Yellow-Bellied Sliders (Trachemys scripta scripta) are lively, intelligent freshwater turtles loved by keepers worldwide. In Yellow-Bellied Sliders: The Complete Care, Habitat, and Breeding Guide, herpetologist Dr. Elias Montgomery offers a complete, science-based guide to their care and wellbeing.

• Discover their natural history, diet, and behavior.


• Learn how to design a safe and enriching enclosure.


• Master feeding, lighting, filtration, and breeding practices.


• Understand health care, water quality, and ethical ownership.

Perfect for both beginners and seasoned reptile keepers, this comprehensive handbook helps you create the ideal environment for a happy, healthy yellow-bellied slider.