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In this follow-up to the original multiple award-winning documentary on the great reptile culture, Herpers II again takes us across North America to investigate the culture, history, and passion of those who are avid reptile and amphibian enthusiasts. This installment in the Herpers franchise first takes us to the Costa Rican Amphibian Research Center in the lush tropical forests of Costa Rica to investigate the successful conservation of tropical tree frogs featuring a few species that have been rarely filmed in the wild! We then travel to the “headquarters” of kingsnake.com and visit with Jeff Barringer who shares the history and the cultural phenomenon of the biggest reptile website in history. Then it’s a sit down with Andrew Wyatt of USARK who sheds a light on some of the proposed legislation that could interfere with the freedom to keep these incredible animals in our homes. It’s then off to southern California where, for the first time on camera, we get a personal tour of the LLLReptile facility. Then it’s back to criss-crossing the country to visit with reptile and amphibian breeders from, among many others, Bob Clark’s amazing reticulated, burmese and ball python collection in Oklahoma City to seeing some of the most incredible bearded dragon morphs at Sandfire Dragon Ranch in Vista, California to the one-of-a-kind Kevin McCurley in Plainstow, New Hampshire and his warehouses of some of the most species diverse and eye-popping morphs of reptiles in the world! With a stronger emphasis on what concerns the average herpers in mind with this installment, it is sure to be just as loved as the original.

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.

Reptile and amphibian owners get detailed instructions on building both indoor and outdoor enclosures for their exotic pets. More than 100 color photos show construction methods and animals thriving in their man-made environments.

If you want to add a new dimension to owning a reptile or amphibian, you may want to try to design and build your own terrarium. With more than 100 full-color photos, this book provides basic carpentry instructions, along with advice on using screen material, glass panels, rocks, logs and plants. Whether you want to simulate a scaled down replica of a desert, rain forest, semiaquatic or woodland environment, you will find great ideas in these pages. Synopsis: Reptile and amphibian owners get detailed instructions on building both indoor and outdoor enclosures for their exotic pets. More than 100 color photos show construction methods and animals thriving in their man-made environments. Synopsis: Explains how to recreate a captive reptile's or amphibian's natural habitat and offers designs suitable for snakes, lizards, frogs, geckos, and turtles.

Hobbyists will appreciate this pictorial identification guide and basic husbandry manual covering more than 250 species, subspecies, and color morphs of reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. All animals shown in this volume can be purchased at pet stores and other outlets. The authors advise on the do’s and don’ts of purchasing, proper caging, and correct feeding. Each animal profile includes the species’ place of origin, its size from hatchling to adult, lifespan, and general behavior traits. A wide array of animals are covered—snakes, lizards, skinks, geckos, turtles and tortoises, frogs, toads, salamanders, tarantulas, scorpions, mantids, crabs—and even cockroaches. 269 color illustrations.

With its varied topography of coast, mountains, and desert, the San Diego region, considered one of the world's biodiversity hotspots, boasts a rich variety of amphibians and reptiles--from the arboreal salamander to the green sea turtle to the secretive San Diego banded gecko and the red diamond rattlesnake. More than a field guide, this up-to-date, authoritative, conservation-oriented book is the first comprehensive resource on the herpetofauna of the region, which is unfortunately also known for its high number of endangered species. Jeffrey M. Lemm gives information on identification, habitats, biology, and the conservation status of all 88 amphibian and reptile species found in the San Diego region. Many of these animals can also be found in a wide area of Southern California and Northern Baja California, making this valuable guide useful for a wide geographic area and a must-have for outdoor enthusiasts, nature-lovers, and professionals alike.

• Includes a special venom section written by Sean Bush of Animal Planet's "Venom ER"

• 160 color photographs illustrate the major habitats and all 88 amphibians and reptiles found in the region

• 70 range maps pinpoint the locations of each subspecies

• A new, easy-to-use taxonomic key by renowned herpetologist Jay Savage as well as line drawings of tadpoles and amphibian egg masses help make species identification simple

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.

A Photographic Guide to Snakes and other Reptiles and Amphibians of East Africa by Bill Branch.
Covers the most common snakes, lizards, skinks, chamaeleons, terrapins and amphibians (frogs) of East Africa - covering a total of 260 species. The aim is identification and each species account features a brief text that highlights diagnostic features, a distribution map and a colour photograph.

Terrarium animals from A to Z, A Barron's Compass Guide Full page profiles describe reptiles, amphibians, scorpions, spiders, and insects. Descriptions are arranged alphabetically for fast, easy reference, and feature a color photo for each animal. You will also find a wealth of useful information on setting up and maintaining a terrarium. More than 200 color photos. By Oliver Drewes

3RD EDITION --By Frank Glaw & Migue Vences. Awesome book covering almost every reptile and amphibian!

Provides background knowledge and guidance to deal with parasitic diseases in reptiles. Provides instructions to eradicate disease from enclosures and to detect problems. Covers individual parasites, their development and life cycle, and information on detection and treatment. Over 192 full-color photographs, antiparasitic drug table. 203 pp. Hardcover