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.
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Information and advice to help you take good care of your turtles and tortoises
Typical turtles and tortoises: varieties, traits, behavior, and more
Expert advice: feeding, determining sex, breeding, health care, and more
Understanding turtles and tortoises: body language, changes in appearance, and their meanings
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You can keep those eyes bright and your pet active for many years to come. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
Information and advice to help you take good care of your turtles and tortoises
Typical turtles and tortoises: varieties, traits, behavior, and more
Expert advice: feeding, determining sex, breeding, health care, and more
Understanding turtles and tortoises: body language, changes in appearance, and their meanings
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You can keep those eyes bright and your pet active for many years to come. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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57 of 60 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best turtle care books on the market!,
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This review is from: Turtles and Tortoises (Complete Pet Owner's Manual) (Paperback)
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.
20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
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Inexpensive & Invaluable,
By S.J.Bettwy (South Florida) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Turtles and Tortoises (Complete Pet Owner's Manual) (Paperback)
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!
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good book with general information,
By MT (Lorain, OH United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Turtles and Tortoises (Complete Pet Owner's Manual) (Paperback)
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.
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Like any other living creature, your pet turtle or tortoise needs the three basics-food, water, and shelter. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
semiterrestrial turtles, carapacial markings, plastral concavity, roofed turtle, common snapper, leaf turtles, pulpy vegetables, vertebral keel, costal scutes, tortoise species, alligator snapper, basking turtles, pancake tortoise, map turtles, star tortoise, wood turtle, ornate box turtle, aquatic turtles, turtle species, carapace length, bog turtles, eastern box turtle, leopard tortoises, musk turtles, most turtles Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, New Guinea, South America, Gulf Coast, Rio Grande, Central America, East African, North American New!
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Like any other living creature, your pet turtle or tortoise needs the three basics-food, water, and shelter. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
semiterrestrial turtles, carapacial markings, plastral concavity, roofed turtle, common snapper, leaf turtles, pulpy vegetables, vertebral keel, costal scutes, tortoise species, alligator snapper, basking turtles, pancake tortoise, map turtles, star tortoise, wood turtle, ornate box turtle, aquatic turtles, turtle species, carapace length, bog turtles, eastern box turtle, leopard tortoises, musk turtles, most turtles Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, New Guinea, South America, Gulf Coast, Rio Grande, Central America, East African, North American New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- A Field Guide to Western Reptiles and Amphibians (Peterson Field Guide) by Robert C. Stebbins in Back Matter
- Field guide by Terry Collins in Back Matter
- Reptiles and Amphibians: Revised and Updated (Golden Guide) by Hobart M. Smith in Back Matter
- Turtles of the United States and Canada by Carl H. Ernst in Back Matter
- In Search of Reptiles and Amphibians by Richard D. Bartlett in Back Matter
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- Reptiles, Amphibians, and Invertebrates: An Identification and Care Guide by Patricia P. Bartlett on 18 pages
- Florida (Ecotravellers Wildlife Guides) by Fiona Sunquist on page 231
- Becoming Best Friends W/Iguana (Pet Friends) by Bill Gutman in Back Matter
- Terrarium and Cage Construction and Care by Richard Bartlett in Back Matter
- Aquatic Turtles (Complete Herp Care) by David T. Kirkpatrick in Back Matter
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