Reptiles and amphibians: Books about Snakes
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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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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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277 Secrets a Snake Wants You to Know: Unusual & Useful
Information for Snake Owners and Snake Lovers
Paulette Cooper
Ten Speed Press
ISBN: 1580080359
This book is not only very informative, it's also very funny, and contains
tips and information that come from experience and which which you can't
find elsewhere. Various snake quirks, likes and dislikes are explained,
and there's a lot of help on 'what to do it...' . There is even help with
your human-human relations if you are a snake keeper, for example, how
you reassure the landlord that your snake is safe. There's help with finding
lost snakes, getting snakes to say 'Ahh', and with getting them to release
you. You can pick up tips on travelling with snakes, and taming them so
their manners improve with you and they don't bite. There are also useful
health care tips, such as advice on fat, couch-potato snakes, or snakes
with constipation. Very well-worth reading.
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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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The General Care and Maintenance of Burmese Pythons,
Including Notes on Other Large Pythons
Philippe de Vosjoli
The Herpetocultural Library (Advanced Vivarium Systems)
ISBN 1882770072
This is a classic, inexpensive, introductory guide for would-be and novice
owners of pythons. Burmese pythons are not really recommended unless you
have a lot of space, because they can grow to be so large, but if you
are smitten, then this is a very good starting point. Enthusiasts specialising
in non-Burmese pythons are likely to want more, but this book has a lot
to offer in terms of help with avoiding pitfalls in setting up a home
for your snakes, and ensuring that they have the correct diet and stay
healthy.
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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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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 Snakes (3rd edition)
Chris Mattison
Blandford
ISBN 0713727098
Another useful, well illustrated, reference manual from Chris Mattison,
this is a classic, which has been updated. It covers all types of snakes,
and is clearly written, and accessible to beginners, as well as containing
enough information to be useful to more experienced snake keepers. Again,
you may prefer a more in-depth book on a particular type of snake if you
own a more challenging character, such as a royal python, but it's difficult
to beat this book as a general guide to snake keeping.
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The Encyclopedia of Snakes
Chris Mattison
Cassell
Illustrated
ISBN: 1841881872
Chris Mattison seems to have enjoyed writing this book - it is certainly
a pleasure to read. He is one of the top writers in this field, but wears
his expertise lightly, and has written a book which is accessible to a
general audience. He covers a range of topics, such as the life cycle
of snake, their origin and evolution, classification, colours, shape,
feeding, and reproduction. There is also a very interesting account of
how humans and snakes have got on over the centuries, and snake myths
and supersitions. There are around 200 colour photos, which help make
this book very attractive for browsers, as well as a useful reference
book for snake enthusiasts, naturalists and biologists.
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What's Wrong with My Snake?
John Rossi, Roxanne Rossi
Advanced Vivarium Systems
ISBN: 1882770358
An essential health care guide for all snake owners, which can save
their pets' lives. It is comprehensive and thorough. Snake owners can
use this as a quick reference book to check out whether a problem is serious
and needs instant vet attention, or whether and how they can deal with
the problem at home. There are useful illustrations for understanding
and recognising snake health problems. The book is also reasonably priced
for the amount of information made available to snake owners.
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Boas
Doug Wagner
Barron's
ISBN 0812096266
This is a very good introduction to keeping boas, which is well set out
and well illustrated. There's a lot of information on basic care for your
boa, and how to keep it healthy, as well as a chapter on understanding
your boa's nature and special needs. It's an inexpensive, slim volume,
but has enough information to satisfy experienced reptile enthusiasts
embarking on keeping a boa. Boas are not, perhaps, the best snake for
beginners to start with!
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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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