Turtle

Chapter 1: What Is a Turtle?

The Biology of Turtles and Tortoises.

Chelonian Anatomy.

Turtle Reproduction.

Chapter 2: Turtle History.

Reptile Evolution.

The Turtle's Early Ancestors.

The Appearance of Modern Turtles.

Chelonian Ecology.

Chapter 3: The Best (and Worst) Turtles for Beginners.

The Best Turtles for Beginners.

The Worst Turtles for Beginners.

Part II: Caring for Your Turtle.

Chapter 4: Choosing Your Turtle.

Where to Get Your Turtle.

How to Choose a Healthy Turtle.

Quarantine.

If Things Don't Work Out.

Chapter 5: Housing Your Turtle.

Terrestrial Turtles.

Aquatic Turtles.

Chapter 6: Feeding Your Turtle.

Terrestrial Turtles.

How to Feed Your Tortoise.

Aquatic Turtles.

Chapter 7: Keeping Your Turtle Healthy.

Finding a Veterinarian.

Salmonella.

Wounds.

Respiratory Infections.

Intestinal Infections.

Hibernation.

Parasites.

Cloacal Prolapse.

Visceral Gout.

Skin and Shell Problems.

Beaks and Claws.

The Calcium Balancing Act.

Part III: Turtles in Our World.

Chapter 8: Your Turtle's Behavior.

How Smart Are Turtles?

Handling Your Turtle.

Holding Your Turtle.

Transporting a Turtle.

Kids and Turtles.

Chapter 9: Chelonian Conservation.

Herpetological Societies.

Captive Breeding.

Legal Protections.

Appendix: Learning More About Your Turtle.

Some Good Books.

Magazines.

Herpetological Societies and Associations.

Internet Resources.

Index.