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There are approximately 120 members of the chameleon family of lizards, and many are capable of dramatic color changes. Here is detailed advice on chameleon housing and care. Heavily illustrated with vivid color photos and instructive line art, "Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals" show and inform pet owners regarding proper care of dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, small caged animals--virtually every creature that is kept as a...

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This book advises on caging, feeding, health, colors, and breeding of Leopard Gockos, native to Pakistan, and Fat-Tailed Geckos, native to Africa, both commonly bred and readily available in the United States. Authors R. D. and Patricia Bartlett--widely respected experts on reptiles and amphibians--instruct readers on the animals' anatomies and life cycles, traits, care, and breeding. Titles in "Reptile and Amphibian Keeper's Guides " series p...

Native to Australia, Bearded Dragons are easily tamed and make good pets. This book advises on choosing a healthy specimen, describes available colors, and instructs on caging, feeding, breeding, and health care. Authors R.D. and Patricia Bartlett--widely respected experts on reptiles and amphibians--instruct readers on the animals' anatomies and life cycles, traits, care, and breeding. Titles in "Reptile and Amphibian Keeper's Guides " series...

These snake-hobbyists' favorites range in color from red through orange, yellow, brown, and gray. All are powerful constrictors, and are commonly found in the Western Hemisphere from southeastern Canada to Central America, as well as in Europe and Asia. This heavily illustrated book avoids technical language while offering sound advice and reliable information to current and soon-to-be pet owners. Written by animal specialists, veterinarians, ...

A leading expert on amphibians and reptiles presents information and advice on three lizard varieties that are often kept as pets. Barron's extensive line of "Complete Pet Owner's Manuals" presents information for non-specialist animal owners and prospective owners, with facts about each animal's origins and traits, as well as advice on purchasing, housing, feeding, health care, and much more. Each book is individually written by a trainer, br...

Here is detailed information on both land and water species, with specifics on determining sex, life expectancy, housing, feeding, and health care. Books in the comprehensive and popular " Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals " series advise on feeding, health care, housing, and all other important aspects of responsible pet ownership. Each title is individually written from first page to last by a pet trainer, veterinarian, or other pet-care...

Titles in Barron's popular series of " Pet Handbooks " are filled with reliable information and helpful advice on animal care. Written by breeders, veterinarians, and other pet experts, these photo-illustrated books instruct on housing, feeding, healthcare, and where applicable, grooming. Titles devoted to dog breeds also discuss exercise needs and training methods. Barron's " Pet Handbooks " resemble Barron's alternate series, the " Pet Owner...

These graceful arboreal lizards are available in many species and subspecies. Here are specifics on their care and breeding. Books in this series give hobbyists basic information on reptiles' anatomy, life cycles, and traits, as well as specific instructions on care and breeding. There is expert information on selecting good specimens, determining sex, providing proper caging, nutritious feeding, and health care. All books are heavily illustra...

Provides detailed species descriptions, range maps, and striking colour photographs for each of the sixty-three native and five non-native species of amphibians found in Florida. It also provides information such as the difference between toads and frogs, how to tell one species from another, what they eat, how they reproduce, ongoing controversies regarding scientific nomenclature and taxonomy, and where each animal can most commonly be found.

Features both native and non-native species now living in Florida "A welcome addition to the library of the amateur and professional herpetologist alike, covering such diverse topics as molecular biology all the way to charming personal anecdotes."--Charles Scott Pfaff, herpetology curator, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden "With a growing species list wrought by thriving alien taxa, and the changing abundance of many other forms, much of what is alre...

Reptilien und Amphibien stellen als Haustiere ganz besondere Ansprüche an ihre Besitzer. Wenn Sie diese Herausforderung gut meistern wollen, dann ist die Lektüre von Reptilien und Amphibien für Dummies eine wertvolle Hilfe! Patricia Bertlett gibt Ihnen sowohl Rat, welche Tierart für Sie die richtige ist - ob Schlange, Eidechse oder vielleicht doch ein Leguan - als auch Antworten auf (lebens)wichtige Fragen: Wie sollte das Terrarium eingerichte...

Contains information on how to search for herpetofauna, habitat descriptions, captive care, and a section on reptiles and the law. This guide is suitable for amateur or professional naturalists, as well as for those living in or visiting a western state who is interested in knowing more about the natural world around them.

The Bartletts' guide to amphibians provides up-to-date accounts, range maps, and photos of the 239 recognized species and subspecies of frogs, toads, treefrogs, and salamanders found in eastern and central North America, from west Texas to Manitoba, to the eastern seaboard. Species descriptions are grouped by family, and each entry details size, appearance, behavior, range/habitat, prey, and similar species. For ease of use, description, map, ...

The Bartletts' guide to the alligators, crocodiles, turtles, and lizards of eastern and central North America features all 207 species inhabiting the region from west Texas, to western Manitoba, to the eastern seaboard. Each species account is accompanied by a color photo, distribution map, and description including appearance, behavior, range, habitat, and prey. Some introduced species covered in the "Guide, " such as the large and predatory ...

Accessible, accurate, and up-to-date, with striking color photographs and range maps!"If you love snakes, read this book. If you are repulsed by snakes, definitely read this book and you might just find yourself warming up to these fascinating creatures of mystery and myth."--Daniel Beck, Central Washington University"Vignettes in the book let the armchair reader feel he or she is part of a herpetological adventure. These personal interludes m...

More than 500 species and subspecies of amphibians and reptiles can be found in the western United States. This title offers a survey of the frogs, toads, salamanders, snakes, turtles, and lizards that reside west of the Rocky Mountains (north of Mexico) and in Hawaii. It is suitable for the general reader and amateur naturalist.