Artikelname: A Complete Guide to Breeding Stick and Leaf Insects
Artikelbeschreibung: Stick and leaf insects (also known as phasmids) make ideal pets, being inexpensive to purchase and requiring relatively little in the way of maintenance. The choice is vast and may include, amongst others, spiny monsters, vividly coloured winged insects, placid twigs and leaf-like creatures.This book covers all aspects of owership, with suggestions on selecting the most appropriate species and life stage, detailed consideration of the species readily available in culture, plus useful hints on housing and husbandry. For the ambitious, the author elaborates on the more advanced techniques of breeding phasmids and there is a helpful trouble-shooting section which discusses potential problems together with a variety of solutions.

Artikelname: A Complete Guide to the Snakes of Southern Africa
Artikelbeschreibung: This detailed and comprehensive guide to the 151 snakes indigenous to southern Africa covers all essential aspects of snake biology and behaviour. Now in its second edition, A Complete Guide to the Snakes of Southern Africa has been updated, revised and expanded to include at least 11 newly discovered and 30 re-classified species and sub-species. New information based on international scientific research has been included in the species accounts relating to behaviour, identification, reproduction and snake venoms.

Artikelname: A Field Guide to the Reptiles of East Africa (revised Ed)
Artikelbeschreibung: This superb detailed field guide covers the identification of all snakes, lizards, crocodilians and chelonians (turtles and tortoises) found in the east African countries of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi. With species accounts describing appearance, habitat, distribution and natural history, with distribution maps and many colour photos, this is a complete reference book for anyone with an interest in the reptiles of this area

Artikelname: A Photographic Guide to Frogs and Toads
Artikelbeschreibung: They are clammy, they croak and they jump. However, there is a lot more to frogs and toads than this. While garden toads may be timid but regular visitors to your garden, the aggressive African Bullfrog (or Pac-man frog) might eat his own offspring, and the venom in the skin of some South American Poison-Arrow frogs can kill 10 men.From the American Green Tree Frog to the Oriental Fire-Bellied Toad, this compact guide is an invaluable reference toal covering the wide variety of frogs and toads in the world today. An introductory section explains what frogs and toads eat, how to tell them apart, where they live and how they reproduce. One hundred species are described in the identifier section, with symbols giving at-a-glance information on location, when the frog or toad is active, habitat and rarity. Accompanied by striking colour photographs of every frog and toad in the directory, this book will introduce you to these newly popular and fascinating creatures.

Artikelname: Apple Snails in the Aquarium
Artikelbeschreibung: This title covers all important species of apple snails of the world. It gives taxonomic information, help in distinguishing the species, general apple snail biology, snails in their natural habitat and in the aquarium. The book is primarily writen for those interested in the ecology of Apple Snails.

Artikelname: Bearded Dragon
Artikelbeschreibung: The author shares with the beginning keeper his knowledge and experiences with these charming lizards and covers all the problems likely to be faced. He also reveals the little tricks that will make keeping a Beardie all that much more enjoyable. He goes into details about setting up a terrarium suitable for Bearded Dragons and maintaining colonies of these lizards, including practical advice and instuctions on care and breeding.

Artikelname: Bearded Dragon Manual
Artikelbeschreibung: Compiled by a panel of experts, the Bearded Dragon Manual is an essential resource for every bearded dragon owner. Contains everything from care tips for beginners to in-depth information for expert herp keepers.

Artikelname: Boa Constrictor Manual
Artikelbeschreibung: As attractive, relatively docile and safe reptiles, boa constrictors are considered some of the best large pet snakes. With advice from three herpetological experts and outstanding colour photos, The Boa Constrictor Manual discusses at length all you need to know about caring for your boa constrictor. Common diseases and disorders are thoroughly covered, with IBD, an epidemic viral disease in captive boas, discussed in great detail. All subspecies and many of the currently bred pattern and colour morphs can be found in this book. It is a must have for both beginner and expert snake keepers.

Artikelname: Boas & Pythons: Breeding & Care
Artikelbeschreibung: This volume covers in detail the captive propagation of boas and pythons, among the most commonly kept snakes. Between these covers you will find information on the correct procedures for their reproduction, plus sections on all the basics like feeding, housing, and much more. Fully illustrated in color.

Artikelname: Boas, Pythons & Other Friendly Snakes
Artikelbeschreibung: This book deals with one of the hottest specialty area within the entire pet field, combining an informative and interesting text with over 170 full-color photos and drawings of some of the world's most fascinating snakes. Contents include natural history, selection, terrarium construction, and general care of many varieties of snakes.

Artikelname: Breeding & Keeping Geckos
Artikelbeschreibung: This book covers everything that someone starting out with geckos would want in a book, and it has plenty for the expert as well. Topics such as classification, biology, housing, nutrition, hygiene, general care, and reproduction are treated in depth for fanciers. A large, fully illustrated catalog showing and describing a representative cross-section of the geckos of the world makes this book especially useful.

Artikelname: Corn and Rat Snakes (Purser)
Artikelbeschreibung: Corn Snakes have long been praised as the best pet snake. Their colourful appearance, docile nature, and simple care requirements have won over pet owners and commercial breeders alike. Although taking care of a corn snake isn't difficult, it has to be done right. If you want your pet snake to be healthy, you have to provide him with the proper environment and diet. This Guide is a complete care manual for the interesting and endearing corn snakes and their relatives, the North America rat snakes. It contains information on all the North American rat snakes including, black rat snakes, Texas rat snakes, Baird's rat snakes, and Trans-Pecos rat snakes. With colourful sidebars, boxes and photographs illustrating key topics essential to owners of these hardy serpents, "Corn & Rat Snakes" will help you keep your snake healthy for all of its life.

Artikelname: Encyclopedia of Keeping and Breeding Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles
Artikelbeschreibung: This comprehensive reference text provides information on the captive maintenance of tortoises and turtles. It contains detailed sections on housing, feeding, diseases and treatments.

CURRENTLY REPRINTING, AVAILABLE MAY 2007.

Artikelname: Field Guide to the Frogs of Australia
Artikelbeschreibung: Developed from the New South Wales Frog Watch Program, a frog monitoring program involving schools and amateur herpetologists, this guide helps to identify frogs hopping and croaking from New South Wales to Victoria, Tasmania, southern South Australia and Queensland. Complete with full colour photographs, distribution maps and detailed descriptions, this is the ultimate guide to frogs.

Artikelname: Frogs & Toads as New Pets
Artikelbeschreibung: Interesting beginner's guide to caring for the most common types of pet frogs and toads. Color illustrations throughout

Artikelname: Frogs and Frogging in Southern Africa
Artikelbeschreibung: Southern Africa has almost 130 frog species that occur throughout the region. The first part of this guide is divided into chapters according to the five basic southern African biomes - savanna, grassland, forest, fynbos and desert. Frogs that are commonly found in these habitats are listed and examples of interesting adaptations and behaviour are discussed. The evolution of frogs is explained, how to find, photograph and record them, myths and medicinal uses, and a wealth of other fascinating details. The second part of the guide is a field guide that describes the Southern African frog species in detail, along with distribution maps and colourful photographs. With a few exceptions, frogs are nocturnal or crepuscular animals and can best be found by tracking their calls after dark. To assist in this process as well as in identifying species, a CD is included that features 56 frog calls.

Artikelname: Frogs, Toads & Tree Frogs (Barrons)
Artikelbeschreibung: This manual includes detailed instructions for maintaining a proper terrarium, taking preventative measures against parasites and disease, ensuring a healthful diet for your amphibians, profiles of popular species and breeding.

Covers Horned Frogs,Bulfrogs, Tree Frogs, Tomato Frogs,Fire Bellied Toads,Poison Frogs,Spadefoots, etc, etc

Artikelname: Geckos (Barrons)
Artikelbeschreibung: Intended for terrarium hobbyists, this book contains advice on purchasing geckos, as well as feeding, breeding, and health care. It also offers information on gecko physiology and geckos in their natural environment.

Artikelname: Green Iguanas & Other Iguanids
Artikelbeschreibung: This large, carefully researched book provides information on the care and natural history of not only Green Iguanas but also their many smaller relatives, from swifts to collared lizards. A survey of the family Iguanidae, it is written in easy-to-understand language and fully illustrated in color.

Artikelname: Guide to Owning a Mantella
Artikelbeschreibung: The tiny mantella frogs of Madagascar are among the most colourful of all the frogs. For the first time, an expert gives you all the information you need to keep and breed them successfully.

Artikelname: Hermit Crabs
Artikelbeschreibung: This book, illustrated with many full-colour photos and drawings, presents sensible, easy-to-follow recommendations about selecting and caring for land hermit crabs. It concentrates on providing readers with the information they need and want, all given in an interesting and easy-to-read style.

Artikelname: Horned Frogs
Artikelbeschreibung: Everything you need to know about choosing, handling, housing, feeding and breeding horned frogs is included in this book, as well as information about their health.

Artikelname: Jewels of the Rainforest: Poison Frogs of the Family Dendrobatidae
Artikelbeschreibung: Jewels of the Rainforest is the first book to cover all the poison frogs in detail. All 65 species of Dendrobates, Epipedobates, Minyobates, and Phyllobates are discussed, with extensive coverage of the dozen species that are best known to naturalists and hobbyists alike. All the species are illustrated in full color through a combination of stunning photos and paintings. Each species is compared to related species to make identification easier, what is known of its natural history is summarized, and its distribution is mapped. There are few natural history book as comprehensive and colorful as this one, a fascinating introduction to the wonders of the rainforests.

Artikelname: Keeping and Breeding Snakes (new edition)
Artikelbeschreibung: A revised, updated edition of a standard text on keeping snakes, this book can be used by both amateurs and professionals.

Artikelname: Keeping Unusual Pets: Salamanders
Artikelbeschreibung: One in a series that reveals how to choose and care for unusual or exotic pets. It covers salamanders' housing and shelter, food and water and exercise; how to handle and train a pet correctly; and the appropriate diet for the pet and signs of ill-health.

Artikelname: Land Hermit Crabs
Artikelbeschreibung: In this newly updated edition, renowned invertebrate and reptile expert Philippe de Vosjoli provides the most current information on keeping land hermit crabs. Their easy care and fascinating shells make these palm-sized crabs the most popular invertebrate pet. Here, you'll find essential advice on topics, such as selecting healthy crabs, feeding, regular maintenance, molting, and health care. Among the brand new content for this new edition are colour photographs of an exciting shell-swap series and excellent visual aids for proper "crabitat" design and do-it-yourself shell painting. The book also covers other crab species suitable for the home aquaria

Artikelname: Lizards Rare & Common
Artikelbeschreibung: A wide-ranging introduction to the most popular groups of lizards for the terrarium, with emphasis on geckos, Bearded Dragons, small monitors, and other common species. Fully illustrated with color photos.

Artikelname: Millipedes and Centipedes
Artikelbeschreibung: Millipedes or "thousand leggers" have become important invertebrate pets widely available in many shops. These harmless, often very attractive animals are famous for their numerous legs, herbivorous diets, and general ease of care, but little has been written on them for the average hobbyist. The Guide to Owning Millipedes and Centipedes covers a broad spectrum of millipedes, from small pink and orange species to the giant African blacks (10 inches long) and colorful western desert millipedes. The goal is to provide basic information on the natural history and terrarium care of a variety of millipedes, with hints on identification of the types seen most often. Also covered are the fast-moving, venomous centipedes, flattened many-legged predators that appeal to many hobbyists but remain little understood in the terrarium.

Artikelname: Pet Owner's Guide to the Tortoise
Artikelbeschreibung: The tortoise has been kept as a pet for hundreds of years, and this slow-moving reptile has a fascination all of its own. In this superbly illustrated guide, you will find out everything you need to know about caring for this wonderful creature. Learn all about choosing a tortoise, housing, nutrition, tortoise species and health care.

Artikelname: Practical Care and Maintenance of the Redfoot Tortoise Geochelone Carbonaria in Captivity
Artikelbeschreibung: A comprehensive guide to keeping the popular South American Redfoot tortoise. The book includes detailed information on housing, feeding and breeding, with special emphasis upon how to provide an appropriate environment. It is full of observations based on years of experience with this species and is aimed at anyone who has, or who is thinking about, keeping a Redfoot tortoise as a pet. The information provided in the book has been endorsed and recommended by The Tortoise Trust, the world's leading organization for tortoise and turtle enthusiasts.

Artikelname: Pythons & Boas
Artikelbeschreibung: Pythons and Boas provides an up-to-date look at these sometimes giant snakes, with emphasis on the most familiar species, though every genus is covered, from sand boas and anacondas to Burmese and Reticulated Pythons. There are summaries of what is known of their natural history and care in captivity, and a special chapter spotlights methods of breeding.

Artikelname: Pythons of Australia
Artikelbeschreibung: This book is a very comprehensive study of the pythons of Australia. It is divided into the following chapters: History, Anatomy and Physiology, Behaviour, Reproduction and Life history, Food and Feeding, Conservation and Management, and Captive Care. The book also contains sections on species accounts and a two-page suggested reading list. I found this book very easy to read and very informative. Despite the fact that the species information is limited to Australia, the general information on pythons is very useful. ... There is a discussion on taxonomy noting current terminology for some of the python species whose generic name has been recently changed i.e., Chondropython to Morelia. ... The behaviour chapter is quite interesting and covers such topics as activity patterns, courtship and mating, and combat. It continues by discussing home ranges, locomotion and thermoregulation. Throughout the book, numerous studies have been cited to lend credence to the information, and in this chapter, the tracking studies are quite informative. ... The Reproduction and Life History chapter contains valuable information such as gestation and incubation times, egg laying behavior and average clutch sizes ... Reproductive success, color change, sexual dimorphism and sex ratios are also covered. ... The center of the book contains 34 color plates that are of high quality and depict different pythons for identification, feeding activity and hatching. ... This book would be an asset to anyone that has an interest in snakes especially if they have a specific interest in pythons.

Artikelname: Rainbow Boas and Neotropical Tree Boas
Artikelbeschreibung: This manual focuses on rainbow boas and neotropical tree boas, colorful arboreal snakes that are native to the tropical regions of South America. Readers are advised on all aspects of ownership, from selecting good specimens and determining sex to breeding, feeding, providing correct housing, and health care. Animals are described as they exist in their natural environment, and advice is given on ways of mirroring aspects of nature to help animals thrive in captivity.

Artikelname: Rearing and Studying Stick & Leaf Insects
Artikelbeschreibung: A comprehensive guide for the enthusiast and classroom outlining the classification, life history, structure and predators of Stick and Leaf-insects, with detailed notes on the rearing of the 17 most widely bred in captivity and brief notes on over 55 other species. Also deals with locating, collecting, preservation and photography.

Artikelname: Red-tailed Boas and Other Boa Constrictors
Artikelbeschreibung: This book provides all the information needed to become an expert on the Boa Constrictor. Topics include housing, feeding, breeding, and even a thorough taxonomy of the many Boa Constrictor subspecies.

Artikelname: Reptiles & Amphibians: Management in Captivity
Artikelbeschreibung: This entertaining yet accurate volume covers keeping and breeding of the most popular (and many uncommon) reptiles and amphibians. Written by a zoo-keeper, it is filled with anecdotes and may be one of the most readable terrarium books ever written. All the major groups are covered, even crocodilians, with emphasis on breeding. Fully illustrated with color photos and humorous drawings.

Artikelname: Reptiles and Amphibians (DK)
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Artikelname: Salamanders & Newts as New Pets
Artikelbeschreibung: Interesting beginner's guide to caring for the most common types of newts and other salamanders. Color illustrations throughout.

Artikelname: Scorpions (A Complete Pet Owner's Manual)
Artikelbeschreibung: Scorpions general care and breeding advice, with information on a variety of species.

Artikelname: Scorpions (Walls)
Artikelbeschreibung: Scorpions are among the most unusual and instantly recognisable of all animals. They are fun to observe and easy to keep, and there are several species - such as the striped bark scorpion - whose venom has not proven fatal to adult humans. This book details why these creatures make fascinating pets, even if they aren't warm and fuzzy. This new addition to the Herpetocultural Library has all you need to know about selecting and caring for your pet scorpion. Also included is a special section on other familiar invertebrates that are easy to care for in a home vivarium.

Covers mainly Scorpions, but also sections on Wind & Whip Scorpions, Millipedes & Centipedes, Cockroaches and Mantids.

Artikelname: Scorpions of Brazil
Artikelbeschreibung: First comprehensive treatment of the Brazilian scorpion fauna since 1945. Provides keys and detailed descriptions of the known scorpion fauna of Brazil. Also includes accounts of various aspects of scorpion ecology and biogeography which place the Brazilian species in a worldwide context. Shows why certain species have recently become extinct while others are endangered throughout tropical South America. Far more than an identification guide, this book is a stimulating introduction to the study of scorpions in general.

Artikelname: Scorpions of Southern Africa
Artikelbeschreibung: Although Southern Africa is one of the best places on earth to see and study scorpions, little information is generally available on these misunderstood and often persecuted creatures. "Scorpions of Southern Africa" is both a field guide to the identification of the more common and visible of Southern Africa's rich fauna of 130 scorpion species and a description of the physiology and ecology of scorpions. It dispels myths that portray scorpions as deadly venomous animals to be killed on sight, and offers an intriguing insight into the amazing adaptations that have enabled scorpions to survive over millions of years. Layman's terms are used as far as possible, and a glossary of more complicated terminology is provided. Distribution maps and photographs are given for over 50 Southern African species as well as practical information about where to look for scorpions and how best to handle these often feared creatures.

Artikelname: Snakes as a Hobby
Artikelbeschreibung: A fine introduction to the lives and terrarium care of snakes. Heavily illustrated in color

Artikelname: Snakes as a New Pet
Artikelbeschreibung: Interesting beginner's guide to caring for the most common types of pet snakes. Color illustrations throughout.

Artikelname: Tarantulas and Other Arachnids
Artikelbeschreibung: Despite their ferocious reputation, tarantulas are fascinating animals to observe, and can be kept in a home terrarium. This volume advises on their maintenance and care. Books in the Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series present basic information about pets for new or soon-to-be owners. Advice and instruction covers feeding, housing, health care, training, grooming, protection against hazards, and more. Texts emphasize pet care basics and are easy for all readers to understand, but most titles also present facts that even experienced pet owners and breeders will find new and useful. All books in this series are filled with high quality full-color photos and instructive line art

Artikelname: Tarantulas in the Vivarium :Lifestyle, Husbandry, and Breeding
Artikelbeschreibung: This popular handbook for the captive husbandry and breeding of tarantulas, originally published in the German language, is now available in English. The taxonomy has been updated by the author, Peter Klaas. The text is in two sections. The first is an introductory section discussing tarantula anatomy and life history, the relationships of tarantulas to other arthropods, and general information on vivarium setup and special requirements of tarantulas in captivity. Problems arising in captive care--such as disease and parasites--are discussed, as is the problem of tarantula bites to humans. The second section consists of individual accounts on 40 of the more commonly kept species from around the world. These are illustrated in the book's 123 color photographs. Peculiarities of each of these species are discussed, with special attention to their requirements in captivity. Tarantulas are becoming increasingly popular as vivarium and zoo specimens. This book, based upon the author's extensive personal experience, will become an important reference on the topic, and will add greatly to the small amount of published information about them.

Artikelname: Tarantulas of Belize
Artikelbeschreibung: Tarantulas of Belize is a comprehensive overview of all species occurring in this beautiful Central American country. It is both a reference book and a field guide which brings together everything currently known about the tarantulas of the region. Chapters cover ecology, habitats, identification (including a key), how to find them, conservation and ethical issues, along with a detailed profile, distribution map, and color photograph for every species. An up-to-date reference that presents the tarantulas in the wild, this book is a must for professionals, hobbyists, and naturalists.

Artikelname: Terrariums for Your New Pet
Artikelbeschreibung: Interesting beginner's guide to setting up and maintaining a terrarium for pet reptiles and amphibians. Color illustrations throughout.

Artikelname: The Amazing World of Stick and Leaf Insects
Artikelbeschreibung: From the preface:

When the AES first suggested that I write a second, more advanced book on phasmids for the ever increasing number of enthusiasts, I thought back several years to when I first started serious taxonomic studies on the fauna. My main objective is for this book to satisfy the needs of the serious student, in addition to interesting those enthusiasts who wish to broaden their knowledge of the fauna.

The main section of this book looks at typical, or spectacular, phasmids found in each of the zoogeographical regions; the first attempt to do this in any publication. Other subjects, such as fossil phasmids and essentials for taxonomic study, are also new areas.

Each section has been widely illustrated. The taxonomic problems with studying phasmids, should not put off anyone with a serious interest, who likes a challenge! There is little information on phasmid study readily available for the layman, except for that published in the literature, in various languages. Rather than list references at the end of this book, I have listed the most appropriate references in each section.

The past few years have seen considerable advances in our knowledge of phasmid fauna, in particular with detailed studies on major phasmid collections, a remarkably understudied area, and yet essential to make accurate studies on species. In view of its importance to the taxonomist, I have devoted a section on this book to museum collections, following a series of visits to evaluate most of the major collections.

A likely reason for a greater interest in the phasmid fauna since 1980 is the Phasmid Study Group. Founded in 1980 by Tony lames, with an emphasis on culture of species, its membership now exceeds 500 world-wide, ranging from young children to professional entomologists. Several of its members write important taxonomic papers for scientific journals It has also been a pleasure to write popular articles for publications such as those of the Amateur Entomologists' Society, who publish good quality colour plates to accompany selected articles. Publication in the popular press also encourages interest from the general public. It is my hope that enthusiasts will be able to learn more than the basics about phasmids from this book and, perhaps, pursue further studies. If this book kindles the interest of potential taxonomists or behaviourists, it will have done its job.

Artikelname: The Bearded Dragon
Artikelbeschreibung: Discusses the natural history and anatomy of bearded dragons, offers advice on selecting one for a pet, and provides information on health care, feeding and housing.

Artikelname: The Bearded Dragon: An Owners Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
Artikelbeschreibung: The Bearded Dragon" nicely combines general information about bearded dragons with detailed specifics when it comes to their care. The general information about bearded dragons would give somebody considering a bearded dragon for a pet a good sense of what bearded dragons are like as pets and also what kind of commitment is required to care for them. In addition, the book goes a step farther than many other care books in providing quite detailed instructions. New owners will find this book particularly helpful due to the inclusion of useful details. For example, the section on heating concisely compares different methods and when you might choose them, how to use them, and also provides a few helpful safety tips. Similarly, the feeding section discusses exactly what to feed, how often to feed (differentiating juveniles from adults), and how often to add supplements. The author did a good job of thinking what it might be like to be a complete beginner to keeping bearded dragosn in providing basic but very necessary information.

Artikelname: The Care and Breeding of the African Spurred Tortoise Geochelone Sulcata
Artikelbeschreibung: This practical handbook covers the keeping and breeding of the large African spurred tortoise. It provides comprehensive information on diet, outdoor and indoor housing, distribution, and behaviour.

Artikelname: The Horned Frog Family and African Bullfrog
Artikelbeschreibung: These tropical frogs require special attention regarding diet and protection against parasites. All aspects of animal care and maintenance are discussed in this fact-filled volume.The book includes general information on the subject animal's natural history, distribution in the wild, life expectancy, and physical characteristics. Practical information includes purchasing a good specimen, determining sex, providing correct caging and feeding, health care, and advice for those who want to try breeding.

Artikelname: The Living Boas
Artikelbeschreibung: The Living Boas is the most comprehensive guide to boas and their close kin. From the popular Red-Tailed Boa to the obscure Caicos Dwarf Boa, every species is given an extensive write-up. Sixty-three species in all are illustrated and discussed, including the dwarf boas, banana boas, and spiny boas, and, of course, popular favorites like the Rainbow Boa, Rosy Boa, and the sand boas. The author gives a complete account of the care and breeding of all these snakes and covers the taxonomy, relationships, and structure of the boas in great detail. Filled with beautiful photographs and instructive drawings.

Artikelname: The Living Pythons
Artikelbeschreibung: As a group, pythons rank among the most widely kept and bred of the snakes. Large and small, colorful and drab, pythons are kept, bred, and sold in enormous numbers This book is the most comprehensive guide to pythons and their close kin. From the popluar Ball Python to the obscure Slender Split-jaw, every species is given an extensive write-up. Thirty-six species in all are illustrated and discussed, including the sunbeam snakes, split-jaws, and Neotropical Python, and of course, popular favorites like the Burmese, Reticulated, and Carpet Pythons. The author gives a complete account of the care and breeding of all these snakes and covers the taxonony, relationships, and structure of the pythons in great detail.

Artikelname: The New Encyclopedia of Reptiles and Amphibians
Artikelbeschreibung: There has been a huge surge of interest in reptiles and amphibians over the past few years. This title provides up-to-date research to give an overview, complete with colour photographs, on all reptiles and amphibians. It manages to combine scientific and accessible research with easy to read essays giving it a broad range of appeal.

Artikelname: The Tarantula Keeper's Guide
Artikelbeschreibung: Probably the best one book guide to keeping these fascinating creatures.

Artikelname: The Tortoise and Turtle Feeding Manual
Artikelbeschreibung: This text collates detailed articles and papers on the dietary management of tortoises and turtles. It addresses the problems that every keeper faces when attempting to provide optimum diets in captive situations. The topics covered include: the causes and prevention of "lumpy shell syndrome" and bone deformities; calcium and the D3 metabolism; protein and energy requirements; miscellaneous trace elements; the role of vitamins and supplements; wild foods for captive tortoises; grasses and hay for savannah species; feeding box and wood turtles; and growing perfect hatchlings. The photographs show the incorrect and correct development of tortoises and turtles.

Artikelname: The Tortoise Trust Guide to Tortoises and Turtles
Artikelbeschreibung: The third, fully updated edition of the Tortoise Trust Guide To Tortoises and Turtles is a comprehensive guide to the husbandry and breeding of tortoises and turtles. Unlike many texts, the information here is well researched, accurate, and based upon years of practical experience by acknowledged experts in the field. The advice on choosing animals is comprehensive, and takes into account your local climatic conditions as well as space requirements. The various kinds of housing demanded by differing species is discussed in detail. Feeding is another topic that causes much confusion, and again, this text not only provides practical advice on diets for various species, but explains why these species need to be treated differently. You will find reliable advice on feeding chelonia from arid, rainforest and aquatic environments, including how and when to use vitamin and mineral supplements. Also featured is advice on how to hibernate tortoises safely, and details of which species do and do not hibernate. The health care section is especially comprehensive, detailed, and up-to-date. Captive breeding is also covered, with guidelines on incubators and incubation, as well as hatchling care and rearing. All in all, the Tortoise Trust Guide remains one of THE classic texts on this topic and one which has been highly commended by Tortoise and Turtle societies worldwide.

Artikelname: Tortoises
Artikelbeschreibung: A handbook on keeping and breeding tortoises. Offers advice for the amateur herpetologist on caring for tortoises in captivity, with details of their natural history and habitat.

Artikelname: Turtles and Tortoises
Artikelbeschreibung: The book gives detailed information on both land and water species, with specifics on determining sex, life expectancy, housing, feeding, and health care, etc.

Artikelname: Turtles as a New Pet
Artikelbeschreibung: Interesting beginner's guide to caring for the most common types of pet turtles. Color illustrations throughout.

Artikelname: Turtles in the Terrarium
Artikelbeschreibung: This book is a sensible and easy to follow handbook on keeping and breeding all types of turtles and tortoises, with recommendations about selection and all aspects of the turtle hobby. Beautifully illustrated in full color.

Artikelname: Venomous Snakes of the World
Artikelbeschreibung: From the jungles of South America to the sands of Egypt, venomous snakes have been the focus of mystery, worship, and intrigue. In this handsome, colorful volume, the author explores a multitude of topics concerning these fascinating creatures, from the dangerous process of venom extraction to the sometimes strange relationship between them and mankind. Fuly illustrated in color.