Firefly Encyclopedia of the Vivarium: Keeping Amphibians, Reptiles, and Insects, Spiders and Other Invertebrates in Terraria, Aquaterraria, and Aquaria
Keeping iguanas, frogs, insects and other invertebrates in a glass world is a popular pursuit.\ This practical, fully illustrated guide has everything the enthusiast needs to know, with a focus on beginners. A one-stop reference for those starting out with a terrarium or vivarium, it covers the entire spectrum of suitable animals, from invertebratesto large snakes and lizards. David Alderton explains how to design setups that re-create natural habitats, as well as more clinical environments...
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A practical, well-illustrated guide to keeping reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates under glass that covers suitable animals, creating habitat, health, food, difficult species, plants and more. It includes cross-referencing and a species directory.
Introduction\ The Natural History of Vivarium Animals\ \ Invertebrates\ Amphibians\ Reptiles\ \ Vivarium Setup and Maintenance\ \ Vivarium Housing\ Food and Feeding\ General Care\ Breeding\ Hibernation\ Health Care\ \ Reptiles\ \ Snakes\ \ Boas and Pythons\ Colubrid Snakes\ \ \ Lizards\ \ Geckos\ Chameleons\ Tegus and Monitors\ Agamids\ Skinks\ Iguanids\ Other Lizards\ \ \ Tortoises and Turtles\ \ Tortoises\ Turtles and Terrapins\ \ \ \ Amphibians\ \ Newts and Salamanders\ \ Newts\ Salamanders\ Amphiumas, Mudpuppies, and Sirens\ \ \ Frogs and Toads\ \ Tree Frogs\ Ground-Dwelling Frogs\ Dart Frogs and Mantellas\ Aquatic Frogs\ Toads\ \ \ \ Invertebrates\ \ Walking Sticks (Stick Insects)\ Leaf Insects\ Praying Mantids\ Beetles\ Centipedes and Millipedes\ Tarantulas and Other Spiders\ Scorpions\ Hermit Land Crabs\ Giant Land Snails\ \ Glossary Further Reading/Web Sites Index Picture Credits
\ Booklist\ - Kristen Mantel\ This reference book contains everything one would need to know about maintaining an indoor environment for live amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates. Full-color photographs and images of species and care instructions, along with thorough descriptions and directions, make the book easy to understand... Contains information that new owners may be unaware of... Important small details ... are not overlooked.... With its vibrant photographs and easy reading level, this text is suggested for school and public libraries that are in need of a basic guide.\ \ \
