Turtles & Tortoises For Dummies (eBook)

Liz Palika (Autor)

eBook Download: PDF

2020 | 1. Auflage
336 Seiten
Wiley (Verlag)
978-1-119-69579-0 (ISBN)

Infos

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 As for personality, you d be amazed at how very different they can be, ranging from shy and withdrawn, to outgoing and friendly, to outright aggressive.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

Autor

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.

Inhalt

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

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 12.3.2020
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Natur / Ökologie
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Tiere / Tierhaltung
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften
• Schlagworte: Haustierhaltung / Sonstige Tiere • lifestyle • lifestyles • Pet Care / Other Animals
• ISBN-10: 1-119-69579-1 / 1119695791
• ISBN-13: 978-1-119-69579-0 / 9781119695790