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Book Description - Shelled Companions Tortoises and turtles are among the most fascinating creatures to welcome into your home-ancient, gentle, and full of personality. But caring for these unique reptiles requires knowledge, patience, and a deep understanding of their natural needs. Shelled Companions is the complete guide every keeper needs to ensure their turtle or tortoise lives a long, healthy, and fulfilling life. This comprehensive manual takes you on a journey through every essential aspect of tortoise and turtle care. Beginning with species selection, the book helps you choose the reptile that best matches your lifestyle, environment, and level of experience. Detailed species profiles highlight size, temperament, habitat preferences, and long-term care requirements, ensuring you make an informed decision from the very start. Shelled Companions breaks down the fundamentals of proper habitat setup-both indoor enclosures and outdoor pens. You'll learn how to create safe, enriching environments with the right heating, lighting, humidity, and substrate. The book explains the critical importance of UVB lighting for shell health, proper basking temperatures, and habitat hygiene, offering step-by-step guidance for creating the ideal home for your shelled friend. Nutrition is another core focus, with clear feeding plans tailored to herbivorous, omnivorous, and aquatic species. From fresh greens and calcium supplements to balanced protein sources, you'll discover exactly what your tortoise or turtle needs to thrive. The book also covers hydration techniques, safe foods, foods to avoid, and how to prevent diet-related illnesses such as metabolic bone disease. Turtles and tortoises communicate in quiet, subtle ways, and this guide helps you understand their behaviors, stress signals, and seasonal cycles. With practical advice on enrichment, handling, and social interaction, you'll gain the confidence to build a bond based on respect and trust. Health management is thoroughly addressed, including common illnesses, warning signs, and when to seek veterinary care. From shell rot and parasites to respiratory infections, Shelled Companions empowers you with the knowledge to act early and keep your reptile safe. Whether you're caring for a tiny hatchling or a decades-old companion, this book offers reliable, accessible advice grounded in reptile biology and real-world experience. Shelled Companions is more than a guide-it's a celebration of these remarkable animals and a roadmap to giving them the best possible life. With the right information and attentive care, your shelled companion can truly become a lifelong friend.

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