Another is keepng your tortoise in a glass aquarium or glass sided enclosure.

I doubt the auther has any real-life experience with many of the tortoise species he mentions in this book. If he did, most will be quite ill or no longer with us.

Attractive.......2002-05-15

This book is really good for beginner. The high quality picture significantly pushing to own a tortoise.
Clear and straightforward presentation for easy understand, although your are very beginner, you can successfully get the basic knowledge.

However, you cannot find detail information in this book because it gives general information only. Actually, if you already feed your tortoise more than half year, then this book is not suitable to you.

Good for beginner.......2002-05-15

This book is really good for beginner. The high quality picture significantly pushing me to own a tortoise.
Clear and straightforward presentation for easy understand, although your are very beginner, you can successfully get the basic knowledge.

A turtle book apparently by a turtle enthusiast.......2001-11-29

I've read a lot of turtle care books, and this is one of my faves! It's very colorful and entertaining. The author knows his subject and is passionate about it. The guide to reading a turtle's body language was really unique. It was like someone else finally realized there was so much more to keeping turtles as pets. :)

This inexpensive book is informative and enjoyable........2000-03-31

An illustration is worth a thousand words and the combination of pictures, illustrations and practical knowledge makes this an excellent book for both the new pet owner and serious hobbyists.

I recommend books to new pet owners on a regular basis at our web site. Hartmut Wilke's books are amoung our favorite suggested references for general care. This book is no exception.

Leopard and African Spurred Tortoise: 'Stigmochelys pardalis and Centrochelys sulcata' (Chelonian Library, Volume 1)
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Leopard and African Spurred Tortoise: 'Stigmochelys pardalis and Centrochelys sulcata' (Chelonian Library, Volume 1)
Holger Vetter
Manufacturer: Edition Chimaira
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Binding: Hardcover

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Incubation of Reptile Eggs: Basics, Guidelines, Experiences

ASIN: 389973601X
Release Date: 2005-12-31

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Based on years of observations from both nature and captivity, this is a must have for field herpetologists, tortoise keepers, conservationists, and anyone else interested in these two largest and most impressive tortoises of the African continent. Chapters cover descriptions, geographical distribution, habitat, diet, reproduction, growth, behavior, diseases, husbandry, and much more. Full-color and b/w photographs, charts, and tables.

Nate the Great and the Tardy Tortoise (Nate the Great)

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Nate the Great and the Tardy Tortoise (Nate the Great)
Marjorie Weinman Sharmat , and Craig Sharmat
Manufacturer: Yearling
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Binding: Paperback

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Nate the Great and the Snowy Trail (Nate the Great)

ASIN: 0440412692
Release Date: 1996-12-10

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The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and someone is eating the flowers in Nate the Great's garden. A green tortoise is slowly, slowly stepping across the lawn, and Nate is slowly, slowly following him. Where does Nate's green guest truly belong? It may take all of Nate the Great's patience and sharp eyesight to find out slowly.

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The Flying Tortoise- A Review

The Flying Tortoise: An Igbo Tale
Tololwa M. Mollel
Manufacturer: Clarion Books
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ASIN: 0395688450

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This humorous traditional tale from the Igbo people of Nigeria features the trickster tortoise, Mbeku, and shows how the tortoise got his rough, checkered shell as a result of Mbeku's greediness and cunning.

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The Flying Tortoise- A Review.......2001-04-30

This story is very good for people ages 6-8, or in the 1-3 grades. It is about a tortoise who loves to play tricks and eat. He hears of a feast in the sky, and wants to go, so he tells the birds that are going that he once had a friend there. The birds believe him, and give him feathers to make wings and fly with. Then Mbeke tells them that the people giving the feast love fancy names, so Mbeke chooses King Aaaaalllll-Of-You. When they go up to the island in the sky, Mbeke coyly asks who the feast is for, and the hosts tell them that t is for "Aaaaalllll of you!" So Mbeke eats the whole feast, leaving none for the birds. The birds furiously rip his wings off, and leave him there. But he cries, and promises never to play another trick. SO the nrds go down and tell Mbeke's lizard friend, Ngwele, to make a pile of very soft things. Mbeke, up in the sky, laughs and exclaims about how he fooled the birds. Swallow, who was preening behind a bush, heard him and went down to tell his flock his plan. When Mbeke jumps to land in his pile, it is all bones and rocks, instead of grass and moss and stuff. So Mbeke's shell is ruined, and he asks Ngwele to sew it up. Ngwele agrees, and spends the whole rainy season patching it up. It looks old and dull now, instead of glowing and new, and Mbeke is embarassed to be seen in it. When he finally goes outside, he pulls his head in his shell so he will not be noticed, a habit to this very day.

Turtles and Tortoises (Complete Pet Owner's Manuals)

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Interesting and new to me
Great resource for the new turtle owner
Good book with general information
Inexpensive & Invaluable
One of the best turtle care books on the market!

Turtles and Tortoises (Complete Pet Owner's Manuals)
Richard Bartlett , and Patricia Bartlett
Manufacturer: Barron's Educational Series
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Tortoises and Box Turtles Complete Owner's Manual
Turtles & Tortoises for Dummies
Aquatic Turtles: Sliders, Cooters, Painted, and Map Turtles
The Turtle: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
The Guide to Owning a Box Turtle

ASIN: 0812097122

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Is a turtle easier to keep than a tortoise? For that matter, what are the differences between the two? These are only the first of many questions answered in this book. The authors describe both indoor and outdoor housing, discuss lighting and heating, and go into great detail on questions of food, health care, and breeding. Paperback / 120 Pages / 6 1/2 x 7 7/8 / 1996

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Interesting and new to me.......2007-10-08

I just wanted to learn more about turtles and it has lots of info about different types of turtles. It is in a pretty easy format and has lots of photos too.

Great resource for the new turtle owner.......2003-07-21

When I got my turtle, Tim, I didn't know a thing about turtles - so I got this book as well as did a ton of research online. This book has TONS of good information (and pictures) about how to care for and house turtles. My turtle is several years old now, and is very happy and healthy. I recommend this to anyone who is looking to get a pet turtle. The reality of turtle-keeping is that it is a LOT of work. Turtles are dirty, and even with high powered filters their tanks need constant cleaning. I didn't know what I was getting in to, but it's worth the effort! Turtles are wonderful pets, and this book will give you all the basic information you need to know.

Good book with general information.......2002-01-10

This is a great book to get you started in the hobby. This book is loaded with valuable information in an easy to read format with loads of pictures and examples. The basics are covered as well as a few of the more in depth topics. The chapters on breeding and hybernating are a little confusing and more information and ideas could have been added. The differences in the requirments needed by different species could have been covered also. This is a general care book. Nothing to fancy. If you want specifics buy a book on the species you are interested in.

Inexpensive & Invaluable.......2000-05-03

For such little investment a wealth of information. From species identification and care basics to 72 color pictures and great tips from true turtle experts. This is a must for a turtle enthusiasts library!

One of the best turtle care books on the market!.......1998-06-20

Though inexpensive, this book provides a wealth of excellent information. It is the most used book in my extensive collection of turtle identification and care books. All turtle owners, beginners and experienced alike, should have this book.

Medicine and Surgery of Tortoises and Turtles

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turtle and tortoise TOME!
The new gold standard in chelonian veterinary science

Medicine and Surgery of Tortoises and Turtles

Manufacturer: Blackwell Publishing Limited
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ASIN: 1405108894

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Medicine and Surgery of Tortoises and Turtles is an innovative and exciting new reference book on the management of chelonians. Covering everything from species identification to virus isolation techniques, it is an indispensable source of information for veterinary practitioners treating sick or injured chelonians and all those involved in captive chelonian care, chelonian conservation medicine, and scientific research. Written by leading chelonian veterinarians from around the world, this definitive book includes: bull; bull;Detailed sections on anatomy, physiology, husbandry, nutrition, diagnosis, diseases, anaesthesia, surgery, therapeutics and conservation. bull; bull;Over 1000 full-colour photographs, which take the reader through disease recognition, practical nursing, captive husbandry and common surgical conditions. bull; bull;Down-to-earth clinical information presented in a user-friendly format. Medicine and Surgery of Tortoises and Turtles is both a step-by-step photographic guide and a detailed source of clinical and scientific data. As well as this, it contains fascinating material that has never been published before, ensuring that it will become the primary chelonian reference book.

Customer Reviews:

turtle and tortoise TOME!.......2006-08-22

as the caretaker of a red-footed tortoise, and being terribly curious about what's going on "under the hood," i found all the answers that i wanted in this amazingly informative book (and then some)!

curious about prescription drugs? diseases? anatomy? surgical techniques? husbandry recommendations? it's ALL there, with wonderfully vivid illustrations. a word to the squeamish, though -- there are many graphic photographs from study cadavers and of case studies that show the effects of major illness, injury, and neglect/abuse.

while the cost is, yes, prohibitively expensive, please don't let that veer you from trying to check this book out for yourself. many public and university libraries participate in inter-library loans, and you may very likely be able to read it that way (that's what i did!).

The new gold standard in chelonian veterinary science.......2004-05-24

Wow! Only rarely does a book come along that will obviously become the gold standard in its field, and this is definitely one of them. At first glance the price is hefty, but once opened it is clear that this text is worth every penny. At almost 600 pages, this is the most comprehensive veterinary text on chelonians published, and is so far ahead of the rest of the field it is impossible to compare it. The book contains lavish quantities of colour photos. This is further supplemented by illustrations and tables to make the vast quantity of information more accessible and user friendly. This is in no way an anecdotal text, but a copiously referenced resource, assembled by well known authors in the forefront of the field of herpetological veterinary medicine. The book itself is a large hardback volume, printed on good quality paper, with a robust binding that promises to withstand many years of use. This text will without doubt soon become the standard in chelonian medicine and surgery. It is an absolute must for any veterinarian working with tortoises or turtles, either in a practice or a zoo situation. It will be equally useful to serious herpetologists, zoo keepers, and those involved in the captive management, breeding, or rehabilitation of chelonians.

Sulcatas: African Spurred Tortoises in Captivity (Professional Breeders Series)

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Sulcatas: African Spurred Tortoises in Captivity (Professional Breeders Series)

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ASIN: 0976733420

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New and revised, provides information on the natural history, anatomy, selection, housing, diet, health, breeding, eggs and incubation, and hatchlings for the hobbyists and professional breeders. Also discusses the red-footed, yellow-footed, leopard and central asian or russian tortoises. 80 full-color photographs, range map.

Jabuti the Tortoise: A Trickster Tale from the Amazon

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An accidental discovery
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Can the Vulture get the better of Jabuti the Tortoise? No.
Marvelous artwork enhances this trickster tale

Jabuti the Tortoise: A Trickster Tale from the Amazon
Gerald McDermott
Manufacturer: Voyager Books
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Another installment in Gerald McDermott's wise and whimsical trickster series, Jabutí the Tortoise tells the tale of the Amazon jungle's shiny-shelled mischief-maker. Although Jabutí doesn't come across as the most clever trickster around in this particular retelling (he's duped by that crabby old Vulture and ends up getting bailed out by the King of Heaven), the colorful pipe-player and his songs are clearly well loved. Well, by everybody but his victims, that is: "Jaguar could remember when Jabutí tricked him into chasing his own tail," and "Tapir could remember when Jabutí tricked him into a tug-of-war with Whale." But we do get to learn how Tortoise's shell became cracked, and why Toucan, Macaw, and Hummingbird boast such brilliant colors.

Not the most notable entry in this region-by-region series, but beautiful and boldly colored nonetheless. Kids who aren't immediately hooked by Jabutí's story will likely still get drawn in by McDermott's vibrant colors and straightforward compositions of simply shaped jungle creatures set against a bright pink dawn. (Ages 4 to 8) Paul Hughes

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Jabutí's shell was smooth and shiny, and the songs he played on his flute were sweet. But his music was a reminder, too, of the mischievous pranks Jabutí sometimes played. When a concert takes place in heaven, Vulture offers to fly Jabutí there . . . all the while plotting a trick of his own.

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An accidental discovery.......2007-08-05

The only reason we read this book is because my girl liked the colors and the turtle on the cover.

At first I didn't think much of the story but it grew on me.

Jabuti is a gifted flute player who has a penchant for playing pranks. He tricked Jaguar into chasing his tale, he tricked lizard into giving him a ride on his back and he tricked Tapir into having a tug-of-war with an orca.

His music is well loved especially by the birds who will sing with him. Well except Vulture who can not sing and is jealous of Jabuti.

One day the birds are summoned by the King of Heaven to sing, rejoice and receive his blessing. Jabuti sees the birds fly and wants to go and play as well. Vulture sees his chance for revenge. He offers to fly Jabuti and when they are high enough Vulture suddenly flips and Jabuti falls and crashes below breaking his shell.

The King of Heaven spots Vulture and asks where is Jabuti. Vulture does not reply. The rest of the birds are sent to find jabuti.

Toucan, Macaw and Hummingbird find him and patch his shell.

Jabuti plays them a thank you song and as a reward; Toucan gets a red and yellow beak, Macaw gets orange feathers, and Hummingbid gets an emerald green belly.

Jabuti goes on playing in the Jungle where the animals likes his music; except of course Vulture who still can not sing.

As I mentioned this story grew on me but my daughter liked it outright. She especially likes the illustrations and will not say no for it to be a bedtime story.

ok.......2007-03-28

Jabuti is a talented tortoise. He lives in the Amazon rain forest. He can play his flute well but brags too much to his fellow animals. There is a concert in heaven and vulture offers to fly Jabuti there. Find out how the vulture gets revenge!

Can the Vulture get the better of Jabuti the Tortoise? No........2004-06-03

I have been tracking down trickster tales from around the world and it is always fascinating to see what animals in different cultures are seen as the sources of mischievous pranks. "Jabuti the Tortoise: A Trickster Tale from the Amazon" is about the central figure in the tribal lore of the Amazon rain forest. He might have short legs and be slow, but he is portrayed in stories as being virtually invincible because he is so clever he is able to outwit his larger foes. Of course, the tales about Jabuti are really about the follies of human beings.

In this story retold and illustrated by Gerald McDermott all of the creatures of the rain forest listen to the songs that Jabuti plays on his flute. But for some of the animals Jabuti's song sounds sour because they recall the prank that Jabuti played on them in the past. My one complaint about this story is that I get the feeling that McDermott is referring to real trickster tales about Jabuti in these passing references and I would really like to hear how Jabuti got the Jaguar to chase his own tail and the rest of these tales.

The point of this particular story is that there was one animal who was jealous of Jabuti, and that was the Vulture. Looking for an opportunity to eat the little tortoise the Vulture gets his opportunity when all the birds of the air were invited to sing for the King of Heaven at a festival. Jabuti wanted to go and play his flute as well and Vulture sees his chance to get the better of the tortoise. Actually, this story is about the trickster, but except for the flashbacks of the first section it is really about the attempt of the Vulture to trick the trickster.

As is often the case with many of these ancient myths and fables, there is a practical side to the story in that it explains why something in nature is the way that it is. As always, McDermott provides brightly colored illustrations (in which the backgrounds are always pink). Other trickster tales by McDermott include "Zomo the Rabbit" A Trickster Tale from West Africa," "Raven: A Trickster Tale from the Pacific Northwest," and "Coyote: A Trickster Tale from the American Southwest," all of which serve as fitting introductions to the universal character of the trickster.

Marvelous artwork enhances this trickster tale.......2002-05-28

"Jabuti the Tortoise: A Trickster Tale from the Amazon" is told and illustrated by Gerald McDermott. It opens with the title character playing his flute. Jabuti wants to play his instrument at a festival for the King of Heaven, but another creature's jealousy leads to conflict.

The fun story is brought to life by McDermott's superb artwork. His brightly colored illustrations have a highly stylized, almost surreal quality that I found very engaging. I loved the pictures of Jabuti, as well as those of the birds, trees, flowers, jaguar, and tapir. Dominated by bright pink and shades of green, the pictures really excite the eye. A charming book.

Leopard Tortoise: The Natural History, Captive Care, and Breeding of 'Stigmochelys pardalis' (Turtles of the World, Testudinidae, Number 4)
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Leopard Tortoise: The Natural History, Captive Care, and Breeding of 'Stigmochelys pardalis' (Turtles of the World, Testudinidae, Number 4)
Richard Fife , and Jerry D Fife
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Presents an insight into the captive care and breeding of the magnificent Leopard Tortoises by expert breeders, Richard and Jerry Fife. Provides detailed information for indoor and outdoor enclosures, diet, breeding and reproduction, care of young tortoises, and health information. 98 full-color photographs, and map.

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