Intro logo

Sponsor : Reptilia Traders Logo

 

 

Disclaimer

Contact Us

Our Forum Page

Last updated : 01/04/2007

This page is indexed on our home page under Aspect: 4. Information & care sheets and the Section: Books & CD's about reptiles

Our list of reptile books from Kalahari.net

This is a collection of books on reptiles that are recommended and are available online, from Kalahari.net. Should you have any other books that you feel are worth adding, please let us know. Click the image to go to the relevant page at Kalahari.net.

A complete guide to the snakes of Southern Africa

A complete guide to the snakes of Southern Africa

Available in English and Afrikaans

Author: Johan Marais
Publisher: Struik Publishers
ISBN: 9781868729326
Format: Softcover
Illustrations: Illustrated

Short Description:
This detailed and comprehensive guide to the 151 snakes indigenous to southern Africa covers all essential aspects of snake biology and behavior.

Kalahari.net  home page

 

 

The 25 Best Reptile and Amphibian Pets: Twenty-five Best Reptile And Amphibian Pets

The 25 Best Reptile and Amphibian Pets: Twenty-five Best Reptile And Amphibian Pets
Author(s): R.D. Bartlett
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series
Published: 1/1/2006
Format: Softcover
 

 

Herpetocultural Library: Savannah and Grassland Monitors

Herpetocultural Library: Savannah and Grassland Monitors
Author(s): Robert G. Sprackland
Publisher: Advanced Vivarium Systems
Published: 12/1/2003
Format: Softcover
From the authoritative author on reptile and amphibian care comes this revised and updated version of caring for Savannah & Grassland Monitors. It provides the essential information for selecting monitor pets
 

 

Nile Monitors: Everything about History, Care, Nutrition, Handling, and Behavior

Nile Monitors: Everything about History, Care, Nutrition, Handling, and Behavior
Author(s): Rob Faust; Robert M. Faust
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series
Published: 2/1/2001
Format: Softcover
Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals; This season, nine new titles are being added to Barron's extensive series of Complete Pet Owner's Manuals. These heavily illustrated, fact-filled books instruct
 

 

Snake

Snake
Author(s): Christopher Mattison
Publisher: DK Publishing
Published: 2/1/2006
Format: Softcover
Describes more than three thousand species of snakes from around the world, covering the reptile's behavior, anatomy, feeding habits, habitat, and evolution and featuring more than 450 close-up photographs

 

 

A photographic guide to snakes and other reptiles of Southern Africa

A photographic guide to snakes and other reptiles of Southern Africa
Author(s): Bill Branch
Publisher: Struik Publishers
Published: 8/1/2002
Format: Softcover
Clear colour photographs show the general build, distinctive coloration and scale pattern of each snake and other reptiles to aid identification in the field.
 

 

Snakes of the World

Snakes of the World
Author(s): Christopher Mattison
Publisher: Facts on File
Published: 4/1/2003
Format: Hardcover
Snakes of the World is based on recent research that reveals snakes as the marvelous creatures they are - more fascinating than frightening, worthy of respect instead of revulsion.
 

 

The Encyclopedia of Snakes

The Encyclopedia of Snakes
Author(s): Christopher Mattison
Publisher: Cassell
Published: 6/9/2002
Format: Softcover
Full colour throughout, this encyclopedia study illustrates the fascinating variety of snakes and their behaviour. Each chapter consists of a main theme containing text, photographs and diagrams.
 

 

Leopard Geckos

Leopard Geckos
Author(s): Friedrich-Wilhelm Henkel; Michael Kothig; Wolfgant Schmidt
Publisher: Natur und Tier
Published: 5/1/2005
Format: Softcover
Leopard Geckos rank among the animals best suited for a terrarium. This book is an introduction to these geckos and their ways of life, with the authors providing an expose to understand them.
 

 

The guide to owning series: The Guide to Owning Tree Boas and Tree Pythons
Author(s): Tom Mazorlig
Publisher: T.F.H.Pubns.,U.S.
Published: 11/25/1999
Format: Softcover
This guide provides the information necessary to keep and even breed successfully these snakes as well as three less common relatives that are present in the hobby. It includes information on cage selection.

 

 

Venomous Snakes of the World

Venomous Snakes of the World
Author(s): Mark O'Shea
Publisher: New Holland Publishers (UK)
Published: 9/9/2005
Format: Hardcover
All major and unusual venomous snakes, their range, habitats and venom, along with personal anecdotes (including snakebite stories) feature in this excellent book. Written by Mark O'Shea - one of the leading authorities on reptiles.

 

 

DK Handbook: DK Handbook: Reptiles

DK Handbook: DK Handbook: Reptiles & Amphibians: The Visual Guide to More Than 400 Species from Around the World
Author(s): Mark O'Shea; Tim Halliday
Publisher: DORLING KINDERSLEY
Published: 1/18/2001
Format: Softcover
A visual recognition guide to over 400 species of reptiles and amphibians from around the world, this reference is packed with over 600 photographs and maps with precise annotation to make identification sure and simple. Concise and jargon-free text pinpoints the key characteristics of each specimen and provides quick, accessible information. Each entry in the guide combines a precise description with fully annotated photographs to highlight the chief characteristics and distinguishing features of each species. A comprehensive introduction describes the anatomy, lifecycle and behaviour of the major groups of reptiles and amphibians, while the initial stages of identification are made straightforward by a clear visual key. Each entry is also accompanied by a map showing the geographical distribution of the species while the text and colour-coded bands give the internationally scientific name and provide at-a-glance information on size, diet, habitat, reproduction and population status. A concise glossary explains all technical and scientific terms used.

 

 

A Field Guide to the Reptiles of East Africa
Author: James Ashe; Kim Howell; Robert Drewes; Stephen Spawls

Publisher: A & C Black
ISBN: 0713668172
Format: Hardcover
Publication Date: 2004/7
Pages: 543
Illustrations: 500 colour photos
Readership: General; Professional & scholarly
 

This superb detailed field guide covers the identification of all snakes, lizards, crocodilians and chelonians (turtles and tortoises) found in the east African countries of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi. With species accounts describing appearance, habitat, distribution and natural history, with distribution maps and many colour photos, this is a complete reference book for anyone with an interest in the reptiles of this area.

Kalahari.net  home page

 

 

Reload home page (Site Drilldown)

reptile_topsites

Go Top

Contact Us

 

Last update : 01/04/2007