Description
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 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
