Guide to Keeping Turtles

Author: Wang Peichao
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: The history of breeding ornamental turtles in China is relatively long-standing, dating back to the Sui and Tang dynasties over 1,400 years ago. Ornamental turtles were raised as imperial pets. Since graduating from university in 1957, the author has conducted long-term research on turtles due to the needs of teaching and scientific research. According to practical and research data, these animals are not only beloved pets but also hold a very important position in the development of civilizations in China or abroad. This book is divided into six chapters. The first chapter mainly elaborates on the relationship between turtles and the history of human civilization; the second chapter informs readers of the essential biological knowledge required for raising ornamental turtles; chapters three to five are the core parts of the book, introducing the current species of ornamental turtles in China and how to enhance the appreciation of turtles; the sixth chapter briefly introduces relevant aspects of ornamental turtle care and general disease prevention. This book systematically and concisely explains the basic theories, techniques, and methods of breeding ornamental turtles, disease prevention, and the setup of aesthetic landscapes. It also provides introductions to 22 common ornamental turtle species in China, including their identification, biological characteristics, breeding techniques, and breeding management. Basically, each ornamental turtle is accompanied by a color photograph. In the section on basic theories, techniques, and methods, black-and-white illustrations are also included. The book is rich in illustrations and text, making it easy to understand.