Resources you might find helpful...
Local Veterinarians:
Email your location to president@sdturtle.org and we'll refer you to a qualified and caring Turtle and Tortoise veterinarian in your area.
Web Sites:
The DESERT TORTOISE PRESERVE COMMITTEE is a non-profit organization formed in 1974 to promote the welfare of the Desert Tortoise in its native wild state. Committee members share a deep concern for the continued preservation of the tortoise and its habitat in the southwestern deserts. http://www.tortoise-tracks.org
The TORTOISE TRUST is the world's largest tortoise and turtle organization, with members in more than 26 countries. http://www.tortoisetrust.org
The DESERT TORTOISE COUNCIL promotes conservation of the DESERT TORTOISE in the deserts of the southwestern United States and Mexico. http://www.deserttortoise.org/welcome.html
TURTLES OF THE WORLD site is a prototype for a global database of turtle and tortoise distribution. http://bufo.geo.orst.edu/turtle/geo.html
CHELONIAN RESEARCH FOUNDATION: CRF is a nonprofit organization founded for the production, publication, and support of worldwide turtle and tortoise research, with an emphasis on the scientific basis of chelonian diversity and conservation biology. http://www.chelonian.org
WESTERN POND TURTLE site "Emys Science Frontier" features the one water turtle native to California and other Western states. Learn more about local rescue, rehabilitation and relocation projects. http://www.westernpondturtle.org
Also, we are aligned with the philosophy of the SEA TURTLE RESTORATION PROJECT in its major efforts to save sea turtles throughout the world. http://www.seaturtles.org/
Fantastic Videos! The CALIFORNIA HERPS site has an extensive collection of photos, videos and lists of California reptiles and chelonians. Click this link for great turtle videos: http://www.californiaherps.com/behavior/turtlebehavior.html
Local Web Sites:
Below are several LOCAL AREA links that we recommend for turtle and tortoise husbandry or for reptiles in general.
Reptiles in San Diego County: The Natural History Museum http://www.sdnhm.org/research/herpetology/sdreptil.html
Project Wildlife - San Diego: http://www.projectwildlife.org/
San Diego Zoo Galapagos Encounter - http://www.sandiegozoo.com/galapagos
Newsletter Archive:
For the past 30+ years, the Society's newsletter has been known across the nation to be one of the best periodicals produced by a Turtle and Tortoise Society. While its mailing is a benefit for members, we would like to take an opportunity to share some of our history with all our website guests. (These offerings will change. We will rotate thru various years.)
Please remember, these may contain references (names, places, dates) that are no longer valid and contain care instructions and guidance that may no longer be held in the best light. All things change! Enjoy...
