{"product_id":"pelomedusidae-turtles-pet-ownership-bible-elias-montgomery-9798270105907","title":"Pelomedusidae Turtles Pet Ownership Bible: The Complete African Side-Neck Turtle Care Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003eGraceful, ancient, and endlessly fascinating, \u003cb\u003eAfrican Side-Neck Turtles\u003c\/b\u003e-members of the \u003ci\u003ePelomedusidae\u003c\/i\u003e family-stand among the most captivating reptiles in the world. In \u003ci\u003ePelomedusidae Turtles Pet Ownership Bible\u003c\/i\u003e, wildlife expert \u003cb\u003eDr. Elias Montgomery\u003c\/b\u003e delivers a complete guide to understanding, caring for, and ethically keeping these remarkable turtles, blending scientific insight with decades of hands-on reptile husbandry experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis all-in-one reference explores everything you need to know about African side-neck turtles-from their evolution and anatomy to their modern-day role in herpetoculture and conservation. Whether you are a beginner turtle keeper or an experienced herpetologist, this book equips you with the knowledge to raise healthy, active turtles that thrive in captivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, you'll discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fascinating \u003cb\u003eevolutionary history and natural behavior\u003c\/b\u003e of Pelomedusidae turtles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to choose a healthy, \u003cb\u003ecaptive-bred turtle\u003c\/b\u003e and avoid wild-caught specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetailed \u003cb\u003ehabitat setup guidelines\u003c\/b\u003e, including water-to-land ratios, lighting, filtration, and temperature control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eComprehensive chapters on \u003cb\u003efeeding, diet, and nutrition\u003c\/b\u003e-what to feed, how often, and how to prevent common deficiencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpert advice on \u003cb\u003ehealth care, disease prevention\u003c\/b\u003e, and recognizing early signs of illness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep-by-step guidance for \u003cb\u003ebreeding, nesting, and raising hatchlings\u003c\/b\u003e responsibly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eEthical discussions on conservation, lifespan management, and the future of side-necked turtles in captivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Montgomery combines ecological context with practical instructions, helping readers not only replicate natural conditions in home aquaria but also understand the deeper biological needs that shape these turtles' lives. Each section is filled with actionable details on water quality, basking systems, UVB lighting, behavioral enrichment, and safe handling techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is more than a care manual-it's a celebration of one of Africa's most resilient and adaptive reptile families. From the charming \u003cb\u003ePelomedusa subrufa\u003c\/b\u003e to the distinctive \u003cb\u003ePelusios species\u003c\/b\u003e, every page honors the beauty, intelligence, and ecological importance of these semi-aquatic turtles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're setting up your first enclosure or refining your breeding program, \u003ci\u003ePelomedusidae Turtles Pet Ownership Bible\u003c\/i\u003e offers everything you need for ethical, informed, and fulfilling turtle keeping-rooted in respect for nature and guided by science.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Elias Montgomery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798270105907\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/19\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 98\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.31lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.20d","brand":"Elias Montgomery","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49170583978239,"sku":"9798270105907","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/pelomedusidae-turtles-pet-ownership-bible-elias-montgomery-9798270105907","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}