Many of the most popular reptiles and amphibiansincluding snakes, monitors, geckos, anoles, chameleons, red-eared sliders, box turtles, and frogsconsume live foods in nature. In fact, when done correctly, a diet consisting of live foods can be beneficial for herps and economical for hobbyists. Raising Live Foods covers numerous common food speciesincluding crickets, mealworms, earthworms, snails, shrimp, fruit flies, fish, mice, finches, and moreand explains which prey species are appropri...

Boas in Captivity by Vin Russo Boas in Captivity was written to help educate herpetoculturists and hobbyists about the natural history of Boa constrictor and also their captive care including housing, feeding, health issues, breeding, and raising of healthy young boas. The fascinating color morphs and pattern anomalies that occur are presented in text and beautiful photos in the Photo Gallery. Boa constrictors are indigenous to Central America and South America. These complex snakes have t...

Still the most popular large snake in the pet world, the boa constrictor of South America is a hardy, beautiful snake that is fairly docile and considered safe when handled properly. In The Boa Constrictor Manual, world-renowned herp expert Philippe de Vosjoli has written a concise and useful guide, well illustrated with color photographs, that offers all of the information a boa keeper needs to maintain a pet snake safely and in the best of health. This Advanced Vivarium Systems title inc...

Very few spiders generate the same emotional reaction as the large, hairy tarantula. Despite their stereotypical portrayal in movies, these easy-to-care-for spiders make excellent low-maintenance pets. Designed for the beginning tarantula owner, this comprehensive manual includes essential advice on selecting, feeding, and caring for your pet, as well as tips on breeding and health maintenance. A special chapter offers up-to-date information on some of the most popular and readily availabl...

This edition of Common Kingsnakes has been revised and expanded to cover several related species. The book is packed with beautiful new photographs showcasing interesting varieties of common species, such as the California kingsnake banana morph, and not-so-common species, such as the bright red Sinaloan milksnake. Common Kingsnakes is an expert-written guide on how to care for your kingsnake. This informative book includes essential topics such as housing, feeding, and b...

Frog tadpoles have gotta be the favorite pet of all time! I know more people who have dealt with tadpoles than goldfish... but then, maybe that says more about the people I know than it does about pet owners in general. But I CAN tell you that raising tadpoles can be much more than just fun- it is easy and educational too! Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device.

At last, a book to kick-off your hobby as a Koi-keeper. From how to build a Koi pond to choosing breeding stock, Koi: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Fish, provides the answers. You'll learn how to choose from the many pond materials on the market, how big your pond needs to be and where to place it in your yard. You'll also learn where to buy your fish, how to select healthy specimens and how to feed them to keep them in top form.Koi: An Owner's Guide To A Happy H...

You want to own an iguana? Do you know what it takes tomake that happen?Owning an iguana is not something simple. You have tobalance their living environment with their needs for themost natural levels of protection. If you don’t invest thetime in finding the right type of living area for your iguanaand give him the proper care, he will not be as healthy as heshould be. In fact, without the right environment, he willperish.Ther...

Snakes: A Fun & Informative Snakes Book for KidsThis snakes book is designed for children between 5 and 12 years of age. It’s filled with high-quality color photos and descriptions of the world’s most well known snakes, as well as some very unique snakes that most people have never seen.Topics include snakes eating habits, how they grow and where they live.Some featured snakes include:• Anaconda Snake• The Eastern Brown Snake• B...

Reptiles and amphibians are among Egypt's most successful wildlife, found in almost every habitat in the country, from homes to fields and the desert itself. For the first time, A Guide to the Reptiles and Amphibians of Egypt provides concise, reliable, and up-to-date information on all of Egypt's principal species, with detailed material on their taxonomy, identification, natural history, and ecology. Based on fifteen years of fieldwork, this guide is a valuable tool for experts ...

Canadian Reptile Hobbyist features articles from Canadian experts plus guest authors from around the world. Each issue covers topics related to the captive care and breeding of reptiles and amphibians that will appeal to herpetoculturists everywhere. News & events, articles on conservation, and advertising focus mainly on Canadian content. As the world’s second-largest country geographically, we may not be able to meet together, but we can connect via the magazine. You might t...

From chasing frogs as a child, to milking venomous snakes for a living, Mark Ferdinand explores a lifetime of tales from the world of reptiles and amphibians. Whether it's a quest for his first turtle, keeping crocodiles in his closet, or chasing snakes around the workplace, You're Gonna' Get Bit! has a story that all "herpers" and nature lovers can relate to and enjoy.