Marginata No. 32 - Fascination of yellowhead tortoises

Book cover: Turtles and dandelions frame "Handbook of food plants for turtles and other reptiles".

Handbook of food plants for tortoises and other reptiles

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.

CHF 46.50

Geckos

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.

CHF 28.50

Book cover jumping spiders: Close-up of a Phidippus jumping spider with large eyes. Close-up of a jumping spider.

Jumping spiders Phidippus, Hyllus, Plexippus

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

CHF 23.90

Book cover: Live food breeding. A lizard eats an insect, other animals and insects are also shown.

Book Breeding live food yourself

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.

CHF 46.50

Magazine cover: New Guinea turtles of the genus Elseya, with close-up of the small turtles on one hand.

Marginata 69 - New Guinea tortoises

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

CHF 16.50

Reptilia 106 - Dispute over wild catches and stock markets

Reptilia 106 Dispute over wild catches and stock marketsSouth AfricaBent tail in tree python breedingSouthern Iberian disc tonguesContents:Cover story: Dispute over wild catches and stock marketsIn its coalition agreement, the currentThe German government has finalised its intention to ban exotic animal markets and the import of wild-caught animals into the EU. In the next issue of REPTILIA, we take a look behind the scenes of a large German importer of wild-caught animals and observe the current stock market situation. We also discuss whether restrictions or bans on wild-caught imports and terrarium fairs are necessary from an animal or species conservation perspective and what impact they could have on the terrarium hobby.EditorialMAGAZINEDATESINTERVIEWIllegal wildlife trade can no longer be bannedH. Werning in conversation with N. LutzmannREPORTAGEBehind the scenes and between the tables: Terraristika from early to lateH. WerningREPORTAGEBehind the scenes of the wholesale tradeA. KwetTRAVELGoodbye winter. Spring days on the Côte d'AzurA. SchmidAttitude“Kinked tails” in the green tree python (Morelia viridis) – a home-grown problem?M. KroneisKEEPING AND BREEDINGSurprising breeding of the Southern Iberian disc-tongued lizard (Discoglossus galganoi jeanneae)B. TrappTERRARIUM DISPLAYSSnake, spider & co. The Happ reptile zoo in KlagenfurtA. GutscheANIMALS OF OUR HOMEThe pond newtR. LeptienServicesWESTERN HERP PERSPECTIVESChange of pace for "small game" B. LoveALSO NEAR YOUJourneySouth Africa. Between reptiles and the Big FiveV. Kruschenski & C. KässerPREVIEWBRUTKASTEN Once a snake breeder, always a snake breederR. Leptien

CHF 12.00

Book cover: Changing leaf on green leaves, title: Stick insects, ghost insects, changing leaves.

NTV - Stick insects, ghost insects, changing leaves

All about the popular stick insects, ghost insects and walking leaves. 128 pages coloured photos 1st edition Author Alexander Esch Invertebrates are on the rise in terraristics, and among them phasmids are at the top of the popularity scale. Shifting leaves, stick insects and ghost insects are suitable even for beginners in the terrarium hobby and fascinate with their bizarre body shapes and varied behaviour. In this book, author Alexander Esch provides you with a practical guide with general information on the biology and successful keeping and breeding of this exciting group of insects and introduces the most popular species in the terrarium hobby.

CHF 32.40

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Cover page of Reptilia magazine on the subject of nano terraristics. A small gecko sits on a human finger.

Reptilia 97 - Nano terraristics

Reptilia 97 - Nano terraristicsGarter snake colour mutationReady-made food for geckosCharcoal tortoiseContents:Nano terraristics, i.e. small animals in small terrariums - can this be species-appropriate at all? We introduce you to the concept behind the current nano boom and show you how it can fit into modern, animal-friendly terraristics.Birgit Kaup also portrays the tiny, but often brightly coloured and extremely lovable orb-fingered geckos of the genus Sphaerodactylus, and Hans-Werner Auer reports on tree-dwelling mini tarantulas, including exciting novelties.EDITORIALMAGAZINEDATESAROUND THE WORLD IN 5 YEARSTravelling with the bestA. PachmannWESTERN HERP PERSPECTIVESCatching the eyeB. LovePHOTOSTORYSmall animals, small terrariums, high standards: nano terraristics!K. KunzKEEPING AND BREEDINGDwarf Avicularia: small tree tarantulas for the nano terrariumH.-W. AuerKEEPING AND BREEDINGColourful tiny creatures - puffer-fingered geckos in the living room at homeB. KaupHOLDINGInsect-free feeding of omnivorous gecko species in the terrarium - A food from the USA finds its way into gecko keepingP. SchoeneckerKEEPING AND BREEDINGThe charcoal tortoise. Keeping and reproduction of a tropicalbeautyM. RognerREPORTAGEGarter snake on fire. The story of an exceptional specimenof Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalisM. HallmenKEEPING AND BREEDINGThe desert toad lizard (Phrynosoma platyrhinos). A dietary specialist in captive careK. HaaseSHOW FACILITIESArmoured animals in the church - the sea turtles of the Sea Museum StralsundAndreas S. HennigANIMALS OF OUR HOMEThe natterjack toadR. LeptienLIBRARYTIPS & TRICKSTEST RUNSUBSCRIPTION & SERVICEALSO NEAR YOUTRAVELPemba - Herpetological treasure trove in the Indian OceanO. Hawlitschek, F. Glaw & D. RödderPREVIEWBRUTKASTENFurciferM. Zawadzki

CHF 12.00

Draco 47 - Scorpions

Draco 47 - Scorpions Contents: Editorial Scorpions – hunters of the nightBoris F. StrifflerKeeping and breeding scorpions of the genus Tityus in the terrariumMichael Seiter African giant scorpions of the genus Pandinus – more than just the emperor scorpionBoris F. StrifflerKeeping and rearing two Parabuthus speciesHeiko WehnerNorth African scorpionsBoris F. StrifflerThe moment of birth: rare insights into the brood care of Diplocentrus lindoKriton KunzThe scorpions of Europe – Euscorpius, Buthus & Co.Boris F. StrifflerScorpions as dangerous animals – the national regulationsLawyer Dietrich Rössel The Instituto Butantan – Institute of PoisonsBoris F. Striffler

CHF 18.40

Marginata No. 33 - Soft-shelled turtles - Wonderful, but little known

Marginata No. 33 - Softshell Turtles - Wonderful, but hardly known

Marginata No. 33 - Softshell Turtles - Wonderful, but hardly known Warum stranden Meeresschildkröte?Schildkrötenforschung in AndalusienHaltung und Zucht von Astrochelys radiata Teil 5 Inhalt: Editorial Magazin Termine HALTUNG UND ZUCHT Erfolgreiche Haltung und Aufzucht junger Weichschildkröten Hans-Dieter Philippen REPORTAGE Thermoregulation bei Weichschildkröten Dieter Gramentz REPORTAGE Bemerkungen zum Wanderverhalten von Weichschildkröten Dieter Gramentz Porträt Kuba-Schmuckschildkröte (Trachemys decussata) Hans-Dieter Philippen HALTUNG UND NACHZUCHTHaltung und Nachzucht der Madagassischen Strahlenschildkröte Teil 5 Michael Wirth und Peter Fritz REPORTAGEStrandende Meeresschildkröten an der andalusischen KüsteJuan J. Bellido & José C. Baez REPORTAGEMaurische Landschildkröten (Testudo graeca) in Andalusien Anneliese Pioch Buchtipp Kleinanzeigen Abo & Service Regionalführer

CHF 16.50

Terraria 60 - Searching for reptiles on the Greek islands

Terraria 60 - In search of reptiles on the Greek islands> Charcoal turtle breedingOman Day Gecko Contents: Cover story: In search of reptiles on the Greek islands Just in time for the summer holidays: The Greek islands are among our most popular holiday destinations, and at the same time they are home to a highly diverse herpetofauna. The perfect opportunity, then, to combine the family holiday with a herping trip. Or simply spend the whole day on the lookout for reptiles and take a refreshing dip in the Mediterranean in between. We offer a photographic overview of the islands by nature photographer Benny Trapp. Travelogues from Kos, Corfu and the Sporades give you a taste of what to expect – or simply let your mind wander on balmy summer evenings at home.

CHF 12.00

Book cover: Australian giant ghost grasshopper, illustration of a grasshopper on a branch.

The Australian giant ghost insect

NTV The Australian Giant Stick Insect Everything about keeping and caring for Australian giant stick insects. 64 pages Format: 14.8 x 21 cm 57 colour photos Author Stefan Schorn Publisher NTV Contents: Foreword Classification Physique Size, mass and age Sexual differences and colouration Distribution and habitat Defence Legal basis and acquisition Moulting Preparation Diseases and parasites Nutrition The terrarium Furnishings Terrarium climate Socialisation Handling the animals Breeding Acknowledgements Further information References and further reading

CHF 19.90

Marginata No. 32 - Fascination of yellowhead tortoises

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