Snake Books
Here you will find a comprehensive collection of books covering not only individual species, but general care and breeding references as well.
Current products
AVS The Ball Python Manual. The Ball Python appeals to enthusiasts for many reasons it's form, color, and pattern are attractive in a way that is distinctively African; it doesn't attain a size that is a problem to maintain; and it readily becomes tame and easy to handle. But for all of these pluses, caring for a ball python can be quite challenging. The Ball Python Manual is filled with the most up-to-date information on selecting, acclimating, housing and maintaining this fascinating snake. You'll also find information on husbandry and propagation of this often misunderstood species, including tips on how to overcome problems with feeding and diseases. 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. |
The Ball Python Manual
size: 88 pages By: Philippe de Vosjoli, Roger Klingenberg, DVM, David Barker, Tracy Barker |
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The Ball Python is arguably the most popular constrictor available in captivity today, and it's an exhilarating time to be involved in keeping these snakes. Stunning new color and pattern morphs are introduced every year, along with more husbandry resources than a keeper can "shake a snake at." Kevin McCurley, owner of New England Reptile Distributors (NERD) and a devoted python breeder, presents two decades of his expertise in keeping and breeding these wonderful pet snakes. On the cutting edge of new ball python mutations, McCurley's Killer Bees, Honey Bees, Bumble Bees, spiders and others exhibit a myriad of color and pattern that captivate beginning hobbyists and advanced professional snake breeders alike. Ball Pythons in Captivity presents Kevin McCurley's two decades of experience on every aspect of these beautiful snakes, thoroughly detailing their caging, feeding, health issues, breeding, egg incubation, and much more. This book takes the reader on a journey through the lives and behavior of Ball Pythons and presents in striking color some of the more incredible, eye-popping genetic morphs that have been developed by python breeders around the planet. |
Ball Pythons in Captivity
size: 101 pages By: Kevin McCurley |
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This large nonvenomous snake is native to equatorial western Africa. Like all tropical reptiles in captivity, it requires special care and housing—facts that are detailed in this guide. Volumes in the Reptile and Amphibian Keeper's Guide series present basic information on reptiles and clear instructions on reptile care. Each book includes general information on the subject animal's natural history, distribution in the wild, life expectancy, and physical characteristics. Practical information includes purchasing a good specimen, determining sex, providing correct caging and feeding, health care, and advice for those who want to try breeding. Despite their compact size, books in this series are packed with valuable information for hobbyists and are filled with illustrations of high quality. Each book has 50-to-75 full-color photos, line art, bibliography, and an index. |
Ball Pythons Keepers Guide
size: 46 pages RD Bartlett, Patricia Bartlett, 46 pages |
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Ball Pythons , the hottest thing going in herpetoculture, now has a difinitive book about all aspects of husbandry , breeding and genetic mutations. Over 100 different genetic morphs are illustrated and discussed. This book is a "must have " for all hobbyists. Over 300 pages and over 300 spectacular color photographs. Hardback Copies only with dust Jacket |
The Complete Ball Python Book
size: 304 pages By Kevin McCurley |
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AVS Burmese Pythons Plus Reticulated Pythons and Related Species. Reptile Experts Philippe de Vosjoli brings decades of experience to this newly updated version of Burmese Pythons. These large, powerful snakes are often been victims of myth and misrepresentation based on their size and sheer might. In fact, Burmese pythons are relatively docile. Their beauty, slow movement, and responsiveness- relative to other snakes species- have contributed to their increasing popularity. De Vosjoli addresses the realities of keeping these gentle giants, including housing, care,feeding, and selection. His tips on proper husbandry and responsible herptoculture practices teach snake keepers how to prevent accidents, which only add to the already negative reputation these snakes have in the public eye. Special attention is given to a section on reticulated pythons, a related species that has seen a surprising jump in demand. Once reputed as large snakes with nasty temperaments, reticulated pythons are now among the most highly desired snakes. Among this edition's new phoyos are striking shots of the tiger and super tiger reticulated morphs. Keeping giant snakes requires large caging and the knowledge of certain procedures for safe handling and maintenance. Husbandry and captive breeding of this popular species is covered in great detail. The original AFH guidelines for responsible ownership and handling of large pythons are included. A chapter presents information on other giant pythons with similar care. Newly revised, with more information than ever! 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. |
Burmese Pythons Manual
size: 80 pages By: Philippe de Vosjoli and Roger Kilingenberg, D.V.M |
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There are approximately two dozen different varieties of this large, nonpoisonous constrictor snake, and the most important collectors' breeds are shown and described in this book. Information for owners includes instructions on safe handling, maintaining a healthful environment, feeding, protection against parasites, and general health care. |
Pythons
size: 94 pages Patricia Bartlett, Ernie Wagner, 96 pages |
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Colombian common boa constrictors are rated among the best of the large pet snakes, being attractive and relatively docile and safe. Three experts discuss the husbandry, breeding and medical problems of these popular snakes. Diseases and disorders are thoroughly covered. An epidemic viral disease in captive boas, IBD, is discussed in great detail. All subspecies and many of the currently bred pattern and color morphs are displayed in outstanding color photos. A must-have for beginner or expert. 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. |
Boa Constrictor Manual
Philippe de Vosjoli, 106 pages |
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Boas are considered by many to be the most beautiful of all snakes, but because they originate in the tropics they require special care when they are kept and bred in captivity. This book stresses the importance of maintaining proper living conditions for the boa, describes basic anatomy, and advises on purchasing, feeding, breeding, and general health care. |
Boas Complete Pet Owner's Manual
size: 96 pages Care, breeding info, by Doug Wagner, 96 pages |
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Imported mainly from Colombia, these handsome snakes grow to a length of more than 12 feet. Prospective owners should be aware that this species of boa requires a large cage and a steady diet of small mammals. Titles in this series present basic information on reptiles plus specific instructions for their care. Each book opens with a description of the animal as it exists in its natural habitat, then continues with information on its life cycle and distribution in nature. Readers then get advice on selecting a good specimen, determining sex, and providing proper housing, feeding, and health care. Books are heavily illustrated with instructive color photos |
Red Tailed Boas & Relatives
size: 46 pages By RD Bartlett |
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Boas in Captivity was written by Vincent Russo to help educate herpetoculturists and hobbyist about natural history of Boa Constrictor and also their captive care including housing, feeding, health issues, breeding, and raising of healthy young boas. The fascinating color morphs and pattern anomalies that occur are presented in text and beautiful photos in the photo gallery. Boa Constrictor are indigenous to Central America and South America. These complex snakes have the largest geographic range of any reptile on Earth, spanning two continents from the Sonoran Desert in Mexico to Argentina, comprising a geographic range of over 6 million square miles. Their habitats range from lowland desert oases to mountainous rainforests. Vincent Russo has been keeping snakes since he was a small boy. In recent years, has revealed himself as one of the top boa breeders in the world with a collection that includes some of the most amazing color morphs and patterns anomalies seen anywhere. Russo presents in Boas in Captivity everything a keeper will need to know to properly house and care for these amazing reptile pets. |
Boas In Captivity
size: 108 pages By: Vincent Russo |
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AVS The General Care and Maintenance of Common Kingsnakes. Common kingsnakes, particularly the California Kingsnake, are amoung the most popular and widely kept snakes in herpetoculture. Their beauty, moderate size, ease of maintenance, and relative docility have made them one of the most recommended snake species for the beginning hobbyist. In addition, common kingsnakes will readily breed in captivity and a wide variety of subspecies, geographical variants, and color and pattern morphs have been established by both hobbyist and commercial breeders. Relatively few snakes can match the crisp beauty and the display appeal of an outstanding desert phase California Kingsnake of the variety of colors and patterns found in these North American snakes. Kingsnakes are some of the most beautiful and hardy of all pet snakes. Author David Perlowin has assembled one of the most thorough books on the husbandry, captive breeding of these popular North American snakes. Common medical problems are covered. Most subspecies and morphs are represented through many color photographs. One of the best on the subject. 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. |
Common Kingsnakes
size: 71 pages By: David Perlowin |
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AVS Garter and Water Snakes.This updated owner's manual provides the essential tips on how to select and care for garter, ribbon, or water snake. Inside, you'll find all you need to know about proper housing and hygiene practices and how to spots signs of common diseases and disorders. This must-have addition to any snake keeper's library explains why a quality environment is necessary for a snake's quality of life. Garter and Water Snakes is filled with fascinating facts and a stunning array of photos of popular colubrids, including the San Francisco garter, which many herpers consider the most beautiful snake in North America. This new edition brings the most up-to-date information to the fingertips of the herp enthusiast. Start learning all you need to know to properly care for your new or existing snakes. Garter, ribbon and water snakes are among the most popular, widely available, attractive and interesting reptile pets. This title informs the beginning to experienced hobbyists about selection, proper housing, feeding, rearing babies, general maintenance and breeding of these snakes. It includes a number of photographs representing several of the species as well as some unusual morphs that are maintained and bred by specialized herpetoculturists. 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. |
Garter and Water Snakes
size: 88 pages By: David Perlowin |
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Success in captive breeding in recent years has made kingsnakes and milksnakes commonly available as pets. Here is detailed information for owners regarding protection against diseases and parasites, dealing with shedding problems, hibernation, breeding, and maintaining a healthful diet and living environment for these colorful reptiles. |
Kingsnakes and Milksnakes
size: 96 pages Ronald G. Markel, RD Bartlett |
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Tricolors are among the most brilliantly hued snakes that are suitable as pets. This guide identifies them along with milk snake varieties, and advises on their care. Volumes in the Reptile and Amphibian Keeper's Guide series present basic information on reptiles and clear instructions on reptile care. Each book includes general information on the subject animal's natural history, distribution in the wild, life expectancy, and physical characteristics. Practical information includes purchasing a good specimen, determining sex, providing correct caging and feeding, health care, and advice for those who want to try breeding. Despite their compact size, books in this series are packed with valuable information for hobbyists and are filled with illustrations of high quality. Each book has 50-to-75 full-color photos, line art, bibliography, and an index |
Milksnakes and Tricolored Kingsnakes
size: 46 pages RD Bartlett, Patricia Bartlett, 46 pages |
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The kingsnakes and milksnakes are some of the most beautiful of the world's snakes. They are found in a wide range of colors and patterns. Some have spots, some have bands or rings around the body, and some have stripes from head to tail. Many are coral snake mimics with bright red, yellow (or white) and black bands and rings. This great variety makes the kingsnakes and milksnakes very popular captives. Their bright sharply contrasting colors and crsip patterns invariably tend to elicit "Oh!" and "Ah!" exclamations, easily supplied diet ( for most subspecies), adaptability to life in captivity, and great splendor have made them popular with beginning hobbyist as well as more advanced herptoculturists. With Kingsnake & Milksnakes in Captivity. Robert Applegate's goal is to provide the reader with essential information for the long-term care and maintenance of this beautiful and variable group snakes. Kingsnakes & Milksnakes in Captivity is well- written and easy to read and the information contained within is based on Applegate's many years of experience. In this exciting new book, Applegate clearly promotes his strong belief of "conservation through captive breeding propagation". |
Kingsnakes & Milksnakes in Captivity
size: 92 pages By: Bob Applegate |
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This general information book deals with a variety of snakes commonly available to collectors in North America, with advice on maintaining a proper terrarium, feeding, breeding, protecting against diseases and parasites, and much more. Full-color photos show many varieties. |
Snakes
size: 111 pages General Care Information on many different species, by RD Bartlett, Patricia Bartlett. 112 pages |
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Two of the world's foremost breeders of corn snakes joined to write the ultimate corn snake book covering every aspect of husbandry, breeding and medicine. The authors also present an up-to-date discussion of all the current morphs. As could be expected from renowned photographer Bill Love, this groundbreaking book is illustrated by numerous color photographs showing why corn snakes are the most beautiful and best pet snakes in the world |
Corn Snake Manual
size: 127 pages By Bill & Kathy Love |
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AVS Corn Snakes The Comprehensive Owner's Guide. Each year, more corn snakes are bred in captivity than any other snake species. Their increasing popularity is largely credited to their rich coloring, easy handling size, and calm disposition. Corns usually will not bite, constrict, or defecate under mild stress like other snakes. From corn snake experts Bill Love and Kathy Love and Advanced Vivarium Systems, the definitive source on reptile and amphibian care, comes the most comprehensive information available on keeping and breeding corn snakes. Corn Snakes The Comprehensive Owner's Guide satisfies the needs of both novice and the seasoned veteran of "guttata culture," offering the latest on breeding, genetics, and the range and history of color and pattern variations, as well as the basics on feeding and care. Two of the world's foremost breeders of corn snakes joined to write the ultimate Corn Snake Comprehensive Guide Book by Advanced Vivarium Systems covering every aspect of husbandry, breeding and medicine. The authors also present an up-to-date discussion of all the current morphs. As could be expected from renowned photographer Bill Love, this groundbreaking book is illustrated by numerous color photographs showing why corn snakes are the most beautiful and best pet snakes in the world. 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. |
Corn Snakes - The Comprehensive Owner's Guide
size: 227 pages By: Bill & Kathy Love |
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Because corn and rat snakes are brilliantly colored, harmless to humans, and do well in captivity, they have become popular reptiles to own and breed. This manual describes most subspecies found in European and American collections, including the corn snake, the many races of black rat snake, the green rat snake, the Mexican corn snake, many European rat snakes, and similar forms from Africa and Latin America. There is information on feeding, caging, breeding, and health, plus a bibliography and glossary |
Corn Snakes and Other Rat Snakes
size: 127 pages RD Bartlett, Patricia Bartlett, 104 pages |
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As part of the larger Series, Corn Snakes describes how these brilliantly colored harmless snakes do well in captivity - if their owners know the fundamentals of housing, feeding, and general care. The book also describes the many subspecies native to both North America and Europe. There are approximately 50-75 full-color photos throughout. |
Corn Snakes
size: 46 pages Care, breeding info, photos. by RD Bartlett, Patricia Bartlett, 46 pages |
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Corn Snakes in Captivity. Corn Snakes are the ultimate success story in the captive bred reptile industry. They have been bred in ever-increasing numbers since the 1960's and are available to hobbyist in a myriad of colors and patterns. Every year, new and exciting morphs are produced and the possibilities appear to be endless. Corn Snakes not only provide keepers with exciting genetics projects, but they are the most gentle and easy to handle of all pet snakes. In Corn Snakes in Captivity. Don Soderberg of South Mountain Reptiles Provides readers with an inspiring book for the keepers of these fascinating pets. The genus Pantherophis has been his passion for over twenty-five years. He is known worldwide as a Corn Snake specialist who is detail-oriented and passionate about these wonderful snakes. |
Cornsnakes in Captivity
size: 113 pages By: Don Soderberg |
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This booklet is about the responsible care and maintenance of the most readily available invertebrate-eating snakes. (That's right, no mice!) These beautiful snakes are sold in pet stores at prices that invite neglect, and most are dead within 3 to 6 months. Their care is best described as requiring methods that are a cross between snake keeping and lizard keeping. The rough green snake is one of the most beautiful and enjoyable of all the North American snakes to keep in captivity, and a genuine affection for these snakes was the primary reason for the writing of this book. If you buy the snake, buy the book.
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Rough Green Snakes Care Book
Philippe de Vosjoli, 16 pages |
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This manual focuses on rainbow boas and neotropical tree boas, colorful arboreal snakes that are native to the tropical regions of South America. 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 |
Rainbow Boas & Neotropical Tree Boas
size: 46 pages By RD Bartlett. This manual focuses on rainbow boas and neotropical tree boas, colorful arboreal snakes that are native to the tropical regions of South America. |
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This guide deals with three varieties of terrestrial and fossorial snakes. Two varieties are from the southwest United States and Mexico, while the third (sand boas) are native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. Detailed information on keeping these constrictor snakes is supplemented with a wealth of instructive color photos |
Rosy, Rubber & Sand Boas Book
size: 46 pages This guide deals with three varieties of terrestrial and fossorial snakes. Two varieties are from the southwest United States and Mexico, while the third (sand boas) are native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. |
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This user-friendly home medical reference identifies and explains existing and potential problems in snakes. Find out how location of a cage can affect your snake's appetite, or how a snake can become "mouse shy." Learn how to identify and correct problems associated with maladaptation, burns, constipation, dehydration, skin lesions, diarrhea, improper shedding, lack of appetite, feeding frequency, overheating, parasites, mouth rot, reproductive failure, rodent injuries, respiratory problems, vomiting, weight loss, seizures, tremmors, incoordination and just about anything else that may be commonly found with the captive care of snakes. |
Whats Wrong With My Snake
Great book for diagnosing illness. by John Rossi, DVM, Roxanne Rossi. 156 pages |
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Reproductive Husbandry of Pythons and Boas, Ross - After 15 years there is still no better text. Get one while you can. Captive breeding data on all the boas and pythons. Husbandry techniques and specific data with species by species accounts. This is the Boid bible. -Over 260 color photographs -many diagrams -charts and tables -1991 -Hardback |
Reproductive Husbandry of Pythons and Boas
size: 270 pages |
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Albinos Color and Pattern Mutations of Snakes
size: 96 pages, hardback By Stefan Broghammer |
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The More Complete Chondro , by well-known chondro keeper and breeder Greg Maxwell, is an expanded edition of the original care and breeding manual that quickly became a herpetological bestseller after its release in 2003. This new hard cover book with dust jacket is over 300 pages in length, with 260 full color photographs illustrating both the naturally occurring geographic races as well as all the major designer morphs. Each chapter has been reviewed, revised, and updated. Over seventy pages of additional information and ninety additional color photographs make this new edition much more than a simple reprinting...it is in truth a new book. Major updates to the natural history and locality chapters, time frames for follicle development and ovulation in breeding females, how-to photos for probing chondros, and updates to all the major high-end color morph projects make this book a must-have for all chondro keepers, breeders, and lovers. |
The More Complete Chondro
size: 317 pages By Greg Maxwell. A comprehensive guide to the care and breeding of the Green Tree Python. |
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AVS The Art of Keeping Snakes. Snakes are among the most beautiful and fascinating creatures of all the vertebrates. It is no wonder there are more than fifty species of snakes regularly bred in captivity and more than one hundred species available in pet stores. but how does the keeping of snakes become art? By developing a naturalistic vivarium system that puts a snake's welfare and quality of life above all. This will enhance your enjoyment in observing these fascinating creatures. Inside, you'll learn how to setup and maintain a vivaria. You'll learn which snakes are the best display snakes and how to handle, feed, and care for them. Most importantly, you'll learn the reason for keeping snakes is not just for captive breeding, but to derive enjoyment from watching a snake's behavior in a naturalistic environment. 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. |
The Art of Keeping Snakes
size: 232 pages By Philippe de Vosjoli. Creating naturalistic vivaria, landscaping, choosing the right snake, using bioactive substrates and more! |
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Snakes & Other Reptiles of Southern Africa
size: 144 pages Lots of photos. By Bill Branch |
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By Mark O'Shea. Explores the secret world of venomous snakes and contains thrilling details of O'Shea's own encounters with snakes |
Mark O'Shea's Venomous Snakes of the World
size: 160 pages - Hardback By Mark O'Shea. Explores the secret world of venomous snakes and contains thrilling details of O'Shea's own encounters with snakes |
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By John Cann. Tells the colourful and often tragic story of the men and women who brought large crowds to fairgrounds to watch them handle dangerous snakes! |
Snakes Alive!
size: 193 pages softback By John Cann. Tells the colourful and often tragic story of the men and women who brought large crowds to fairgrounds to watch them handle dangerous snakes! |
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Golden Age of Rattlesnake Hunting
size: 169 pages Softback By Donald Wheeler |
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Vipers are snakes distinguished by their large, movable fangs, and many different species are found throughout the world. Here is expert guidance on care, housing, and breeding of this often dangerous group of snakes. Heavily illustrated with vivid color photos and instructive line art, this book was written by one of America's leading experts on reptiles and their care. |
Vipers
size: 96 pages By RD Bartlett |
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Southern AFrican is considered to have the highest reptile diversity in Africa. This book is one of the most comprehensive guides to the region's more than 450 species! |
Field Guide Snakes & Reptiles Of Southern Africa
size: 399 pages By Bill Branch |
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Snakes & Other Reptiles of Borneo
size: 144 pages By Indraneil Das. Covers 180 species of snakes, lizards, crocodiles & turtles of Borneo! |
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Biology of the Pitvipers
By Jonathan Campbell & Edmund Brodie, Jr |
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Few reptiles command more respect than the mighty boas and pythons. Prized for their size, relative docility, and spectacular coloration and patterning, they are the most dramatic snakes in the world. But the same snakes that many consider gentle giants--the Green Anaconda can exceed twelve yards in length--are also finely tuned killing machines. In Boas and Pythons of the World, renowned snake expert Mark O'Shea takes readers on an exciting continent-by-continent journey to look at these snakes in their native habitats. Stunning color photographs and intriguing stories from O'Shea's encounters with these snakes in the wild bring these reptiles to life. |
Boas & Pythons of the World
size: 160 pages By Mark O'Shea |
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Covers a wide range of information. David Broadley is a renowned specialist on East African herpetology, Craig Doria is a ranger in Luangwa Valley National Park and an expert on the biology of Zambian snakes, and Jürgen Wigge has dealt with snake bite victims for several years in Africa and many other countries. |
Snakes of Zambia
size: 280 pages By Donald G. Broadley, Craig Doria, Jurgen Wigge |
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The Poisonous Snakes of North America
size: 487 pages By Leonhard Stejneger |
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Revision of the Kingsnakes Genus Lampropeltis
size: 260 pages By Frank N. Blanchard |
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In The Complete Boa Constrictor, Vin Russo takes us into the tropical world of the boa constrictor in all of its forms and geographic races. No armchair quarterback, Russo has traveled to many of the locales discussed in the text and has searched for (and sometimes discovered) the prize he sought: The boa constrictor in its beautiful wild habitat. Not just a natural history book, The Complete Boa Constrictor boasts over 450 color photos in 280 pages and stakes its rightful place among the other titles in the Complete series published by ECO; it is a thorough how-to manual for anyone who wishes to keep or breed this denizen of the Central and South America Rain forests and covers all the new color phase & pattern anomalies of the trade. |
The Complete Boa Constrictor
size: 280 pages In The Complete Boa Constrictor, Vin Russo takes us into the tropical world of the boa constrictor in all of its forms and geographic races. |
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Rattlesnakes - Habits, Life & Influence on Mankind
size: 350 pages By Laurence Klauber |
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Approximately 136 taxa and forms of the families Atractaspidae, Elapidae and Viperidae are presented in this new photo-guide. Some species are illustrated here for the first time in colour. The photos are supplemented by symbol-based descriptions with references to habitat and food preferences aimed mainly at the terrarium keeper. |
Venomous Snakes of Africa
size: 148 pages By Miak Dobiey & Gernot Vogel. Approximately 136 taxa and forms of the families Atractaspidae, Elapidae and Viperidae are presented in this new photo-guide. |
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The Snakes of Europe
size: 317 pages by Guido Kreiner |
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Anacondas are fascinating in many ways: Young and half-grown animals create excitement with their color and markings, while standing eye to eye with the impressive adults makes it easy to understand the origin of stories about their legendary size and strength. The authors of this book show that successful keeping and breeding of anacondas is possible and a source of much enjoyment if undertaken with the proper knowledge. |
Anacondas - Professional Breeders Series
size: 127 pages The authors of this book show that successful keeping and breeding of anacondas is possible and a source of much enjoyment if undertaken with the proper knowledge. |
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This volume of TERRALOG is a presentation of the venomous snakes of Asia. It portrays about 165 taxa and forms of the families Elapidae and Viperdae, and covers a geographical range from Pakistan to China and Japan to Indonesia. Besides species that are illustrated in colour photographs for the first time, this volume also contains photographs of a variety of undescribed forms. |
Venomous Snakes of Asia #14
size: 148 pages By Gernot Vogel. This book portrays about 165 taxa and forms of the families Elapidae and Viperdae, and covers a geographical range from Pakistan to China and Japan to Indonesia. |
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Author Chris Mattison. Comprehensive, up-to-date, and richly illustrated with some 200 color photographs, this book is a great single volume reference guide. Addressing the natural history of snakes and their relationship with each other and other animals, the book incorporates new info on snake biology and classification and includes a complete list of every family and genus, with notes on each. Also addresses the origin and evolution of snakes, their morphology and function, their environment, feeding, defense, reproduction, etc. |
The New Encyclopedia of Snakes
size: 271 pages by Chris Mattison |
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Using science and art as mutual pathways to understanding, author Harry W. Greene and photographers Michael and Patricia Fogden combine their unique talents to explore the beauty and intrigue of snakes. This comprehensive overview of these animals, packed with up-to-date details of their biology and their environments, will interest general readers as well as professional biologists, serious naturalists, and herpetoculturists. |
Snakes-The Evolution of Mystery in Nature
size: 349 pages Author: Harry W. Greene |
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Homalopsid snakes are aquatic rear-fanged snakes that inhabit freshwater, brackish water, and marine environments from Pakistan's Indus River eastward to Queensland, Australia. While a few live in flowing streams with clear water and rocky bottoms, most live in the muddy habitats created by Himalayan silt flowing to the seas of Southeast Asia. Many feed on fish, but a few have adapted to feeding on crustaceans and some are commensal with crustaceans living in their burrows. The Indochinese Peninsula and Sunda Shelf contain the greatest species diversity, and the history of these snakes is closely tied to the changing landscape of Southeast Asia. Homalopsid Snakes: Evolution in the Mud is the only available book on these aquatic reptiles and the first comprehensive review of the group in 35 years. It contains species accounts, summaries of the author's field work, and photographs of the snakes and their morphology which can only be found in this book. |
Homalopsid Snakes - Evolution in the Mud
size: 260 pages By John C Murphy. Homalopsid Snakes: Evolution in the Mud is the only available book on these aquatic reptiles and the first comprehensive review of the group in 35 years. |
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A Field Guide to the Land Snakes of Sulawesi with Identification Keys, by Ruud de Land and Gernot Vogel Covers 54 Species and sub-species of snakes found in Sulawesi, located in the south Pacific. Each species account provides scientific and common names, identification characteristics, distribution, habitat, venom toxicity where applicable, biology, and conservation status. |
The Snakes of Sulawesi
size: 312 pages by Ruud de Lang and Gernot Vogel |
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The Whip Snakes and Racers
size: 241 pages by Arthur Irving Ortenburger |
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AVS Snakes. Snakes covers everything kids need to know--from basic care and feeding to how to house their snakes, how to detect illnesses and parasites, and how to decorate their pets' vivaria to make them feel at home. With colorful photos, interesting facts, and cool stickers, Snakes is sure to be a favorite book in every young herpetoculturist's library! Take a trip trough the world of snakes with this terrific book! Despite what you may think, snakes aren't slippery or slimy-and plenty of snakes make great pets for kids! Inside, you'll learn fascinating snake myths and facts and meet colorful corn snake, the gentle california kingsnake, and more! You'll also find out all about caring for pet snakes, including what to feed them, how to house them ( and make sure they don't escape!), and how to keep them healthy. Discover how snakes can open their jaws so wide to eat and why they flick out their tongues! This jam packed guide included tons of info! -The coolest snakes for young herpetoculturists ages 8-13 -How to find snakes in the wild, at pet stores, and at reptile expos -How to set up an escape-proof enclosure that's comfortable for your snake -Fun activities and stickers! The Beginning Vivarium Systems series is from the publishers of Reptiles magazine and Advanced Vivarium Systems books. Look for more BVS titles on exotic animals that can hop, slide, or sssslither into your life! As your experience in the hobby grows, you can move on to the Advanced Vivarium Systems books, the #1 books on reptile care. |
Snakes
size: 120 pages By: Russ Case |
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By Dusty Rhoads, A Comprehensive Guide to the Natural History, Care, and Breeding of the Trans-Pecos Ratsnake. Includes notes on Reproductive Biology by David and Tracy Barker. |
The Complete Suboc
size: 291 pages By Dusty Rhoads, A Comprehensive Guide to the Natural History, Care, and Breeding of the Trans-Pecos Ratsnake |
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Author: Indraneil Das A Photographic Guide To Snakes and other Reptiles of India: Features over 240 species of the lizards, snakes, crocodiles, and turtles of India, covering both the most abundant and the most distinctive species. Text describes key features for identification plus information on feeding habits, habitat, distribution, and breeding data for each species. |
A Photographic Guide to Snakes of India
size: 144 pages by Indraneil Das, A Photograpic Guide to Snakes and Other Reptiles of India |
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A Photographic Guide to Snakes and other Reptiles and Amphibians of East Africa by Bill Branch. |
A Photographic Guide: Snakes of East Africa
size: 144 pages by Bill Branch, A Photographic Guide to Snakes and other Reptiles and Amphibians of East Africa |
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By Brian Hubbs & Brendan O'Connor. Color photos of all native species and tons of great info! This book is for anyone who enjoys the outdoors or study of nature. This beautiful guide is the first of its type, providing color photos of all of the rattlesnakes native to the US. Brian Hubbs & Brendan O'Connor explode the myths, and explain the life history and distribution of rattlesnakes in terms anyone can understand. Map ranges accompany each species and subspecies. |
Guide to the Rattlesnakes of the United States
size: 96 pages By Brian Hubbs & Brendan O'Connor. Color photos of all native species and tons of great info! |
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Based on twenty years of compiling detailed information, this is the first guide to the Natural History of the fifteen different Mountain Kingsnakes in one source. Each species account provides common and scientific names, personal field stories, life habits, prey and reproduction, range, habitat, taxonomic data, population, and laws pertaining to the species. Over 200 photographs, 76 in full-color plates, and 16 detailed range maps. |
Mountain Kings - A Collective Natural History
size: 324 pages By Brian Hubbs. Based on twenty years of compiling detailed information, this is the first guide to the Natural History of the fifteen different Mountain Kingsnakes in one source. |
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Snake Diseases - Preventing & Recognizing Illness
size: 306 pages Hard Back. By Frank Mutschmann DVM |
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By Aland, Barnett, Borman, Browne-Cooper, Fyfe, Gaikhorst, Grant, Hay, Heard, Hemens, Krauss, Pearson, Scheelings, Sonnemann, Walker & Weigel |
Keeping and Breeding Australian Pythons
size: 337 pages By Aland, Barnett, Borman, Browne-Cooper, Fyfe, Gaikhorst, Grant, Hay, Heard, Hemens, Krauss, Pearson, Scheelings, Sonnemann, Walker & Weigel |
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All subspecies covered 'goini', 'sticticeps', 'meansi' (new subspecies), and 'catalinensis'. 560 photos, over 400 in color, over 40 range maps. 436 pgs. Softcover |
Common Kingsnakes - A Natural History
size: 436 pages By Brian Hubbs. All subspecies covered 'goini', 'sticticeps', 'meansi' (new subspecies), and 'catalinensis'. 560 photos, over 400 in color, over 40 range maps. 436 pgs. Softcover |
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This package is ideal for all snake lovers! It includes Whats Wrong With My Snake, Kingsnakes & Milksnakes, Boas - Complete Owners Manual, Pythons - Complete Owners Manual AND Snakes - A Complete Owners Manual. It is a package discount and makes a great gift too! |
Snake Lovers Book Package Deal
This package is ideal for all snake lovers! It includes Whats Wrong With My Snake, Kingsnakes & Milksnakes, Boas - Complete Owners Manual, Pythons - Complete Owners Manual AND Snakes - A Complete Owners Manual! |
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A Snake Hunting Guide 2
size: 117 pages - soft cover By Will Bird and Phil Peak |
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The Guide to the Rock Rattlesnakes of the United States has been in the making for over 5 years. Every mountain range in the United States that Crotalus l. lepidus and Crotalus l. klauberi are found in is discussed and illustrated. This book is 160 pages long and has a whopping 437 photos. The variation of this species is amazing and this book illustrates it superbly. |
A Guide To The Rock Rattlesnakes
size: 160 pages - soft cover By Michael S. Price |
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Alterna The Grey Banded Kingsnake Book
size: 80 pages - soft cover By Gerold & Walter Merker |
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By Patrick David and Gernot Vogel. Text in both English & German. This volume covers the venomous snakes of Europe, ranging into Western, Northern and Central Asia. |
Venomous Snakes of Europe & Asia
size: 160 pages. Hard cover By Patrick David and Gernot Vogel. Text in both English & German. This volume covers the venomous snakes of Europe, ranging into Western, Northern and Central Asia. |
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By Ari Flagle and Erik Stoops. Covers captive management, husbandry, natural history and ecology, reproductive strategies as well as other related topics. |
Black Python Morelia boeleni
size: 160 pages. Hard cover By Ari Flagle and Erik Stoops. Covers captive management, husbandry, natural history and ecology, reproductive strategies as well as other related topics. |
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By Tony Phelps with preface by Wolfgang Wuster. The book reflects the author's decades of experience of vipers in much of the Old World, as well as in captivity. The species accounts illustrate the diversity of Old World Vipers, while providing important information on distribution, taxonomy, behaviour and ecology. David Warrell's chapter on viperid envenoming is a reminder of how snake-human encounters can often end in tragedy. |
Old World Vipers
size: 558 pages. Hard cover By Tony Phelps with preface by Wolfgang Wuster. The book reflects the author's decades of experience of vipers in much of the Old World, as well as in captivity. |
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Designer Morphs - Guide to Mutations & Variations
size: 352 pages hardback 2nd Edition by John R Berry |
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Rattlesnakes of the United States and Canada
size: 307 pages Soft cover Over 300 pages packed with details of natural history, identification, venom toxicity, and more! Over 200 breathtaking photographs, maps, and images. Detailed accounts and range maps for each species and subspecies found in the US and Canada |
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