Reptiles Amphibians category: 899 books

A sneak peek into the remarkable world of the tail-less amphibians. Some frogs blend into the green of their ponds, and live an unremarkable existence. But some are strange looking, having adapted to a special environment. This colorful and informative book reveals a rare and close-up...

Among the best vivarium animals are the stunningly beautiful tree frogs, the subject of this book. This colorful and informative guide written by three renowned ranine experts focuses on the care of tree frogs but also covers important topics, from acclimating imported species to housing, feeding,...

Along a tiny spring in a narrow canyon near Death Valley, seemingly against all odds, an Inyo Mountain slender salamander makes its home. "The desert," writes conservation biologist Christopher Norment, "is defined by the absence of water, and yet in the desert there is water enough,...

Did you know that a group of poison dart frogs is called an army? There are about 180 different types of poison dart frogs.Learn more about these poisonous amphibians in Poison Dart Frog, part of the Animals of the Amazon Rainforest seriesof EYEDISCOVER books.

Biomedical sciences professor Lisa Cuchara fell head-over-heels in love with frogs the first time she and her photographer husband Tom were invited to photograph a red-eyed tree frog. Before long, the couple was clearing out their space in their home for terrariums full of well-loved amphibians! As...

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 Snakes of Southern Africa has been updated, revised and expanded to include at least 11 newly discovered...

Class 4A is studying reptiles, which makes class pet Slinky the snake a minor celebrity. The whole class collects worms from the field to feed to Slinky as a treat, but Katie refuses—she’s a vegetarian! Then when the magic wind appears, Katie learns what it’s like to be in someone else’s skin—scaly snake skin to be exact!

¿Crees que una serpiente sería una buena mascota? Este título lleno de hechos y traducido al español utiliza imágenes brillantes y coloridas junto con un información descriptivo e informativo para que los lectores decidan si piensan que estos reptiles de sangre fría serían buenas mascotas.

For both beginner and advanced hobbyists comes a brand new reptile and amphibian series. Each title in the Complete Herp Care series contains in-depth, current information on a wide variety of topics, including breeding, housing, nutrition, and health care. All authors are experienced writers and...

Many people like snakes, lizards, and turtles, and there?s so much to find out about all of these scaly-skinned animals. Are all snakes poisonous? Why do snakes shed their skin? What unusual things can lizards do? Do lizards ever lose their tails? Why do turtles have shells? Kids will find the answers?and...

Parasites are the third leading cause of death in reptiles - use this timely guide to understand the symptoms of external parasites (like ticks and mites) and internal ones. Full of helpful lists and charts for the responsible herp keeper.

Monitors are among the most popular lizards kept in captivity, and this colorful guide provides information on the two most commonly seen species, savannah monitors and grassland monitors. Due to the intelligence and relative easy care needs of these lizards, they are favored by beginning herpetoculturists,...

Can you name all the reptiles? By the end of this cool activity book, you can! Using activities to promote knowledge is highly effective because it energizes the part of the brain that holds memories. Your child's problem-solving, analytic and motor skills are also improved with the help of this wonderful activity book. So grab a copy today!

The Quick & Easy series features educational, value-priced books. All pet owners will benefit from reading the wide variety of titles in this series, each offering an abundance of advice in a delightfully concise format. Learn all about the compatibility of green anoles with other species of anoles and how to create a beautiful terrarium home for these popular reptiles.