Simple Turtle Care Manual

Author: Song Jingyu, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: There are approximately 240 species of turtles existing worldwide, which possess high ornamental value, medicinal value, and edible value. China has a long history of utilizing turtles, but the industry began in the 1980s and has since entered a period of rapid development. Apart from domestic turtles, many foreign species are also bred. This book starts with the basic knowledge of turtles, covering the construction of turtle farms and their nutritional needs, and provides a detailed introduction to the current status, biological characteristics, and breeding methods of over 40 domestic turtle species. It also explores the cultivation and breeding techniques of green hair turtles. Finally, it discusses turtle disease prevention and treatment, as well as the processing and utilization of turtles. This book not only emphasizes the production-oriented breeding of turtles but also values their family-level pet care, with a focus on turtle resource conservation. Additionally, to assist readers in identifying different turtle species, the book includes numerous black-and-white illustrations and valuable color photographs of turtles. This book is suitable for turtle farm technicians, professional turtle breeders, and turtle enthusiasts, and can also serve as a reference for wildlife protection workers, personnel from various levels of fisheries administrative departments, and students in technical schools.