Your fun guide to selecting, caring, and loving your turtle or tortoise!
Coexisting with a turtle or tortoise may not be a warm and fuzzy experience, but it definitely has its rewards. And with more than 250 species to choose from, you’re bound to find one that’s right for you. Looks-wise, they can range from very plain and unadorned to a brightly colored and embellished with every manner of crest, crown, spike, and dewlap. As for personality, you’d be amazed at how very different they can be, ranging from shy and withdrawn, to outgoing and friendly, to outright aggressive. And when it comes to longevity, well, let’s just say that when you commit to a turtle or tortoise, you’re in it for the long haul. For example, the standard American box turtle can live more than 125 years, a leopard tortoise has a life span of up to 100 years, and an aldabran tortoise can live to be more than 200 years old!
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 cl ear, step-by-step instructions on how to:
* Select the appropriate turtle or tortoise
* Provide a suitable environment for your new pal
* Care for a variety of chelonian (turtle and tortoise) species
* Supply you pet with a satisfying and healthy diet
* Create an indoor or outdoor home
* Understand your turtle’s or tortoise’s special needs
Generously illustrated with line drawings and high-quality photographs, Turtles & Tortoises For Dummies covers all the bases. Topics covered include:
* Deciding whether a turtle or tortoise is right for you
* Choosing between a turtle and tortoise
* Who’s Who of turtles and tortoises–a complete guide to dozens of species, where they’re from, what they’re like, and how they are as pets
* Creating a safe and healthy environment for your pet
* Recognizing and treating common health problems and finding a good veterinarian to help you care for your chelonian
Turtles & Tortoises For Dummies is your fun guide to selecting, caring for, and sharing your life with a chelonian.
P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you’re probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Turtles and Tortoises For Dummies (9780764553134). The book you see here shouldn’t be considered a new or updated product. But if you’re in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We’re always writing about new topics!
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Introduction 1
Part 1: Deciding Whether a Turtle or Tortoise Is Right for You 7
Chapter 1: Understanding Chelonians 9
Chapter 2: Understanding What Turtle and Tortoise Ownership Requires of You 19
Chapter 3: Choosing the Right Turtle or Tortoise for You 35
Chapter 4: Finding Your Turtle or Tortoise 49
Part 2: The Who’s Who of Turtles and Tortoises 57
Chapter 5: Aquatic Turtles 59
Chapter 6: Semi-Aquatic Turtles 73
Chapter 7: Semi-Terrestrial and Terrestrial Turtles 87
Chapter 8: North American Box Turtles 101
Chapter 9: Small Tortoises 115
Chapter 10: Medium-Sized to Large Tortoises 127
Chapter 11: Really Big Tortoises 137
Chapter 12: Special Tortoises 145
Part 3: Welcome Home! Creating a Safe and Healthy Environment 153
Chapter 13: Making a Home for an Aquatic or Semi-Aquatic Turtle 155
Chapter 14: Making an Indoor Home for a Terrestrial Turtle or Small Tortoise 165
Chapter 15: Keeping a Turtle or Tortoise Outdoors 173
Chapter 16: Lighting Up Your Chelonian’s World 181
Chapter 17: Keeping Your Turtle or Tortoise Warm and Toasty 187
Chapter 18: Water: The Magic Liquid 195
Part 4: Open Wide! Turtle and Tortoise Health 201
Chapter 19: Making Sure Your Pet Eats the Right Things 203
Chapter 20: Monitoring Your Turtle’s or Tortoise’s Health 225
Chapter 21: Breeding Your Chelonians 243
Chapter 22: Sleeping the Winter Away 263
Part 5: The Part of Tens 269
Chapter 23: Ten Turtles and Tortoises That Make Great Pets 271
Chapter 24: Ten Turtles and Tortoises That May Be Difficult to Care For 275
Chapter 25: Ten Ways to Keep Your Pet Healthy 281
Chapter 26: Ten Common Mistakes to Avoid 287
Appendix A: Chelonian Terms and Scientific Names 293
Appendix B: Sources of Things Chelonian 303
Index 307
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Liz Palika is the author of over 20 pet care books. She lives with a variety of turtles and tortoises, including sulcata and leopard tortoises and Gulf Coast box turtles.
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