Vitamin deficiencies cause many common turtle diseases. Identify symptoms of turtle diseases by looking at their shell with these tips from the owner of a reptile store in this free pet care video.

Expert: Tim Cole
Bio: Tim Cole has kept reptiles for more than 40 years. He has professional experience working with zoos and scientific field studies. Cole is the owner of Austin Reptile Service.
Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA

Duration : 0:1:32

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A tortoise can make a great exotic pet and come in several varieties. Learn how to pick out a healthy tortoise as a pet with tips from a reptile expert in this free pet care video.

Expert: Cordell Jacques
Bio: Cordell Jacques has worked in the pet industry for more than 10 years, currently working at Huron Pet Supply in Ann Arbor, Mich.
Filmmaker: Travis Waack

Duration : 0:1:24

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Try to handle your turtle with both hands. If the turtle is aggressive, handle by the rear half of the shell. Learn how to handle your turtle from an industry professional in this free pet care video.

Expert: Cordell Jacques
Bio: Cordell Jacques has worked in the pet industry for the past 10 years. He has been a reptile hobbyist in one form or another for most of his entire life.
Filmmaker: Travis Waack

Duration : 0:1:37

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Desert tortoises eat vegetables, but they prefer dried plants and grasses. Learn to care for desert tortoises with tips from the owner of a reptile store in this free pet care video.

Expert: Tim Cole
Bio: Tim Cole has kept reptiles for more than 40 years. He has professional experience working with zoos and scientific field studies. Cole is the owner of Austin Reptile Service.
Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA

Duration : 0:1:16

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