An illustrated guide to keeping turtles as pets, discussing their specific needs and special traits, and offering advice on housing, feeding, monitoring, and handling turtles.

A guide on how to care for a pet turtle.

Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, health, and breeding of box turtles and provides information on keeping them as pets.

Discusses the natural history, selection, care, and breeding of the terrestrial turtles commonly known as tortoises.

An introduction for young readers on the basics of how to care for a pet turtle. Bright photos and clear, simple text lay the foundation for children to take greater responsibility and a more active role in their pets' lives. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fun-facts section, a list of needs and dangers to the pet, and sources for further research. The Pet Care series is a valuable resource for...

Information about how to care for a turtle as a pet.

The Box Turtle Manual seeks to "help prospective owners keep their turtles healthy and happy." Given the low price tag placed on a box turtle in a pet shop, many casual shoppers add a box turtle to their household without preparation or knowledge about how to keep the animal alive. Since quality information is difficult to find on box turtles, Philippe de Vosjoli and Dr. Roger Klingenberger remedy the situation with this Advanced Vivarium Systems...