Book Specs
Binding
Trade Paper
Publisher
CompanionHouse Books
Published on
Dec 1, 2002
Edition
st Edition
Dimensions
5.50x0.25x8.50 Inches
Weight
0.26 Pounds
About the Book
This authoritative illustarted handbook, by expert and author Philippe de Vosjoli, provides guidelines for turtle keepers who wish to have success keeping, displaying, and breeding red-eared sliders and other popular freshwater turtles. The remarkable red-eared slider is a freshwater turtle that belongs to the Emydidae family of turtles, of which there are currently fourteen subspecies. This practical and informative handbook includes information about: *Selecting a healthy turtle *Quarantine and acclimation considerations *Housing needs *Water and feeding *Advice about keeping red-eared sliders healthy and thriving *And much more! A chapter on diseases and disorders provides a complete primer on the health needs and veterinary care of these rewarding reptiles. Although popular pets among children, red-eared sliders require a considerable amount of special care, and this colorful guide provides the necessary information to keep these turtles properly attended in captivity.