Publisher's Synopsis
"Box Turtles" by Lolly Brown is a comprehensive guide for anybody planning on keeping Box Turtles as pets. While Box Turtles are gentle and hardy creatures that are well-suited for first time turtle keepers, the species does require specific and particular care in captivity. And the best way of ensuring that your turtle lives a long and healthy life is by doing your research and gathering information before you even bring one of these amazing creatures home. Objectively assess your capacity to care for one of these high maintenance pets, and only after you can say that you are fully capable of keeping a Box Turtle for the long term, then you can welcome one to become a part of your household. This book contains much of the important information you will need to know about how to take care of a Box Turtle as a pet. Whether you are keeping them indoors or outdoors, are planning on breeding your turtle or not, or are planning on keeping more than one Box Turtle, you will find the information you are looking for within the pages of this book. From housing, diet, breeding, general care and maintenance, to health conditions, this book is a helpful guide for both novices and keepers with several years of experience. Box Turtle care, where to buy, types, behavior, cost, handling, husbandry, diet, and much more included!
