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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Introduction 1
  • Chapter One: Wood Turtles 101 3
  • Facts about Wood Turtles 4
  • Size, Life Span, and Physical Appearance 5
  • Quick Facts 6
  • Chapter Two: Wood Turtles as Pets 9
  • What Makes It a Great Pet? 10
  • Choosing Your Wood Turtle 11
  • Wood Turtles Licensing 13
  • Conservation Connection 15
  • Cost of Owning a Wood Turtle 16
  • Is Your Budget Ready? 16
  • Chapter Three: Purchasing a Wood Turtle 23
  • Where to Purchase Your Wood Turtle 24
  • The Reputable and Smart Wood Turtle Breeder 27
  • Characteristics of a Healthy Breed 31
  • List of Breeders and Rescue Websites 31
  • Chapter Four: Proper Housing for Your Wood Turtles 37
  • Housing Requirements 38
  • Cage 39
  • UV & UVB Light 40
  • Night Light 42
  • Substrate 42
  • Humidifier 44
  • Terrarium 45
  • Heat Pads 45
  • Chapter Five: Diet for Your Wood Turtle 47
  • Nutrition in the Wild vs. In Captivity 48
  • Nutritional Needs in the Wild 48
  • Nutritional Needs in Captivity 49
  • Tips for Feeding Your Pet 50
  • Feeding Amount and Frequency 51
  • Juveniles 52
  • Adults 52
  • During Hibernation 52
  • The Best Turtle Food Brand for your Pet Wood Turtle 53
  • Chapter Six: Husbandry Requirements for Wood Turtles 57
  • A Happy and Healthy Home 58
  • Cage or a Terrarium 58
  • Temperature 59
  • Humidity 60
  • Filtration and Cleaning 60
  • Landscaping/Aquascaping 61
  • Lighting 62
  • Basic Housing Checklist: 63
  • Habitat Tips 63
  • Habitat Maintenance Tips 65
  • Chapter Seven: Handling and Hygiene of Your Wood Turtles 67
  • Handling and the Hygiene of Your Pet 68
  • Grooming Your Pet Wood Turtle 70
  • Water Quality 71
  • Other Essential Information 73
  • Nails 74
  • Beaks 75
  • Chapter Eight: Breeding and Shipping Wood Turtles 77
  • Sexual Dimorphism 78
  • How to Set Up the Right Breeding Conditions 78
  • How to Breed Your Pet Wood Turtle 80
  • Egg Removal, Incubation and Hatching of Eggs 80
  • Raising Wood Turtles 82
  • Life Cycle of a Wood Turtle 82
  • How to Package Your Wood Turtles 85
  • Chapter Nine: Common Diseases and Treatments 89
  • Superficial Wounds 90
  • Respiratory Infection 91
  • Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD) 92
  • Diarrhea 93
  • Dehydration 93
  • Eye Problem 94
  • Abscesses 94
  • Shell Rot 95
  • Chapter Ten: Care Sheet and Summary 97
  • Glossary 111
  • Photo Credits 117
  • References 119

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