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Turtles & Tortoises for Dummies Paperback - 2020

by Liz Palika


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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 As for personality, you'd be amazed at how very different they can be, ranging from shy and withdrawn, to outgoing and friendly, to outright aggressive.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!

From the rear cover

  • 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

Details

  • Title Turtles & Tortoises for Dummies
  • Author Liz Palika
  • Binding Paperback
  • Pages 336
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher For Dummies
  • Date 2020-04-07
  • ISBN 9781119695745 / 1119695740
  • Weight 0.95 lbs (0.43 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.9 in (23.11 x 18.54 x 2.29 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Turtles, Turtles as pets
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2020932959
  • Dewey Decimal Code 639.392

About the author

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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