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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Introduction1
  • Glossary of Box Turtle Terms2
  • Chapter One: Understanding Box Turtles7
  • Summary of Box Turtle Facts9
  • Basic Box Turtle Information9
  • Origin and Distribution11
  • Species and Subspecies of Box Turtles12
  • Chapter Two: Things to Know Before Getting a Box Turtle17
  • Do You Need a License?19
  • How Many Box Turtles Should You Keep?23
  • Do Box Turtles Get Along with Other Pets?25
  • How Much Does it Cost to Keep a Box Turtle?26
  • What are the Pros and Cons of Keeping Box Turtles?28
  • Pros for the Box Turtle29
  • Cons for the Box Turtle30
  • Chapter Three: Purchasing Your Box Turtle33
  • On Adopting Rescues34
  • How to Choose a Reputable Box Turtle Breeder36
  • Tips for Selecting a Healthy Box Turtle38
  • Chapter Four: Caring for Your New Box Turtle41
  • The Basics of Reptile Thermoregulation42
  • Box Turtle Housing or Enclosure43
  • Temperature and Lighting Requirements45
  • Maintaining Humidity47
  • Chapter Five: Meeting Your Box Turtle’s Nutritional Needs49
  • The Nutritional Needs of Box Turtles50
  • Animal or high-protein foods51
  • Plant-based food, including fruits and vegetables52
  • Important Vitamins and Minerals53
  • Tips for Feeding Your Box Turtle55
  • Chapter Six: Box Turtle Care and Husbandry57
  • Understanding Box Turtle Behavior58
  • Box Turtle Hibernation or Brumation59
  • Preparing a Hibernaculum62
  • Chapter Seven: Box Turtle Handling and Temperament65
  • Box Turtle Temperament66
  • Tips for Handling your Box Turtle68
  • The Growth and Development of Box Turtles70
  • Behavioral Characteristics of Box Turtles72
  • Chapter Eight: Breeding Your Box Turtle75
  • Selection and Care of the Breeding Pair76
  • Laying and Care of the Eggs79
  • Caring for the Hatchlings81
  • Chapter Nine: Keeping Your Box Turtle Healthy85
  • Common Conditions Affecting Box Turtles86
  • Swollen and Closed Eyes87
  • Ear Abscesses88
  • Parasites89
  • Shell Rot92
  • Respiratory Infection94
  • Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD)95
  • Preventing Your Turtle from Becoming a Health Hazard97
  • Box Turtle Care Sheet101
  • 1.) Basic Box Turtle Information102
  • 2.) Habitat Requirements104
  • 3.) Nutritional Needs105
  • 4.) Breeding Information106
  • Index107
  • Photo Credits112
  • References115

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