Reptiles Amphibians category: 899 books

Pit vipers are some of the most feared and deadly venomous snakes in the world. Learn about these fascinating creatures and how they use heat-sensing pits to hunt prey. Includes maps, sidebars, and color photographs.

Two fantastic children's books for one low price. Perfect for bedtime!

Adding a pet into your life is a great way to have a companionship like no other. Confused on what to get? You might want to consider having an African Bullfrog as your next pet. You might think getting a frog is a scary task, but it is surely fun. These mighty creatures are a breeze to take care...

This is our seventh set of Happy, Healthy Pet titles. These latest books will bring our series up to fifty-five titles and, like the others, they are books pet owners can turn to for the essential information they need to raise a healthy, happy pet. All books contain information on: Feeding Grooming Housing health...

Most large tortoises are popular with turtle enthusiasts, but sulcatas are undoubtedly the most beloved of all. Given their impressive size, gentle personalities and attractive markings, this should not be surprising. Unfortunately, many people acquire sulcatas without first learning about...

Viudas negras, migalas, la mítica tarántula... ¡Las arañas nos asus-tan! El desconocimiento sobre ellas alimenta miedos y fobias y, sin embargo, de las 35.000 especies que se han censado, tan sólo una docena representa algún peligro para el hombre. A pesar de todo, estas sofisticadas criaturas...

Esta guía práctica se dirige a todos aquellos aficionados que deseen ampliar su conocimiento sobre la cría de las tortugas acuáticas, desde su clasificación hasta su morfología o el funcionamiento de su organismo. Gracias a estas páginas aprenderá a preparar un hábitat adecuado para estas...

Texas has about one hundred twenty native species and subspecies of snakes, fifteen of which are venomous. Since 1950, Texans have turned to the Poisonous Snakes of Texas pamphlet series published by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for help in identifying these snakes and for expert advice...

The State of Texas not only boasts the largest snakes in North America, but also the largest number of species—105. This guide describes in detail each and every one of them, from the benign Texas long-nosed snake, to the venomous Western Cottonmouth. Facts on the biology and behavior are given,...

Sea turtles have been the focus of research and intense conservation efforts for decades and the Loggerhead Sea Turtle, currently listed as a threatened species, is arguably one of the best studied of the seven species. Loggerhead Sea Turtles brings together, for the first time, international experts...

PODI no es ningún lagarto común. Es una humilde y pequeña lagartija ibérica del sur de España. Desde que nace, al eclosionar de su huevo, se encuentra con sus hermanos y pronto descubre lo importantes que son para su vida. Los enemigos naturales de los lagartos no tardan mucho en llegar. Algunos...

Mouska est un adorable petit dragon vert à pois rouges, qui vit avec sa famille, sur une île des Galápagos. Mais Mouska souffre d’une différence qui l’empêche d’être heureux. Au terme d’un long voyage, saura-t-il dépasser son handicap et trouver des amis qui l’aimeront tel qu’il est ?

"Texas offers the opportunity to observe lizard diversity like no other part of the country," writes Laurie J. Vitt in the foreword to Texas Lizards. From the moist eastern Piney Woods to the western deserts, lizards can be found in every part of Texas. The state has forty-five native and six naturalized...