Lizards, Monitors, Chameleon Books

AVS The Bearded Dragon Manual. The bearded dragons of Australia are some of the most exciting lizards in the pet trade and are taking the country by storm. This updated, revised, and more comprehensive version of The General Care and Maintenance of Bearded Dragons is the most up-to-date and complete guide available for these popular lizards. The authors provide the essential information for choosing, housing, feeding, interacting, and providing proper veterinary care for bearded dragons. A chapter on frilled dragons may encourage you to also consider this fascinating Australian lizard.

The highly acclaimed Advanced Vivarium Systems TM books, founded and guided by herpetocultural pioneer Philippe de Vosjoli, are the #1 books on reptile care. From choosing a pet and selecting a veterinarian to feeding, housing, breeding, and more, these books deliver the most helpful and up-to-date information available on popular reptiles and amphibians kept as pets.

Bearded Dragons in Captivity. In the last ten years, the Inland Bearded Dragon has become incredible herptocultural success story. Like other popular pet species such as the Leopard Gecko, the Crested Gecko, the Ball Python, the Cornsnake, and a few others, that are being bred in such numbers that it is being genetically manipulated for color, temperament, and even size. "Blood Red", "High Orange", "Peach", "Tiger-Striped", "Hypomelanistic, "Lemon Yellow", "Snow", and other morphs are being produced by dragon breeders worldwide.

Bearded Dragons hatch out at 3" to 4" and grow quickly, many reaching sexual maturity as early as one year old. They tame down well and will often often sit lazily on a keeper's lap or on a sunny window sill of a watchful keeper's home, content that their place in the lives of reptile fanatics is enduring.

Bearded Dragons in Captivity provides keepers with information on all aspects of captive care including housing feeding breeding incubation of eggs and care of young dragons. A wide array of fascinating Bearded Dragons is presented in beautiful detail in the photo gallery. Also included in this exciting new book are sections on the captive care of Lawson's Dragons and one of the most spectacular dragons in captivity- Chlamydosaurus kingii the Frilled Dragon.

Complete and up-to-date information on purchasing, caring for, and breeding chameleons. Includes sections covering housing, sexing, and health concerns.

Chameleons in Captivity. Chameleons are the exotic dragons of herpetoculture. They fascinate us with their methodical behaviors an unusual physical attributes.Beyond their unusual physicality and their curious nature, a chameleon in captivity has specific husbandry needs that require diligence and understanding for long-term success and a natural lifespan. Their needs aren't difficult, but they are very necessary. Chameleons will not thrive long with improper husbandry. Of course, knowledge is the key. With every keeper out there, a new variation on a theory is available. Many theories work, some don't. This book by Connie Dorval of Arboreal Exotics is meant to discuss the methods of captive care that the author has used successfully with her collection for many years.

A magnificent, comprehensive and beautifully illustrated survey of these compelling animals, which have captivated the author since childhood. Having travelled widely in Africa in search of chameleons, he decided to compile his own field data and accumulated photographs with the already published literature. The book is aimed at both scientists and non-scientists.

There is a strong emphasis on taxonomy throughout. The higher systematics of the Chamaeleonidae is still evolving and the inter and intra-generic relationships are by no means settled. Here the tertiary taxonomy of the various genera and species presented is laid out in what in the author's view is the most parsimonious format, based on the work of Klaver and Boehme.

A major objective of the book is to provide an easy reference to the distribution of the various species. The maps are based on specific grid reference points, more correctly reflecting locality records rather than broad distribution zones.

From Prof Bill Branch's preface: "Chameleons form a distinctive part of African biodiversity, and Colin has travelled to all parts of the continent to search for them. He has described 10 new species and three new genera, as well as transformed our knowledge of their distribution and evolutionary relationships. For these studies he was awarded the 2004 Stephenson Hamilton Medal by the South African Zoological Society for outstanding contributions to Southern African zoology. Due to the quality of his photography his pictures are always in great demand. Finally, with the culmination of nearly 30 years of study, the Atlas of African Chameleons is born. It is beautiful illustrated with the author's photography, and filled with a comprehensive and accurate text. It has been a labour of love, but with a qualified bush-doctor in the breech, it has arrived fit, fat and fact-filled. It will enrich African herpetology.

AVS The Green Iguana Manual. Easily adapted to captivity, green iguanas are rapidly becoming one of the most popular herps to keep as pets. This compact manual offers thorough coverage of proper green iguana housing and nutrition, as well as extensive tips for addressing medical and behavioral problems. Revised and updated with color photos and illustrations, it addresses iguana owners’ most common concerns. Also include is information on creating a pet/owner bond with your green iguana and a section on other iguanas, such as those of the West Indies

Complete care guide for green iguana owners. Selection, diet, housing, and breeding information is provided for green iguanas and other iguana species. New edition includes added chapters covering medical issues and suggested treatments.

The highly acclaimed Advanced Vivarium Systems(r) books, founded and guided by herpetocultural pioneer Philippe de Vosjoli, are the #1 books on reptile care. From choosing a pet, to selecting a veterinarian, to feeding, housing, breeding, and more, these books deliver the most helpful and up-to-date information available on popular reptiles and amphibians kept as pets.

Written by an experienced herp vet, for the average hobbyist. Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of many common lizard ailments are covered in detail. General husbandry is covered, and a complete formulary of drug doses and applications is included.

Easy to read book covering many aspects of the general care and maintenance of green iguanas. Includes chapters on handling and taming iguanas as well as a special section, "Understanding Iguanas."

Designed for the beginner, this book covers a wide variety of closely related species. All aspects of care are covered in addition to a special section, "Understanding Anoles, Basilisks, and Water Dragons." This is a complete pet owner’s manual, illustrated with over 70 color photos.

This incredibly comprehensive book is designed to offer beginning lizard keepers with everything they need to know about lizard care. Many types of lizards are covered, and information is provided on all aspects of lizard husbandry including housing, dietary needs, breeding, and health. Complete with many color photos and a useful glossary.

AVS Savannah & Grassland Monitors. Monitors are among the most intelligent of the reptiles and rank as some of the most popular lizards kept as pets. Robert George Sprackland, an authority on monitor lizards, provides essential information in meeting the needs of grassland species. From choosing a specimen to housing, feeding, handling, and assessing when to take a monitor to the vet, this book gives you everything you need to know to keep a monitor healthy. You will find details on the husbandry and breeding of Savannah, white-throat, and Argus monitors, with an emphasis on responsible ownership.

The highly acclaimed Advanced Vivarium Systems TM books, founded and guided by herpetocultural pioneer Philippe de Vosjoli, are the #1 books on reptile care. From choosing a pet, to selecting a veterinarian, to feeding, housing, breeding, and more, these books deliver the most helpful and up-to-date information available on popular reptiles and amphibians kept as pets.

Despite their formidable appearance, these blunt-nosed, stout-bodied lizards are herbivores. They thrive in a terrarium having a 60-gallon or larger capacity. Titles in the growing Reptile and Amphibian Keeper’s Guides series present useful facts and expert guidance to owners of snakes, lizards, frogs, and other amphibians. Readers are advised on all aspects of ownership, from selecting good specimens and determining sex to breeding, feeding, providing correct housing, and health care. Animals are described as they exist in their natural environment, and advice is given on ways of mirroring aspects of nature to help animals thrive in captivity. Books are heavily illustrated with color photos

Crocodilians have always fascinated us. The movies we watch portray them as giant, man-eating monsters, waiting for an unsuspecting victim to go too close to the water's edge. I think that this misrepresentation in the movies makes crocodilians even more tempting as pets in the same way the baby Velociraptor appealed to the public in the movie Jurassic Park.

Crocodilians are being sold as pets more now than ever before. For many years, alligators were protected and unavailable to the pet trade. Now that alligators have become available, their sector of the reptile market has had a large surge and more are now being kept as pets than ever before.

Crocodilians in Captivity will help people make an informed decision on whether or not to purchase a crocodilian as a pet. This excellent book, filled with captive care tips and an individual species in the world, will fill the void in herp literate of good, easily accessible care and maintenance information on crocodilians.

Information and advice to help you take good care of your lizard.

By Wade Sherbrooke

By Eric Pianka and Laurie Vitt

This package is ideal for all lizard and chameleon lovers! It includes the Bearded Dragon Manual, Chameleons - Care & Breeding, Water Dragons Book, the Lizard Keepers Handbook AND Lizards - A Complete Pet Owners Manual! It is a package discount and makes a great gift too!

Volume 7 of the TERRALOG Series portrays the Agamid Lizards of Southern Asia in two parts. The present first part is an illustration of the subfamily Draconinae, which will be completed in Part 2 that will also then cover the subfamily Leiolepidinae. The present treatise contains color photographs of several species that have never before been pictured in color and most are depicted in a manner to outline their sexual dichromatism. Photographs of juveniles, various natural habitats, as well as some as of yet undescribed species complement the photographic collection. A symbol-based summary of the individual biological requirement is meant to provide a guideline for the husbandry and propagation of the individual species.

Its wealth of over 530 color photos makes TERRALOG the photographic reference for both scientists and herpetoculturists. At the same time, it is a unique synopsis that enables every lover of nature to marvel at the colorful splendor and variability of Southern Asian Agamids in a manner second to none. This book is the ultimate identification and field guide for all existing Agamid Lizards of Southern Asia. Hardcover, 160 pages.

This book provides a wealth of new and old information about all aspects of crocodilians (evolution, taxonomy, physiology, anatomy, behavior, ecology, feeding, attacks on humans, conservation, management, sustainable use), and will be of extreme value to anyone with a professional or amateur interest in crocodilians. The first hand experience and new knowledge about captive husbandry will be invaluable to those with an interest in this area. What makes this book particularly special is that in addition to the authors being experts in crocodilian science, which they compile and present with great clarity, they are all experienced keepers of crocodilians. This growing interest group, united by the enjoyment of caring for and being close to crocodilians, is rapidly becoming a key player in general research and more importantly, in the conservation of wild crocodilian populations threatened with extinction. The energy and commitment within this growing cadre of people is remarkable. They value crocodilians for new reasons, but because they value them, they put resources into their conservation. With over 430 photos and 646 pages, this book is a monumental achievement to be found nowhere else! Hardcover.

Photographs of juveniles, various natural habitats, as well as some as of yet undescribed species complement the photographic collection. A symbol-based summary of the individual biological requirement is meant to provide a guideline for the husbandry and propagation of the individual species. Its wealth of over 530 color photos makes TERRALOG the photographic reference for both scientists and herpetoculturists. At the same time, it is a unique synopsis that enables every lover of nature to marvel at the colorful splendor and variability of Southern Asian Agamids in a manner second to none.

By Robert George Sprackland Ph.d.. Hardback

THE FAMILY XENOSAURIDAE IN MEXICO is a detailed review of the current state of knowledge of the Mexican Knob-scaled Lizards. These lizards have a limited distribution that is restricted to several isolated localities in Mexico and Guatemala.

The family is represented by a single genus (Xenosaurus) and six species. Mexico is home of the six species so far recognized for this family, as well as several isolated populations in the states of Guerrero, Hidalgo, Oaxaca, Puebla, and Querétaro, whose taxonomic status is uncertain.

This publication aims to focus attention on one of the most important lizard families, and at the same time one of the least well known. Photographs of the Mexican taxa, along with an identification key, will facilitate species recognition. The introduction discusses the current status of knowledge of the family Xenosauridae in Mexico as well as the most relevant aspects of the natural history of the Mexican Knob-scaled Lizards and compares the ecological information so far published on the taxa that comprise this family. Most of the book, after the introduction, is composed of an identification key, descriptions, and reviews of the distribution, natural history, taxonomy, nomenclatural etymology, protection status, references for each species, and an exhaustive bibliographical review of the publications directly related to the family Xenosauridae in Mexico. Additionally, this book includes three appendixes with excellent photographs of the majority of species of Mexican Knob-scaled Lizards, a gazetteer with all the localities where the species have been collected, and distribution maps for each species. The book is presented in English and Spanish, making it accessible for a larger audience.