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101 Facts About Pets: Iguanas
Sarah Williams
ipicturebooks
ASIN B00005V5RI
This is an E-book, and an invaluable reference tool for owners and would-be
owners of iguanas. This work covers a lot of ground, is clearly written,
and the information is easily accessible. It is a fun read, and suitable
for novices, though owners with a lot of experience may find James Hatfield's
'Green Iguana' more suited to their needs.
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The Biology, Husbandry and Health Care of Reptiles:
The Biology of Reptiles
Lowell Ackerman
TFH Publications
ISBN: 0793805015
Volume 1 of a three-volume set which is geared to reptile keepers and
biology students, and which is also useful for vets because of the detail
that it goes into. The issues are well-explained, and the material is
well-presented and up-to-date. These volumes are a very useful resource
for any serious herp enthusiast who finds that their collection is increasing.
This volume deals with biology, while the other two deal with husbandry
(vol 2) and health care (vol 3).
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The Biology of Reptiles: Husbandry
Lowell J. Ackerman,
Lowell Ackerman (Editor)
TFH Publications
ISBN: 0793805023
Volume 2 of a three-volume set which is geared to reptile keepers and
biology students, and which is also useful for vets because of the detail
that it goes into. The issues are well-explained, and the material is
well-presented and up-to-date. These volumes are a very useful resource
for any serious herp enthusiast who finds that their collection is increasing.
This volume deals with husbandry, while the other two deal with biology
(vol 1) and health care (vol 3).
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The Biology of Reptiles: Health Care
Lowell J. Ackerman,
Lowell Ackerman (Editor)
TFH Publications
ISBN: 0793805031
Volume 3 of a three-volume set which is geared to reptile keepers and
biology students, and which is also useful for vets because of the detail
that it goes into. The issues are well-explained, and the material is
well-presented and up-to-date. These volumes are a very useful resource
for any serious herp enthusiast who finds that their collection is increasing.
This volume deals with health care, while the other two deal with biology
(vol 1) and husbandry (vol 2).
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Collins Field Guide: Reptiles and Amphibians of Britain
and Europe
(Collins Field Guides)
E.N. Arnold, J.A. Burton, D.W. Ovenden
Collins
ISBN: 0002193183
A delightful book for anyone going on holiday in Europe or the UK, who
wants to check out the local herps. This book is a comprehensive survey,
giving detailed descriptions of different species, with illustrations
and distribution maps. There is also information on juveniles as well
as adults. The best field guide for European reptiles and amphibians.
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Anoles, Basilisks and Water Dragons
R.D. Bartlett
Barron's
ISBN 0812097890
This is a very good short introduction to anoles, basiliks and water
dragons from Richard Bartlett, who has published extensively on reptiles.
It is very clearly written, well set out, and has some good illustrations.
There is a chapter on understanding the special needs and character of
these reptiles. Enthusiasts may want a more in-depth reference book, but
these reptiles are especially suited to beginners, and this guide gets
novice keepers off to a good start. It is also an inexpensive book, offering
good value for money.
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Terrarium and Cage Construction and Care
R.D. Bartlett
Barron's Educational Series
ISBN: 0764106732
A very useful guide to what to put in your terrarium, and how to create
habitats suitable for different types of reptiles and amphibians. It doesn't
go into the DIY of building cages and terrariums in detail, but provides
some general help, with more detailed coverage of furnishings and plants.
This book is a very good source of ideas, even for experienced herp keepers.
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New Naturalist: Reptiles and Amphibians (The New Naturalist)
Trevor Beebee, Richard Griffiths
Collins
ISBN: 0002200848
The most authoritative guide to British herps. The subject of ecology
and herps is dealt with comprehensively, inclusing accounts of why some
British herps are endangered. There are also accounts of how some introduced
species have managed to survive our inclement weather, and the extent
to which they could pose a threat to 'native' species. Herp-human relationships
throughout history are described in detail, including legends linking
herps to witches. The book is very well illustrated, with drawings and
colour photos. This is the paperback edition. The hardback edition costs
around a tenner more (which is more than ten euros more), and is below,
for those of you who are feeling flush (translation for non-English speaking
Europeans, 'flush' = 'confident about one's financial state').
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New Naturalist: Reptiles and Amphibians (The New Naturalist)
Trevor Beebee, Richard Griffiths
Collins;
ISBN: 000220083X
The hardback edition of the above
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Little Book of Monitor Lizards
Daniel Bennett
Viper
ISBN 0952663201
This is a book for the serious enthusiast! It is expensive, and the title
is ironic, since it is a comprehensive reference book for those interested
in monitor lizards. They do require some knowledge, because they can be
aggressive, and this book helps to tackle and avoid problems with handling
them. It's worth the investment if you plan to keep monitor lizards over
a long period, since it will save you buying introductory guides that
often repeat each other, and it contains much information not found elsewhere.
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The Reptile and Amphibian Problem Solver: Practical
and Expert Advice on Keeping Snakes, Lizards, Frogs and Other Reptiles
and Amphibians
Robert Davies, Valerie Davies
Tetra Press
ISBN: 1564651940
This is a very useful trouble shooting guide with over 450 common problems
tackled. There is also information on how to care for over 100 species
of amphibians and reptiles. The advice is clearly written, and this manual
is very useful for those needing a quick reference book to deal with any
problems that may affect their herps.
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General Care and Maintenance of Bearded Dragons
Phlippe de Vosjoli and Robert Mailloux
The Herpetocultural Library (Advanced Vivarium Systems)
ISBN 1882770404
A comprehensive, practical guide to the care of bearded dragons, which
are particularly attractive herps, and suitable for beginners. They don't
have the size problem of some larger reptiles, like iguanas, and tend
to be docile. It is worth reading this book before you select your own
specimen. You not only gain a good idea of what you'll be taking on, but
you'll be able to choose a healthy bearded dragon. Other topics covered
include feeding, providing the right environment, and preventing and treating
the various afflictions that bearded dragons can be prone to. There's
also advice on breeding from your dragons.
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The Leopard Gecko Manual
Philippe de Vosjoli et al
The Herpetocultural Library (Advanced Vivarium Systems)
ISBN 1882770447
An excellent guide to keeping leopard geckos from reptile specialist,
Philippe de Vosjoli. There is also information on species related to leopard
geckos, as well as illustrations showing the various colour combinations
and patterns of this attractive reptile, which is a good choice for a
beginner. This book is short, but contains enough information to be useful
to experienced reptile keepers, as well as novices.
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The New Encyclopedia of Reptiles and Amphibians
Tim Halliday (Editor), Kraig Adler (Editor)
Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0198525079
This encyclopedia contains up-to-date research from well-known zoologists,
presented in a way that is accessible to a wider audience. It gives a
fascinating overview of amphibians and reptiles, providing a wealth of
information on a wide range of topics. It's accessible enough to interest
older children, as well as being thorough and accurate enough to satisfy
the most demanding herp enthusiast. It's also very well-illustrated. One
of an excellent series from OUP, which also includes mammals.
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Green Iguana: The Ultimate Owner's Manual
James W Hatfield
Dunthorpe Press
ISBN 1883463483
Green iguanas are not really suitable for beginners, and you need to
have a lot of space - they grow up to six foot long! But if you really
want to keep one, this is the book for you. It is a thorough and comprehensive
guide to keeping green iguanas from an enthusiast, whose delight in these
creatures makes his book a pleasure to read. It is quite expensive, but
well worth the investment since iguanas involve a long-term commitment,
and the book contains so much information and is so well researched. Iguanas
are sometimes difficult to handle, and this book provides general help
with handling your herp, and dealing with and preventing problems that
might arise with human-iguana interactions.
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Understanding Reptile Parasites: a Basic Manual for
Herpetoculturists & Veterinarians
Roger J Klingenberg
Advanced Vivarium Systems
ISBN: 1882770218
A short, inexpensive guide to reptile parasites, which is worth buying,
whether you are a novice or an experienced keeper. Prevention is better
than cure, and this applies to preventing diseases in humans that can
be caught from reptiles, as well as problems in reptiles themselves. It
is useful for vets, but is also accessible enough for the general reader,
taking one gently into such arcane pursuits as the study of fecal matter,
and parasite identification.
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Reptile Medicine and Surgery
Douglas R. Mader
Saunders
ISBN: 0721652085
A fairly pricey, fat reference book for vets and serious herpetologists.
This book deals with health problems of amphibians as well as reptiles.
It is comprehensive, with input from experienced specialists in the field.
There are also some very useful nutritional tables. It's easy to use,
and is designed for quick reference, with helpful illustrations. There's
enough here to interest vet specialists in this field, as well as serious
keepers of reptiles and amphibians.
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Keeping and Breeding Lizards
Chris Mattison
Blandford
ISBN 0713726326
This is a very useful reference manual from Chris Mattison, who has published
many books on snakes and lizards. It's especially useful if you want to
keep several types of smaller lizards, such as anoles, chameleons, and
geckos, since all types of lizards are covered. There's also information
on the more challenging lizard types, though enthusiasts keeping the more
difficult types may want a guide that goes into more depth for their particular
type. However, this guide definitely represents value for money, for the
amount of information it contains. It is also well illustrated, with photographs.
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The General Care and Maintenance of Day Geckos
Sean McKeown
The Herpetocultural Library (Advanced Vivarium
Systems)
ISBN 1882770226
Day geckos are suitable reptiles for beginners, they are quite small
when adult, easy to care for, and fun to watch. This is an excellent guide
to caring for them, and to finding out about the different species. There's
a lot on feeding and housing them, and tackling and avoiding health problems,
and also help with encouraging breeding. There's also a long section on
individual species. This book is clearly written, and well illustrated,
ad will appeal both to beginners and more experienced gecko enthusiasts.
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Your Bearded Dragon's Life: Your Complete Guide to Caring
for Your Pet at Every Stage of Life
Liz Palika
Prima Lifestyles
ISBN: 0761527710
A clearly-written guide for owners of bearded dragons, which are enchanting
creatures. This guide not only gives you help with basic husbandry, feeding,
housing, healthcare and the like, there are also ideas for entertaining
your herp, and ensuring that he or she is well socialized. Liz Palika
has written extensively on reptiles, and she is helped here by fellow
expert, Dr. Richard C. Paull, who shares his house with several hundred
reptiles.
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Herpetology: An Introductory Biology of Amphibians and
Reptiles
George Zug, Laurie J. Vitt, Janalee P. Caldwell
Academic Press
ISBN: 012782622X
A little pricey, but you get a lot of book for your money! This is thorough
enough for degree-level students, yet is accessible to the general reader
with an interest in herps. It is the second edition of a well-loved text,
which has been fully revised to bring it up to date and make it easier
to use. Anyone who likes herps will find it fascinating, and it is the
leading work in herpetology for biologists.
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