Red-Eared Sliders

by Katrina Smith

Overview

The most common turtle found in home aquariums, red-eared sliders are great pets for both novice and experienced turtle keepers. Originally a native of warm climates, these semi-aquatic turtles love to bask in the sun when they aren’t foraging for food. Written by a turtle rescuer and rehabilitator, Red-Eared Sliders is an all-inclusive guide to caring for this popular turtle species. This book contains instructions on how to construct and maintain proper indoor and outdoor enclosures for sliders as well as other closely related turtle species along with vivid, full-color photos displaying the completed habitats.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780793849246
Publisher:	TFH Publications, Inc.
Publication date:	08/01/2011
Series:	Animal Planet Pet Care Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	329,500
File size:	8 MB

About the Author

Karina Smith received a BS in biology from Eastern New Mexico University. She has been the adoptions coordinator for the Mid-Atlantic Turtle and Tortoise Society (MATTS) in Maryland for over 11 years, where she has been involved in the care and adoption of over 1000 turtles. She and her husband share their home with a western hognose snake, a mud turtle, various foster turtles and a cat.