Turtle

Name: Turtle
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ISBN: 9780470037911

ISBN-10: 0470037911

ISBN-13: 9780470037911

Edition: 2nd 2007 (Revised)

Authors: Lenny Flank, Lenny Flank

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The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs-now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!With their interesting shells and slow, deliberate demeanors, turtles are intriguing creatures. The more you know about turtles, the more fascinated you'll be as you watch your pet enjoy life in the slow lane. With colorful photos, charts, and tables, this guide covers the basics, including:Choosing your turtle-terrestrial or aquaticSetting up a tank with the right environmentEssential equipment and suppliesMaintaining the proper temperature, lighting, and humidityFeeding and caring for your turtle

Book details

List price: $12.99
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 4/1/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 128
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.50" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.660
Language: English




All About Turtles



What Is a Turtle?


The Biology of Turtles and Tortoises


Chelonian Anatomy


Turtle Reproduction



Turtle History


Reptile Evolution


The Turtle's Early Ancestors


The Appearance of Modern Turtles


Chelonian Ecology



The Best (and Worst) Turtles for Beginners


The Best Turtles for Beginners


The Worst Turtles for Beginners



Caring for Your Turtle



Choosing Your Turtle


Where to Get Your Turtle


How to Choose a Healthy Turtle


Quarantine


If Things Don't Work Out



Housing Your Turtle


Terrestrial Turtles


Aquatic Turtles



Feeding Your Turtle


Terrestrial Turtles


How to Feed Your Tortoise


Aquatic Turtles



Keeping Your Turtle Healthy


Finding a Veterinarian


Salmonella


Wounds


Respiratory Infections


Intestinal Infections


Hibernation


Parasites


Cloacal Prolapse


Visceral Gout


Skin and Shell Problems


Beaks and Claws


The Calcium Balancing Act



Turtles in Our World



Your Turtle's Behavior


How Smart Are Turtles?


Handling Your Turtle


Holding Your Turtle


Transporting a Turtle


Kids and Turtles



Chelonian Conservation


Herpetological Societies


Captive Breeding


Legal Protections


Appendix: Learning More About Your Turtle


Some Good Books


Magazines


Herpetological Societies and Associations


Internet Resources


Index