TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Introduction 1
  • Chapter One: Biological Information 3
  • Sulcata Tortoises in Focus 4
  • Quick Facts 6
  • Chapter Two: Sulcata Tortoises as Pets 9
  • Reminders Before Getting a Sulcata Tortoise 10
  • Behavioral Characteristics in the Wild and in Captivity 11
  • Interaction with other Species 13
  • Pros and Cons 15
  • Tortoise Legalities 17
  • Threats to Conservation 18
  • Costs of Keeping a Pet Tortoise 20
  • Chapter Three: Acquiring Sulcata Tortoises 25
  • Rescue Centers vs. Legit Breeders vs. Pet Stores 26
  • Selecting a Reputable Breeder and a Healthy Tortoise 29
  • List of Breeders and Rescue Websites 30
  • Chapter Four: Suitable Environment for Sulcata Tortoises 33
  • Housing Requirements for Baby Tortoises 34
  • Chapter Five: Feeding and Nutrition 43
  • Nutritional Requirements 44
  • List of Toxic Plants to Avoid 45
  • Go Green! 46
  • Commercial Foods 47
  • Chapter Six: Husbandry for Sulcata Tortoise 49
  • Building a Tortoise Pen for Adult Sulcatas 50
  • Ideal Size of the Pen 50
  • How to Build a Play Pen 51
  • Ideal Location Tips 51
  • Ideal Temperature 52
  • Male to Female Tortoise Ratio 53
  • How to Protect Tortoises from Predators 54
  • Chapter Seven: Handling and Bathing Your Sulcata Tortoise 57
  • Proper Handling of Sulcata Tortoise 58
  • Bathing Your Pet Sulcata 59
  • How to Bathe Your Tortoise 61
  • Chapter Eight: Breeding and Shipping Sulcata Tortoises 65
  • Sexual Dimorphism 66
  • Nesting 66
  • Incubation and Hatching 67
  • Shipping Your Tortoises 68
  • Chapter Nine: Common Diseases and Treatments 73
  • Common Tortoise Diseases, Prevention, and Treatments 74
  • Chapter Ten: Care Sheet and Summary 81
  • Glossary 101
  • Photo Credits 107
  • References 109

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