Reptiles Amphibians category: 899 books

It’s hard to resist a friendly dinosaur, and the green iguana’s enormous popularity rests on that amusing truism. This large lizard presents few difficulties and for keepers and can live for a couple of decades. One of the authors’ purposes of The Green Iguana Manual is to promote responsible...

Crabbers should grab Philippe de Vosjoli manual on land hermit crabs for expert advice on keeping this popular and colorful invertebrate thriving in its vivarium! The popularity of hermit crabs is undeniable, as the author states in his introduction, “Their droll appearances and interesting behaviors...

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...

The most common turtle found in home aquariums, red-eared sliders are great pets for both novice and experienced turtle keepers. Originally a native of warm climates, these semi-aquatic turtles love to bask in the sun when they arent foraging for food. Written by a turtle rescuer and rehabilitator,...

This book contains all the information a dog seeker needs to know to help match their lifestyle to a breed. Over 80 dog breed and variety profiles include information on coat varieties, grooming, environment (indoors/outdoors, climate), exercise, compatibility with children and other pets, and health concerns. Each breed description is accompanied by a colour photograph.

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...

With quick and easy instructions, Garter & Ribbon Snake Care will help you set up your snake's terrarium and provide you with all the necessary information to keep your new pet healthy and happy.

The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly! Bearded dragons are increasingly popular; they may soon overtake the green iguana as the most popular reptile in the U.S. With their...

This book includes all the information a beginning pet owner needs for maximum health and enjoyment of their animal. The pet experts at TFH have decades of knowledge at their disposal and share helpful hints and quick tips to make caring for these pets "quick & easy." It contains the most up-to-date...

In recent years, herpetoculturists have been fortunate in having the opportunity to keep and work with some of the large agamid lizards from southeast Asia, notably green water dragons and the Philippine Sailfin lizards. This book is dedicated to the care, maintenance, and breeding of these Asian...

An entertaining and educational introduction to the world of lizards of all sizes, colors, shapes, and personalities, Lizards provides keepers of all ages with intriguing information about common and unusual lizards. This colorful guide by herp expert Russ Case offers beginners who are looking to...

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,...

A Blue Tongued Skink can be a rewarding pet as they are generally easily tamed and are a very laid back lizard. Their disproportionately short legs mean that they are not very quick compared to some lizards. Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device.

In the last ten years, the Inland Bearded Dragon has become an incredible herpetocultural success story. Like other popular pet species such as the Leopard Gecko, the Crested Gecko, the Ball Python, the Cornsnake, and a few others, it is now being bred in such numbers that it is being genetically manipulated...