Lizard Books

If you are considering a snake as a pet, this book will help guide you in the proper selection, care, and maintenance of many popular pet snakes. A number of commonly kept species are divided into categries of beginner, intermediate and advanced depending on their care requirements. Basic facts are given for examples of each category. Further sections cover the terrarium, temperature and how to heat and regulate the temperature, substrate, shelter, food, water, handling, health, cleaning and shedding.

This title presents the vast experience with Ball pythons of Kevin McCurley , owner of NERD, New England Reptile Distributors. Every Aspect of the captive care and breeding of these beautiful snakes is covered for the benefit of the beginning and advanced hobbyist. Many of the new genetic morphs are displayed.

This book provideds 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 a beautiful detail photo gallery. Also included in this exciting new book are sections on captive care and natural history of Lawson's Dragons and Frilled Dragons.

This book was written to help educate herptoculturalists and hobbyists about the natural history of Boa constrictor and their captive care including housing, feeding, health issues and breeding. A beautiful Photo Gallery of color morphs and pattern abnormalities is also included.

Chameleons are the exotic dragons of herpetoculture. They fascinate us with their methodical behaviors and 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 information that has worked very successfully in terms of keeping and breeding chameleons in captivity for many years. 71 full-color photographs. 70 pp. Softcover

After being rediscovered in the mysterious forest of New Caledonia in 1994, Crested Geckos have been successfully captive bred producing hearty, robust, and extremely docile animals. With their wide-eyed, prehistoric look, triangle shaped heads, and froglike antics, they are quickly becoming the "gecko of choice" for reptile hobbyists.

Red-footed tortoises (Chelonoides carbonaria) have been popular tortoises in the pet trade for decades. These medium sized tortoises are not only beautiful and hardy but they are also one of the most personable tortoises being kept in captivity. They are native to South America and thrive in a variety of habitats. This concise and well written book will show readers how to properly care for both red-footed and yellow-footed tortoises. By offering and illustrating attractive caging ideas, plans for a proper and varied diet, advise on captive breeding, and health care tips, the author will help readers keep their tortoises happy and healthy for years.

The Compete Children's Python by Dr. Justin Julander, Nick Mutton and Peter Birch. Published in 2013 by Eco. Over 250 pp. Hardcover with dust jacket. The genus Antaresia, a group commonly referred to as the Children's pythons can be found across the continent of Australia and a small portion of neighboring New Guinea. The group, comprised of the Children's python (Antaresia childreni), spotted python (A. maculosa), pygmy python (A. perthensis) and the Stimson's python (A. stimsoni), contains the smallest pythons in the world. Despite their small size, these snakes are ideally suited to life in the often-harsh climates of their native Australia. These two factors- sze and durability- have made this group popular among python keepers for many years. THE COMPLETE CHILDREN'S PYTHON is dedicated to all aspects of this amazing group of snakes with particular emphasis on natural history, biology, and reproduction. The authors have beautifully illustrated the immense diversity and natural beauty contained within wild populations of these pythons. This group has previously been underrepresented in herpetocultural literature despite being one of the world's most successful and widespread python genera.

The Pet Expert Herpetological Series is a brand new range of books written by highly respected UK Vet, Lance Jepson. Packed with masses of up to date, UK relevant and practical information, and liberally illustrated with high quality full colour photographs in every section, this in depth guide offers comprehensive advice on every aspect of Bearded Dragon care including natural history, buying a dragon to all aspects of captive care, health and breeding.The more that you know about your bearded dragon the better you'll be able to provide the care and attention that your dragon requires for a healthy and happy life.192 full colour pages.

The Pet Expert Herpetological Series is a brand new range of books written by highly respected UK Vet, Lance Jepson. Packed with masses of up to date, UK relevant and practical information, and liberally illustrated with high quality full colour photographs in every section, this in depth guide offers comprehensive advice on Leopard Geckos. Every aspect of care is covered in detail including natural history, buying a Leopard Gecko, housing, handling, nutrition, health and breeding. There is an in depth section on the various morphs and varieties that are available.The more that you know about your Leopard Gecko the better you'll be able to provide the care and attention that your animal requires for a healthy and happy life.192 full colour pages.

This book offers the most thorough, up-to-date information available on the Carpet Python. Based on nearly four decades of combined experience by the authors in working with the Carpet Pythons, as well as contributions by other notable herpetologists and herpetoculturalists. Special chapter on advanced reproduction by Dr Benson Morrill. Contains the most extensive photographic record of the carpet python complex ever published. Over 350 full-color photos. 339 pp. Hardcover

The real 'must-have' Ball Python Morph Guide weighing in at over 2.5Kg!

The Ultimate Ball Python: Morph Maker Guide features over 770 pages and 1,200 color photos of the most unique and eye-popping Ball Python morphs on the market today.

These snakes have been produced by manipulating genes and remodeling phenotypes into snakes with countless patterns and color combinations.

This book is the outpouring of Kevin McCurley's artistic pallet focused on Python regius.

By Kevin McCurley - Author of The Complete Ball Python and Ball Pythons in Captivity

Bob Applegate is one of the most respected poeple working with Kingsnakes and Milksnakes today . His goal with this book is to provide the reader with essential information for the long-term care and maintenance of this beautiful and variable group of animals.

The tortoises of the Mediterranean and Eurasia include five groups: Greek tortoises, Hermanns tortoises, Marginated tortoises, Egyptian tortoises, and Russian tortoises.

This book will discuss the captive care and breeding of Russian tortoises, but the care of most of the Mediterranean species is very similar.

Russian tortoises are quite personable, have a long history in the pet trade, and have been exported to the United States, Europe, and Asia for many years. In fact, Russian tortoises continue to be among the most common species imported into the United States. Unlike African Spurred tortoises and Leopard tortoises, which grow large, Russian tortoises are relatively small and are much easier to feed and care for than their larger cousins.

In this new book, expert tortoise breeder Jerry Fife presents insights into the captive care and breeding of Russian tortoises, with a look at the other species of Mediterranean tortoises. This book contains detailed information on indoor and outdoor enclosures, proper feeding and nutrition, breeding, egg incubation, care of young tortoises, and health information for all levels of keepers.

The African Spurred Tortoise, Geochelone sulcata, is one of the most popular tortoise pets. Despite their ultimately very large size these animals can inspire individual keepers and entire families. As with all reptiles these animals have specific needs regarding housing and nutrition. Russ Gurley the director of the Turtle and Tortoise Preservation Group offers his expertise to readers in a very accessible format. This updated version also offers detailed information of Redfoot, Yellowfoot, Leopard and Russian Tortoises

Hamper updates much of the common knowledge of this very popular pet reptile. Sage advice on housing, care and breeding is offered as well as many photos of the latest exciting color and pattern morphs that are driving the interest in Leos as pets and as a business. A helpful section and Fat Tail Geckos is also included.

Every chapter of the first edition has been reviewed and updated, to include captive breeding projects such as the albino and Calico morphs. New natural history information gained from interviews with Karl Switak, David Wilson and Kamuran Tepedelen make this truly "The More Complete Chondro." Over 200 full-color photographs which is almost 70 new photographs over the first edition. 317 pp. Hardcover

The Pet Expert Herpetological Series is a brand new range of books written by highly respected UK Vet, Lance Jepson. Packed with masses of up to date, UK relevant and practical information, and liberally illustrated with high quality full colour photographs in every section, this in depth guide offers comprehensive advice on every aspect of Ball Python care including natural history, buying a Ball Python to all aspects of captive care, health and breeding. The more that you know about your Ball Python the better you'll be able to provide the care and attention that it requires for a healthy and happy life. 192 full colour pages

The Pet Expert Herpetological Series is a brand new range of books written by highly respected UK Vet, Lance Jepson. Packed with masses of up to date, UK relevant and practical information, and liberally illustrated with high quality full colour photographs in every section, this in depth guide offers comprehensive advice on Crested Geckos. Every aspect of Crestie care is covered in detail including natural history, buying a Crested Gecko, housing, handling, nutrition, health and breeding. There is an in depth section on the various morphs and varieties that are available.The more that you know about your Crested Gecko the better you'll be able to provide the care and attention that your animal requires for a healthy and happy life.192 full colour pages.

The Pet Expert Herpetological Series is a brand new range of books written by highly respected UK Vet, Lance Jepson. Packed with masses of up to date, UK relevant and practical information, and liberally illustrated with high quality full colour photographs in every section, this in depth guide offers comprehensive advice on all commonly kept species and sub-species of tortoise. Every aspect of tortoise care is covered including natural history, buying a tortoise, housing, handling, nutrition, hibernation, health and breeding.The more that you know about your tortoise the better you'll be able to provide the care and attention that your tortoise requires for a healthy and happy life.192 full colour pages.

The Pet Expert Herpetological Series is a brand new range of books written by highly respected UK Vet, Lance Jepson. The more you know about your pet, the better you'll be able to provide the care and attention your pet requires for a healthy and happy life. The Pet Friendly guide offers expert advice on every aspect of pet care.

Veiled Chameleons Pet Expert is the 7th reptile reference book written by Lance Jepson in the successful Pet Expert series. The more you know about your chameleon, the better youll be able to provide the care and attention your pet requires for a healthy and happy life. The Pet Expert offers comprehensive advice on every aspect of Veiled Chameleon care. Learn all about: Housing, Feeding and Nutrition, Origins and History, Egg Laying and health and care of your chameleon.