Turtles and tortoises : [electronic resource] everything about selection, care, nutrition, breeding, and behavior / R.D. Bartlett and Patricia P. Bartlett ; illustrations by Michele Earle-Bridges.

"With a special chapter: Understanding your pet turtle or tortoise"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 112-113) and index.

Animal hobbyists having special interest in reptiles, amphibians, and spiders will find many handsome and instructive Complete Pet Owner's Manuals devoted to these animals. Each book is profusely illustrated with full-color photos and high-quality line art. Written by experts in clear, direct language, these books tell owners what they need to know about correct feeding, health maintenance, parasite problems, and keeping a terrarium.