{"product_id":"box-turtle-handbook-adams-j-dawson-9798289528230","title":"Box Turtle Handbook: Breeding, Keeping, Selecting, Feeding, Health Care, Handling And Everything You Need To Know About Keeping Box Turtles As Pets.","description":"Are you ready to embark on a decades-long journey with one of nature's most fascinating and enduring reptiles?\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're a beginner turtle owner or a long-time enthusiast, the Box Turtle Handbook is your ultimate guide to understanding, caring for, and connecting with your box turtle-every step of the way. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBox turtles are intelligent, curious, and full of character-but they require more than a tank and a few pellets to thrive. With lifespans that can exceed 50 years, bringing a box turtle into your life is a serious commitment-and a deeply rewarding one. This comprehensive handbook equips you with the knowledge, tools, and insight you need to give your turtle the best care possible-from hatchling to healthy senior. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInside this book, you'll discover: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e✅ A complete overview of box turtle species and subspecies, including Eastern, Ornate, Three-Toed, Gulf Coast, and more\u003cbr\u003e✅ How to understand your turtle's behavior, body language, and seasonal changes like brumation\u003cbr\u003e✅ Expert tips on choosing the right turtle: wild-caught vs. captive-bred, and how to assess health\u003cbr\u003e✅ Creating the perfect habitat indoors or outdoors-safe, secure, enriched, and stimulating\u003cbr\u003e✅ Temperature, lighting, humidity, and substrates explained in clear, actionable detail\u003cbr\u003e✅ Feeding guidelines: what to feed, how often, and what to avoid-plus supplements and hydration\u003cbr\u003e✅ Health care essentials: shell rot, parasites, respiratory infections, and how to find a reptile vet\u003cbr\u003e✅ Responsible breeding, egg incubation, and hatchling care\u003cbr\u003e✅ Legal and ethical considerations, including permits, wildlife protection, and the ethics of wild collection\u003cbr\u003e✅ How to plan for your turtle's lifelong needs, including emergency and long-term care\u003cbr\u003e✅ A curated list of trusted resources, communities, and tools to connect with turtle lovers around the world \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you're just getting started or deepening your care routine, this is more than just a how-to guide-it's a heartfelt celebration of the incredible journey that is box turtle companionship. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith practical advice, scientific insight, and compassionate care techniques, Box Turtle Handbook helps you become not just a pet owner-but a lifelong guardian, advocate, and friend to your turtle. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBring home the knowledge your box turtle deserves. Order your copy today and give your shelled companion the life it was meant to live.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Adams J. Dawson,Adams Dawson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798289528230\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/24\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 156\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.48lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.33d","brand":"Adams J. Dawson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49097173729535,"sku":"9798289528230","price":12.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/box-turtle-handbook-adams-j-dawson-9798289528230","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}