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can be, ranging from shy and withdrawn, to outgoing and friendly, to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!
