Painted turtles pets

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.

The author, Ben Team, is an environmental educator and author with over 16 years of professional reptile-keeping experience. Ben currently maintains www.FootstepsInTheForest.com, where he shares information, narration and observations of the natural world. When not writing about plants, animals and habitats, Ben enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife.

Covered in this book:- Acquiring- Anatomy- Behavior- Biology- Breeding- Captive considerations- Daily care- Description- Diet- Ecology- Enclosure- Health- Husbandry- Interacting- Lighting- Maintenance- Monitoring- Myths and Misunderstandings- Taxonomy- The ideal environment.... and much more