Invertebrate Books

Check here for our selection of invertebrate books. We have a large number of books covering the care and breeding of tarantulas, scorpions, crabs, and mantids.

Scorpions This handsomely illustrated book offers a wealth of information on scorpion purchase, housing, and general care, as well as information on the many varieties that are popular among hobbyists. Books in the Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series present basic information about pets for new or soon-to-be owners, as well as detailed information for other animal hobbyists. Advice and instruction covers purchase, equipment, general care and maintenance, and much more. Texts emphasize the basics and are easy for all readers to understand, but most titles in this series also present facts that even experienced owners and hobbyists will find new and useful. All books in this series are filled with high quality full-color photos and instructive line drawings Continue to product Close	Scorpions Manny Rubio, 95 pages	$8.99 each
Tarantulas and Other Arachnids Despite their ferocious reputation, tarantulas are fascinating animals to observe, and can be kept in a home terrarium. This volume advises on their maintenance and care. Books in the Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series present basic information about pets for new or soon-to-be owners. Advice and instruction covers feeding, housing, health care, training, grooming, protection against hazards, and more. Texts emphasize pet care basics and are easy for all readers to understand, but most titles also present facts that even experienced pet owners and breeders will find new and useful. All books in this series are filled with high quality full-color photos and instructive line art. Continue to product Close	Tarantulas and Other Arachnids Samuel D. Marshall, PhD	$8.99 each
Tarantula Keepers Guide Here is the definitive word on tarantulas for collectors of exotic pets, and for life science students specializing in arachnids (spiders and their relatives). The book opens with a detailed description of the tarantula's origins, anatomy, and physiology. Comprehensive information on care, housing, and feeding is provided for all who want to keep one or more tarantulas as pets or for scientific research. And for those who prefer to do it themselves, there is even advice on where and how to capture a tarantula in the wild! Extensive tables classify tarantulas according to classes, orders, families, and subfamilies. Still another table outlines measures one should take in the event of a tarantula bite--though in many cases a bite is little more than a passing annoyance. Dozens of color photos and scientifically accurate drawings illustrate virtually everything the reader needs to know about these exotic creatures Continue to product Close	Tarantula Keepers Guide Stanley Schultz, Marguerite Schultz, 289 pages	$14.59 each
Land Hermit Crabs AVS Land Hermit Crabs. Inside this newly updated edition, renowned invertebrate and reptile expert Philippe De Vosjoli provides the most current information on keeping land hermit crabs. Their easy care and fascinating shells make these palm-sized crabs the most popular invertebrate pet. Here you'll find essential advice on topics such as selecting healthy crabs, feeding, regular maintenance, molting, and health care. Among the brand-new content for this edition are color photographs of an exciting shell swap series and excellent visual aids for proper "crabitat" design and do-it-yourself shell painting. Your Herpetocultural Library is not complete without this new edition of Land Hermit Crabs brought to you by the experts at Advanced Vivarium Systems. At the root of the high mortality rate of captive hermit crabs is the failure to provide the proper environment and the lack of knowledge concerning their requirements. Did you know that hermit crabs carry their water supply sealed within their shells? Access to the right type of water is critical for refills. Did you know that hermit crabs may live more than 30 years? Find all the essential information you need to keep these strange and entertaining creatures thriving 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. Continue to product Close	Land Hermit Crabs size: 56 pages By: Philippe de Vosjoli	$3.95 each
Hermit Crabs, A Complete Manual Sue Fox, 63 pages Continue to product Close	Hermit Crabs, A Complete Manual Sue Fox, 63 pages	$7.59 each
Tarantulas & Scorpions in Captivity The Keeping of invertebrates as pets is growing across the planet. Tarantulas and scorpions are at the front of this exciting movement. The keeping and breeding of captive tarantulas and scorpions is truly an art form. The number of captive invertebrates available to hobbyists worldwide id directly related to the breeding programs being established by keepers. Probably more than any other section of the exotic pet market, the invertebrate off spring produced by breeders pressure off of the wild populations. These wild populations are under extreme pressure from deforestation, pollution, and habitat destruction. The need to be able to properly take care of tarantulas and scorpions in captivity is important to their future to the hobby. With this book, we hope to inspire new keepers and to share some of our expertise with successfully keeping and breeding the most interesting species of tarantulas and scorpions being kept in captivity. Included are helpful hints for successful husbandry and breeding, and tips that have helped keepers maintain some of the most exciting invertebrates in captivity. Continue to product Close	Tarantulas & Scorpions in Captivity size: 102 pages By: Russ Gurley	$8.95 each
Tarantulas By Jerry Walls. Covers selection, housing, feeding, diseases & disorders! Continue to product Close	Tarantulas size: 96 pages By Jerry Walls. Covers selection, housing, feeding, diseases & disorders!	$7.95 each
Color Guide to Tarantulas of the World By Russ Gurley Continue to product Close	Color Guide to Tarantulas of the World size: 41 pages By Russ Gurley	$3.95 each
Scorpions & Other Popular Invertebrates AVS. Scorpions Plus Other Popular Invertebrates. Scorpions are among the most unusual and instantly recognizable of all animals. They are fun to observe and easy to keep, and there are several species- such as the striped bark scorpion- whose venom has not proven fatal to adult humans. Scorpions details why these creatures make fascinating pets, even if they aren't warm and fuzzy. This new addition to the Herpetocultural Library has all you need to know about selecting and caring for your pet scorpion. Also included is a special section on other familiar invertebrates that are easy to care for in a home vivarium. Dazzle your friends with your knowledge of creepy-crawly millipedes and centipedes as well as the strange-looking roaches, and stick insects. 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. Continue to product Close	Scorpions & Other Popular Invertebrates size: 88 pages By: Jerry Walls	$6.59 each
Field Guide to Beetles of California By Arthur Evans & James Hogue Continue to product Close	Field Guide to Beetles of California By Arthur Evans & James Hogue	$24.95 each
Ants of North America- a Guide to the Genera A Complete guide of Ant Species in North America, including taxonomic descriptions and several identification reference guides. Covers both morphology and ecology, includes photographs and illustrations. Continue to product Close	Ants of North America- a Guide to the Genera size: 174 pages Authors: Brian L Fisher and Stefan P Cover	$34.95 each
Millipedes - Professional Breeders Series The Archispirostreptus gigas’s apparent effortlessness with which these invertebrates coordinate their numerous limbs at the same time, appearing to float on a wave of tiny feet, is something every observer finds puzzling. Spectacular colors and the unusual body shape of some species have made millipedes widely kept terrarium animals. This book provides practical and proven suggestions for how to keep them successfully. 420 full-color photos, 11 colour drawings, 2 diagrams and 67 distribution maps. 206 pp. Hardcover Continue to product Close	Millipedes - Professional Breeders Series size: 206 pages. Hard cover By S. Sigling. The Archispirostreptus gigas’s apparent effortlessness with which these invertebrates coordinate their numerous limbs at the same time, appearing to float on a wave of tiny feet, is something every observer finds puzzling.	$22.99 each
	Adventures Among Ants size: 280 pages By Mark Moffett	$18.99 each