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Author Palika, Liz, 1954- author.

Title Turtles and tortoises for dummies
Published Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley, 2020

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Description 1 online resource
Contents Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Introduction -- About This Book -- Conventions Used in This Book -- Foolish Assumptions -- How This Book Is Organized -- Part 1: Deciding Whether a Turtle or Tortoise Is Right for You -- Part 2: The Who's Who of Turtles and Tortoises -- Part 3: Welcome Home! Creating a Safe and Healthy Environment -- Part 4: Open Wide! Turtle and Tortoise Health -- Part 5: The Part of Tens -- Appendixes -- Icons Used in This Book -- Where to Go from Here -- Part 1 Deciding Whether a Turtle or Tortoise Is Right for You
Chapter 1 Understanding Chelonians -- Understanding Life in the Original Mobile Home -- Treasuring the Unusual -- Battling Extinction -- Making a Difference by Preserving Turtles and Tortoises -- Chapter 2 Understanding What Turtle and Tortoise Ownership Requires of You -- Growing Old Together -- Managing Expenses -- Making Sure That Your Significant Other Is on Board -- Coexisting with Other Pets -- Mixing Chelonians and Children -- Recognizing That Chelonians Aren't Soft and Fuzzy -- Taking Time and Energy to Provide a Safe and Healthy Environment
Keeping in mind that housetraining and obedience training aren't required -- Steering clear of salmonella and other threats -- Avoiding Common Mistakes -- Chapter 3 Choosing the Right Turtle or Tortoise for You -- Aquatic, Terrestrial, or Something in Between? -- Aquatic and semi-aquatic turtles -- Terrestrial turtles -- Tortoises -- Diurnal or Nocturnal? -- Introvert or Extrovert? -- Younger or Older? -- Male or Female? -- One Turtle or Two? -- Same Species or Different? -- Chapter 4 Finding Your Turtle or Tortoise -- Choosing Between Wild-Caught and Captive-Bred Chelonians
Wild-caught turtles and tortoises -- Captive-bred turtles and tortoises -- Locating a Seller of Chelonians -- Evaluating a Chelonian's Health -- Part 2 The Who's Who of Turtles and Tortoises -- Chapter 5 Aquatic Turtles -- Red-Eared Slider (Trachemys scripta elegans) -- Painted Turtles (Chrysemys picta) -- Common Map Turtle (Graptemys geographica) -- Mississippi Map Turtle (Graptemys pseudogeographica) -- Eastern Mud Turtle (Kinosternon subrubrum) -- Striped Mud Turtle (Kinosternon baurii) -- Reeve's Turtle (Chinemys reevesi) -- European Pond Terrapin (Emys orbicularis)
Smooth Softshell Turtle (Trionyx muticus) -- Spiny Softshell Turtle (Trionyx spinifera) -- Matamata (Chelus fimbriatus) -- Big-Headed Turtle (Platysternon megacephalum) -- Florida Cooter (Pseudemys floridana) -- Yellow-Headed Temple Turtle (Hieremys annandalei) -- New Guinea Side-Necked Turtle (Chelodina parkeri) -- Twist-Necked Turtle (Platemys platycephala) -- Chicken Turtle (Deirochelys reticularia) -- Florida Red-Bellied Turtle (Pseudemys nelsoni) -- Chapter 6 Semi-Aquatic Turtles -- Bog Turtle (Clemmys muhlenbergii) -- Spotted Turtle (Clemmys guttata)
Summary Select the appropriate turtle or tortoise Create the perfect home for your pet Understand your turtle's nutritional requirements Discover how to care for your pet turtle 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. With descriptions of over 80 species of turtles and tortoises and information on everything from heat lamps to photoperiods, you'll find all you need to keep your reptilian companion safe and happy throughout its life. Inside ... Provide a suitable environment Care for a variety of species Supply a satisfying and healthy diet Maintain your pet's health Breed your turtle or tortoise Learn more with helpful top ten lists
Notes Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ProQuest Ebook Central, viewed on August 17, 2021)
Subject Turtles as pets.
Turtles.
Turtles
Pets
PETS / Reptiles, Amphibians & Terrariums.
Turtles
Turtles as pets
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781119695790
1119695791
9781119695523
111969552X