Reptiles and amphibians: Books about Amphibians
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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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Frogs, Toads and Treefrogs (A Complete Pet Owner's Manual)
Richard Bartlett, Patricia Bartlett (Illustrator)
Barron's Educational Series
ISBN: 0812091566
An excellent book for novices, which is accessible to younger readers
as well as adults. There is advice on setting up a tank, choosing frogs
and toads, feeding, and health care. The most popular species of frogs
and toads are described, and there's an account of their life in the wild,
to help understand their needs in captivity. The book also has helpful
illustrations, both drawings and photos.
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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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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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An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet: Frogs and Toads
Steve Grenard and Terry Gampper
Hungry Minds
ISBN: 0876054440
This is a very well illustrated guide to choosing and caring for frogs
and toads. There is basic information on feeding, housing and health care,
and an account of how these amphibians live in the wild. There is also
an account of some 50 species of frogs and toads commonly kept as pets.
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The Newts and Salamanders of Europe
Richard Griffiths
A & C Black
ISBN: 085661100X
The definitive guide to European newts and salamanders, which covers
a wide range of topics, such as behaviour, evolution, ecology and conservation.
Griffiths explains how these amphibians have come to adapt to very different
habitats, from hot and humid forests to the cold, bleak tundra. There
is also an account of different species of salamanders and newts. The
book is very well illustrated, with maps and photographs. It will interest
naturalists and biologists, as well as the general reader who just finds
newts and salamanders endearing and fascinating.
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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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Amphibians: The World of Frogs, Toads, Salamanders and
Newts
Robert Hofrichter (Editor)
Firefly Books Ltd
ISBN: 155209541X
This book is a real treat, stunning photographs, and fascinating information
on the natural history of amphibians. There are descriptions of different
species, as well as accounts of the biology, evolution and ethology of
amphibians. The urgency of problems faced by amphibians world wide is
also brought home, through an account of the ecological pressures they
face. The text is authoritative, but accessible to the general reader
with an enthusiasm for amphibians.
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Newts & Salamanders (A Complete Pet Owner's Manual)
Frank Indiviglio
Barron's Educational Series
ISBN: 0812097793
Probably the best beginner's book on newts and salamanders. It's easy
to follow and generally accurate. There's advice on setting up a terrarum
and on choosing and caring for the inhabitants. The main species kept
as pets are described, along with explanations of their needs. It's a
very practical book, which is accessible to younger readers as well as
adults.
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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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Frogs and Toads of the World (Of the World)
Chris Mattison
Cassell Illustrated
ISBN: 0713723556
This is a general study of frogs and toads, looking more at their behaviour
than their anatomy, though there is some material on physiology. Their
foragiing, courting and mating habits are described. The book also deals
with way that humans and frogs have interacted, not always to the benefit
of these amphibians. The book is worth buying for the illustations alone.
It is accurate without being especially technical, and is suitable for
anyone with a particular interest in these amphibians.
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Amphibian Medicine and Captive Husbandry
Kevin M.Wright, Brent R..Whitaker
Krieger Publishing Company
ISBN: 0894649175
A specialist work aimed at vets and serious amphibian keepers with deep
pockets. It is only worth investing in if you are prepared to learn some
technical terms, and keep a lot of amphibians, or breed them. This book
could save you money if you have valuable specimens, because of the information
it contains on disease prevention through good husbandry, and because
it will help you to recognise when symptoms are serious, and you need
to take action.
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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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