The Tortoise Hospital

A practical guide to providing care and nursing for sick and recovering tortoises. Details are given of how to select the best type of hospital accommodations and how to maintain the environment in such a way as to promote quick recovery. The different types of environment required by different species is discussed, together with information on handling BOX TURTLES, TERRAPINS, TOPICAL and MEDITERRANEAN TORTOISES. Other topics presented include: * Assist feeding * Nutrition * Hygiene * Handling techniques. Includes a visual list of common diseases.