Tortoise Health: In 1968 the Public Health Service was reorganized into three separate health agencies: the Health Services and Mental Health Administration, the National Institutes of Health, and the Consumer Protection and Environmental Health -Service, including the Food and Drug Administration, one of the agencies originally transferred into the Federal Security Agency in 1939. These three health agencies are directed by the assistant secretary for health and scientific affairs, who is aided by the surgeon general of the Public Health Service. Areas of sandy ridges, sand dune country; in high pine woods of peninsular Florida; digs extensive, well-made burrows in colonies; width and depth of burrows vary with size of tortoise health; enlarged as tortoise health grows; each burrow ends in small chamber; sometimes 2 tortoise healths occupy the same burrow; burrows furnish homes for many other animals also, such as opossums, raccoons, snakes, rabbits, gophers, and frogs Reproduction: Oviparous; 5-6 eggs deposited April-July tortoise health must have freedom of room. Needs retreat and sleeping quarters to use at will. Knock out most of i end of barrel big enough for pet to fit in; leave just enough board to keep bedding material from spilling out. Place barrel on its side. Provide with thick layer of sandy soil covered with thick layer of dry leaves and grass. Warmth—Most important; allow tortoise health to bask in sun at will; when maintained outside its natural range, its sleeping barrel must be placed near heating unit. Quarters must be dry and warm at all times; must not become chilled at night.

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