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Tables of Contents for Turtles
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
What Turtles Are Like
4
5
Factors in Your Decision
6
1
One or Two?
7
1
Male or Female?
7
2
Acquiring a Turtle and Getting It Settled
9
24
The Natural History of Semiaquatic and Acquatic Turtles
9
1
Profiles
10
8
Species Conservation
18
1
Where to Buy a Turtle
18
1
Checklist for a Healthy Turtle
19
1
Determining a Turtle's Age
20
1
Terrarium for Semiaquatic Turtles
21
2
Aquarium for Acquatic Turtles
23
3
Where to Put the Terraium or Aquarium
26
1
Outdoor Enclosures
26
1
TIP: Recapturing Your Outdoor Pet
27
1
Fresh Summer Air on Balcony or Patio
28
2
HOW-TO: Get Your Turtle Settled
30
3
Proper Care and Feeding
33
20
Housing Turtles Together
33
1
Hibernation Can Be Important
33
1
TIP: What If It Wakes Up Too Soon?
34
1
Ten Golden Rules for a Healthy Turtle
35
1
HOW-TO: Give Proper Care
36
2
A Healthy Diet
38
2
Table: A Healthy Diet for Turtles
40
1
Checklist: Feeding Guidelines
41
1
Breeding Turtles
42
3
Caring for Baby Turtles
45
1
HOW-TO: Care for Turtle Eggs
46
2
Preventive Care and Health Problems
48
5
Behavior and Activity
53
7
Body Language
53
1
The Senses
54
1
TIP: Shedding of Horny Layers
55
1
Body Language: A Guide
56
2
HOW-TO: Train a Turtle
58
2
Index
60
2
Information
62
2
Ask the Expertsd
64