Draco 23 - Tree Frogs

Handbook of forage plants 2nd revised editionMarion Minch is not only a successful breeder of diverse tortoises for many years, but also an excellent connoisseur of native wild herbs. She founded and runs samenkiste.de, which is well known to many tortoise keepers and nature lovers. Her name is inextricably linked with reptile care and species-appropriate nutrition for tortoises. Her handbook of food plants summarises the most important native food plants for herbivorous and omnivorous reptiles. She not only considers tortoises, but also iguanas, spiny-tailed dragons and even chameleons. From the basics of plant biology to native wild herbs to suitable food plants for hardy tropical reptile species, this comprehensive work provides the basis for species-appropriate keeping. In the expanded and supplemented 2nd edition, the plant section is divided according to flower colour. This makes it even easier to identify wild herbs. The work has also been supplemented with a wealth of additional information and many pictures.

Geckos in the terrarium by Astrid FalkThe book offers a comprehensive introduction to geckos and their species-appropriate keeping in terrariums. It explains what you need to think about before buying a gecko and what preparations should be made. The book describes in detail how the terrarium is technically equipped and set up. The care of the animals, their special features and behaviour, their diet, reproduction and rearing of young animals are described, as well as diseases and husbandry problems with tried and tested suggestions for prevention and treatment. Individual gecko species that are particularly suitable for keeping and breeding in terrariums are portrayed in detail in the second part of the book.

Book Jumping Spiders - Phidippus, Hyllus & Plexippus A guide to keeping jumping spiders of the genera Phidippus, Hyllus & Plexippus. Who can resist the charm of jumping spiders? The childlike appearance of their expressive face simply leaves no one cold! In addition, their behavior is extremely exciting to observe, their colors are bright and their requirements for species-appropriate keeping are very easy to meet. No wonder these likeable jumpers are all the rage! This volume in the "Species by Species" series describes in detail what to look out for when buying and keeping them, introduces the most commonly kept species and color forms and provides plenty of tips on how to keep them successfully - so you can be sure they will breed well! Species by Species introduces you to the books in this series, which present the most popular terrarium animals. Each volume offers you detailed, practical care instructions and all the information you need to successfully breed your animals. All important questions from the required tank size to terrarium set-up, technical equipment, species-appropriate nutrition and disease prevention are answered with numerous tricks and tips. Experienced, long-standing breeders reveal how you can encourage the animals to reproduce and raise healthy young. All this in full color, generously illustrated and attractively designed - just about your terrarium animal - species by species

Book "Grow your own live food" - The perfect guide for pet owners Discover practical and detailed instructions on how you can easily breed food for your reptiles, birds, fish or other animals yourself in the book "Breeding live food yourself". With valuable tips on various food insects, their care and breeding, you can save money and ensure a species-appropriate diet for your pets. Contents of the book: Step-by-step instructions for breeding feeder insects Information on the best types of food for reptiles, birds and fish Care instructions and breeding conditions for various live food species Tips for sustainable and cost-effective food production Why breed your own live food? Get healthy, fresh food for your animals Save money and reduce dependence on pet shops Promote the health and well-being of your animals with species-appropriate food Whether you are a beginner or an experienced pet owner, this book provides you with everything you need to successfully breed live food yourself.

Marginata 69 - New Guinea tortoises – the genus ElseyaCover storyThe unrecognised beauties: New Guinea tortoises (Andreas S. Hennig)My experiences with Branderhorst's New Guinea tortoise, Elseya (Elseya) branderhorsti (Ouwens, 1914) (Andreas S. Hennig)Keeping and breeding of Rhodin's New Guinea tortoise, Elseya (Hanwarachelys) rhodini Thomson, Amepou, Anamiato & Georges, 2015 (Andreas S. Hennig)PortraitGeoemyda spengleri, Chinese serrated tortoise (Andreas S. Hennig)ReportageMacrochelys temminckii – Experiences and impressions with vulture tortoises part 2 (Reiner Praschag)KeepingAn alternative to year-round keeping of the Egyptian tortoise in the terrarium – my experiences with seasonal outdoor keeping of Testudo kleinmanni (Ricarda Schramm)EtymologySawbacks and living maps part 4: Graptemys gibbonsi, Pascagoula humpback tortoise (Holger Vetter)Classifieds & animal placement

Marginata 42 - Jewellery Box Turtles Unique steppe tortoisesCoal tortoises in VenezuelaSea turtles in Sri Lanka Contents: One of the most beautiful and commonly kept box turtles, the ornate box turtle (Terrapene ornata) is the main focus of Marginata. As an inhabitant of the North American prairie and forest regions, it inhabits the centre of the USA and here the region from western Indiana, to eastern Texas and as far as Louisiana. The subspecies T. ornata luteola inhabits the arid areas of West Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and is also found in adjacent areas of northern Mexico. The species is regularly kept and bred in captivity. In the forthcoming issue of Marginata, both field data from the USA, as well as husbandry and breeding under outdoor conditions and rearing in special mini-greenhouse terrariums are presented. ContentsEditorialMagazineDates REPORTAGENews about the Ornate Box Turtle (Terrapene ornata)Hans - Dieter Philippen KEEPING AND BREEDINGOptimising the husbandry of Terrapene ornataJosef Joven BREEDINGCourtship and mating behaviour of the ornate box turtle (Terrapene ornata)Hans - Dieter Philippen PORTRAITNew Guinea snapping turtle Elseya novaeguineae (Meyer, 1874)Hans - Dieter Philippen KEEPING AND BREEDINGSuccessful keeping of coal tortoises in VenezuelaRonny Bakowsky REPORTAGEOn the situation of marine turtles in Sri LankaSascha Pawlowski REPORTAGEFurther evidence of the morphological variability of the steppe tortoisePetr Velensky REPORTAGEOn the longevity of tortoises (Testudinidae)Hans-Volker Karl Book tipSubscription & ServiceRegional guide

NTV, Life with tarantulas ISBN: 978-3-86659-042-7 Karin Manns 176 pages numerous colour photos Format: 16.8 x 21.8 cm Contents: Karin Manns is an animal psychologist and loves tarantulas. She was not deterred by the fact that little is known about diseases of these animals and their treatment, but sought contact with an experienced vet to find out more about this topic. In this book, she not only describes some revealing case studies of successful treatments and the methods used, but also shares very personal experiences of keeping tarantulas together and considers whether distinguishing between "aggressive" and "less aggressive" species makes sense. Life with tarantulas – intense and very close to the animal! Foreword and acknowledgements The tarantula as a pet Keeping and care Breeding tarantulas Species portraits Morphology and anatomy Morphology Anatomy Diseases and treatment options in tarantulas Bacterial diseases: cause, diagnosis, treatment Case studies Neurotoxic diseases: cause, diagnosis, treatment Metabolic diseases: cause, diagnosis, treatment Fungal diseases: cause, diagnosis, treatment Further risks for our tarantulas Injuries Moulting problems Motor disorders “Tarantula cancer” Nematodes Moulting delay Apathy Cessation of venom production Deformation of the limbs and body structure Anus closure Administration of medication Social behaviour in tarantulas Coexistence of two males Avicularia avicularia Coexistence of a female and a male Avicularia avicularia Joint rearing and keeping of Avicularia metallica Inter-species communal housing of tarantulas of the genus Avicularia Joint rearing and care ofPoecilotheria regalis Joint rearing and keeping ofPoecilotheria ornata Summary Aggressive vs. tame tarantulas: a meaningful distinction? Case study: Pterinochilus murinus Closing words References Press reviews Karin Manns is an animal psychologist and loves tarantulas. She was not deterred by the fact that little is known about the diseases of these animals and their treatment, but sought contact with an experienced vet to find out more about this topic. Species portraits and a chapter on social behaviour round off this fascinating book. Zoologischer Zentral Anzeiger 2/2009

  Philippinen-KrokodilCumberland-SchmuckschildkröteHalsbandleguane im Freilandterrarium Inhalt: Die Terraristik bietet eine unendliche Fülle wunderbarer Fotomotive, ein Eldorado für Hobby-Fotografen! Und wohl jeder Halter hat den Wunsch, seine Pfleglinge, seine Nachzuchten und seine Anlage im Bild festzuhalten. Zumal Fotografieren nie einfacher war als heute, wo jedes Telefon die schnelle Aufnahme erlaubt, die dann direkt ins virtuelle Fotoalbum auf Facebook hochgeladen werden kann, wo alle Freunde sie anschauen können.Profi-Fotograf Benny Trapp aber gibt zahlreiche Tipps und Tricks, wie Sie zu Bildern kommen, bei denen garantiert jeder den „Gefällt mir“-Button drückt, ganz gleich, ob Sie mit einer Kompaktkamera oder einer hochwertigen Spiegelreflexkamera arbeiten. EDITORIALMAGAZINTERMINEIN 5 JAHREN UM DIE WELT Menschen und SchildkrötenA. PachmannWESTERN HERP PERSPECTIVESBörsenbesuch down under B. LoveFOTOSTORYBild schön! Fotografie von Terrarientieren K. KunzPRAXISTerrarientiere fotografieren. Einsatz von Licht und Blitz bei SpiegelreflexkamerasB. TrappPRAXISTipps für bessere Bilder mit KompaktkamerasB. TrappHALTUNG UND VERMEHRUNGPhilippinenkrokodile (Crocodylus mindorensis) im Aquarium des Kölner Zoos. Teil 1: Erfahrungen mit „Off-Exhibit“- Haltung einer der am stärksten bedrohten Krokodilarten der Welt T. Ziegler, R. Sommerlad, W. Brass, K. van der Straeten, D. Karbe & A. RauhausHERPETOFAUNAAuf dem Weg ins All. Die Welt der Buchstaben-Schmuckschildkröte, Trachemys scripta Teil 4: Cumberland- und Südtexas-Schmuckschildkröte A. S. HennigWIRBELLOSEDie Isles of Scilly. Ein Paradies nicht nur für Phasmidenfreunde H.-J. LuefHALTUNG UND VERMEHRUNGErfahrungen mit der Haltung von Halsbandleguanen im FreilandterrariumM. DieckmannTIERE UNSERER HEIMATDie AspisviperR. LeptienBIBLIOTHEKTIPPS & TRICKSTESTLAUFABO & SERVICEAUCH IN IHRER NÄHEREISEThe Rock. Die Herpetofauna GibraltarsU. SchlüterVORSCHAUBRUTKASTENIguana chilenaH. Werning  

Terraria 52 - Expedition Borneo Glass creepNewly described amphibians 2014 Contents: Borneo is the third largest island in the world and home to a unique variety of amphibians and reptiles. For herpetologists, it therefore has an almost mystical ring to it. We give you an overview of the biodiversity of this island and take you on current expeditions to explore the local herpetofauna.TerritorialHerpetoramaSuccessful snake model – oldest fossils discovered / Thorn devils: Larval-bearing fang frog / Reptile rescue centre in Munich: We urgently need help! / Cultural successor: Not at all poisonous adder / Leafhoppers: Sand lizards cost Lenin his head / Killer cats and animal welfare          Cover storyOn the way to the last wild paradises in the land of the headhunters on BorneoAxel Hilger In the north of Sarawak. An expedition reportJörg Hofmann The amphibians of the Gunung Mulu National Park on Borneo            Rudolf Malkmus PanoramaMaster for the masterless. A reptile rescue centre as a workplaceAndrea Frank Research New species            List of amphibians newly described in 2014            Axel Kwet Molecular differentiation of flagellates in reptiles. A research project in the Ingo-und-Waltraud-Pauler-Fonds of the DGHTDr Barbara Richter & Dr Nikola Pantchev Salamandra TerraristicsColourful underground fighters. Keeping and breeding the glass snake Dopasia gracilisAndreas Danier Also in your neighbourhood Nature and species conservation Field Notes            Instead of hibernation: Activity and prey acquisition of alpine and pond newts in southern Hesse            Alfred Buschinger Instead of going ashore in autumn: late larvae of common toads in the AllgäuAxel Kwet Observations on the predation behaviour of the large arrow snake (Dolichophis jugularis jugularis) in CyprusDaniel Jestrzemski Subscription & ServicePreview Incubator No more bees and flowers!            Heiko Werning

Reptilia 36 - Expedition West Africa Mangrove night tree snakeOrnate tortoisesTokeh Contents: 2 EDITORIAL 4 READER LETTERS 6 MAGAZINE 12 DATES 16 PHOTO REPORTAGE Expedition West Africa by H. Nickel 24 TRAVEL Through the desert – The West Africa expedition of the Museum Alexander Koenig by H. Nickel 32 HERPETOFAUNA Spur-thighed tortoises in Mauritania by H. Nickel and D. ould Selah 38 REPORTAGE Crocodiles of the desert by H. Nickel and T. Shine 43 KEEPING AND BREEDING Tokehs in the terrarium: Better than their reputation by I. Kober 51 PORTRAIT AND POSTER Pristidactylus torquatus by H. Werning 56 KEEPING AND BREEDING Breeding and rearing the mangrove night tree snake Boiga dendrophila melanota by J. Bulian 63 REPORTAGE The school vivarium Part 1: General basics by M. Hallmen 69 REPORTAGE New anaconda species discovered! by H. Werning 73 REPORTAGE On some misidentifications of dwarf clawed frogs of the genus Hymenochirus in the literature by K. Kunz 82 ADVICE & ACTION SPECIAL Frequently asked questions about keeping ornamental and ornate tortoises by A. S. Hennig 86 CLASSIFIED ADS 90 LIBRARY 94 WESTERN HERP PERSPECTIVES Watch out! Poisonous snakes by B. Love 104 GLOSSES Exposed! (Part 2) by H. Werning

Reptilia 75 - Morocco FAQ Terrarium lightingTransport of terrarium animalsPenguins and beaked-breasted tortoises Contents: Morocco - so close to Europe, and yet a completely different world. Culturallyof course, but also in its animal world the country withits vast deserts and the mighty Atlas Mountains is of particular interest. Arabia expert and spinytail researcher ThomasWilms introduces you to Morocco, its spectacular landscapes and the very special herpetofauna. Stephanie de Pury, Sascha Esser and Michel Aymerich report on their exciting search for the lizard snake there, Rolf Leptien has travelled to the south of the country, and finally Hemmo Nickel portrays the remarkable scorpions of Morocco. 2 EDITORIAL3 MAGAZINE11 DATES14 WESTERN HERP PERSPECTIVES            The "crisis" of the Florida soft-shelled turtle            by B. Love16 PHOTOSTORY            Morocco            Treasure trove in north-west Africa            by T. Wilms24 TRAVEL            Morocco: In search of             the lizard snake            by S. de Pury, S. Esser & M. Aymerich32 TRAVEL            On an excursion to the south of Morocco            by R. Leptien38 REPORTAGE            The scorpions of Morocco            Part 1            by H. Nickel, J. Hornung & M. Koch47 PORTRAIT and POSTER            Uroplatus giganteus            by P. Schönecker51 HERPETOFAUNA            The Big Bend National Park and its             reptiles. Part 2: Snakes            by P. M. Kornacker & U. Dederichs59 TERRARIUM PRACTICE             Animal-friendly transport of reptiles            by S. Knauf66 HERPETOFAUNA            African beauty among penguins            Ecological relationships of the             beaked-breasted tortoise in             the Cape of South Africa            by M. Wirth79 FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions            Terrarium lighting – Part 1            by I. Kober & U. Geissel86  ALSO NEAR YOU91  SUBSCRIPTION & SERVICE94  PREVIEW96  BRUTKASTEN            Travel snippets from the Caribbean – Part 2            by H. Werning

Draco 40 - Dinosaurs, the return of the prehistoric giants Contents: Editorial Dinosaurs - a success story of evolutionRainer Schoch, State Museum of Natural History Stuttgart Living fossils - digital dinosaurs in 3D qualityAxel Kwet Dinosaur show - in the realm of the giantsAxel Kwet Argentina - birthplace of the dinosaursBernd Herkner, Senckenberg Research Institute and Nature Museum Wild children's room - or: How a dinosaur book is madeMarkus Paßlick The tracks found in the Obernkirchen sandstone quarriesThorsten van der Lubbe, Lower Saxony State Museum Hanover In dinosaur countryHeiko Werning Magazine