Related  Information

These links are to information in my possession that may or may not be authored by myself that I feel to be of importance.  In all likelihood this may be the most constantly changing and eventually the largest part of this site. For MUCH more extensive information - visit the World Chelonian Trust by clicking the logo below

Husbandry Information

Veterinary Care

Breeding and Incubation

Conservation

African Spurred Tortoise (Geochelone Sulcata) Care Tips - Marissa (Adams) Armour

Basic Aquatic / Basking Turtle Indoor Habitat by Nathan N. Aileo

The Star Tortoise (Geochelone elegans) - Jeff Jenkins

Indotestudo elongata Hatchling Care Sheet - by Darrell Senneke

Red Eared Sliders (Trachemys scripta elegans) Hatchling Care -  by Gloria Anaité Paiz

(For a very extensive care sheet selection visit the World Chelonian Trust)

Understanding Biological Filtration - Jody Karlin

Air Conditioning Dangers - by Darrell Senneke

Hibernation (brumation) - Alex. Dempsey

Nutrient Analysis of  Replacement Tortoise Foods - by Darrell Senneke

Stress - by Misty Corton

Why Soak?  - by D. Senneke

Ten Commandments of Reptile Purchasing (The Do's & Don'ts) - Unknown Author

Chelonians - Veterinary Practice and Husbandry Reprinted with the permission of Sharon Redrobe

Conjoined Indotestudo elongata Hatchlings - Part I - Darrell Senneke

Conjoined Indotestudo elongata - Separation - Part II - Darrell Senneke

Conjoined Indotestudo elongata - Care -  Part III - Darrell Senneke

Emergency First Aid for The Wounded Tortoise / Turtle© - by Misty Corton

Keratin and Pyramiding© - By Paula Elis Morris

Understanding and Coping with Runny Nose Syndrome (RNS) by  Misty Corton

Emergency Incubation Techniques for Temperate Species - Darrell Senneke

A Model for an Incubator with Electronically Regulated Daily Temperature Cycle  Part I - Victor Loehr   This article first appeared in "The Tortoise Trust Newsletter - Summer 1997"

A Model for an Incubator With Electronically Regulated Daily Temperature Cycle - Part II    -  Results - Victor Loehr -This article first appeared in "The Tortoise Trust Newsletter - Summer 1997"

Indoor Nesting - by D. Senneke (slow loading page - but worth it!)

CITES and the Tortoise and Turtle Trade - Wil Luiijf   WARNING!!! Photographs used here, while authentic, could be disturbing to younger individuals.

Top Eleven Greedy Reasons Not to Buy a WC Turtle or Tortoise - by D. Senneke

All information and photos used in these pages is copy written, photos not taken by myself are credited.  Any use other than personal of the information or photos  tendered here without the express written consent of myself and / or the originator of the materials will be subject to legal action.