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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.
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 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 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 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 |
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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 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 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 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Field Guide to the Reptiles of East Africa Author: James Ashe; Kim Howell; Robert Drewes; Stephen Spawls Publisher: A & C Black 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. |
Last update : 01/04/2007 |