Red-Eared Sliders: From the Experts at Advanced Vivarium Systems (CompanionHouse Books) Choosing a Turtle, Diet, Housing, Breeding, Health, and Painted, Mud, and Musk Turtles

The comprehensive guide to keeping a red-eared slider turtle! Complete care how-to for keeping your red-eared slider happy and healthy How to select your pet and what to look for to ensure your new turtle is in good condition Housing options and how to set up a water turtle vivarium in a way that's comfortable for your new friend Feeding details, including commercial options, live or pre-killed fish, select meats, supplements, and more Heating and lighting requirements for warm and cool environments, growing hatchlings, and avoiding dangerous conditions Diseases and disorders and how to avoid, recognize, and treat them, from metabolic bone disease and shell infections to respiratory disease and parasites Other turtles that require similar conditions, including painted, softshell, musk, mud, and Reeve's turtles Don't bring home a freshwater turtle until you understand what they need to thrive! The remarkable red-eared slider is a captivating freshwater turtle with a host of fascinating