Caring For My New Turtle

Turtles are often a first pet. They are small and seem easy to care for. But turtles need the right kind of tank, warm water and food to thrive. Turtle owners love their pets. The only way to become a good turtle owner is to learn all about their needs.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades two through five, this title provides readers with basic information for taking care of turtles"--Provided by publisher.

Both water turtles and land turtles can be kept as pets. These unique creatures are not the most common pets, and it is best to try to re-create their natural environments as much as possible. A happy pet turtle can live for a very long time, sometimes as long as 50 years!

Turtle makes it fun and easy for beginners to learn about caring for their favorite pet turtles, from wood turtles to red-eared sliders.

"The Turtle book will teach you how to properly care for your pet and provide compelling animal facts along the way. Readers will discover how rewarding pet ownership can be, while learning about the responsibilities of having a pet"--

"Features of Aquatic turtles include: information on natural history; how to construct both indoor and outdoor habitats; methods of heating, lighting, and filtration; complete guide to nutrition and feeding; instructions on breeding; current health care information; descriptions and care information for many species."--Page 4 de la couverture.

Painted turtles are some of the most endearing reptiles available to modern keepers. They are one of the easier aquatic species to care for, but you'll have to establish a proper habitat for your new pets and adopt maintenance procedures that will keep them healthy and happy. Accordingly, as when caring for any other pet, new keepers must strive to learn as much as possible about the behavior, ecology and biology of the species. This is the only way to provide them with the highest quality of life possible. Inside, you will find the information you need to learn how to take care of painted turtles. You will learn about the habitat requirements and nutritional needs of these colorful turtles, as well as the things you need to look for when selecting your new pet.