Reptilia 117 - Amphibian Rarities

Terraria 54 - Mosses, ferns and other spore plants in the terrariumEuropean pond turtleTasmaniaContents:Cover story: Mosses, ferns and other spore plants in the terrariumIn 1892, the English physician Dr N.B. Ward realised that ferns could be cultivated in closed glass containers. This gave rise to Victorian plant display cases planted with ferns and mosses - the forerunners of today's terrariums. However, mosses, ferns and other spore plants are more than just decorative accessories in humid terrariums. Their reproduction by means of alternation of generations, which can also be observed in the terrarium, is particularly interesting. In addition to many interesting aspects of spore plants, the next issue will also contain numerous tips and tricks on how these plants can thrive in the terrarium and how they can best be kept together with reptiles and amphibians.ContentsTerritorialHerpetoramaNew study by the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation: What really jeopardises biodiversity in Germany LookupThorn Devil: The Variable Rain FrogCultural successors: tortoises in ViennaWhat did the first snakes look like?Leafhoppers: In the NewsCover storyWitnesses of the dinosaur era - about terrarium plants with generational changeBeat AkeretMosses - unrecognised dwarfs among terrarium plantsBeat AkeretEpiphytic ferns in the terrariumBeat AkeretNeither moss nor fern. Lycopodiopsida as terrarium plantsBeat AkeretPanoramaTiger otters: an invitation to get to know the reptiles of Tasmania Guillaume GomardResearchNew speciesIn wild Kurdistan - a spectacular large monitor lizard from the Zagros MountainsAxel KwetAmong researchersThe miracle black toad, one of the rarest amphibian species in the worldLuis Fernando Marin da FonteSalamandraTerraristicsMany years of experience in keeping and breeding the European pond turtle. Part 2: Egg laying, incubation, rearing the young, hibernation, husbandry problemsBernd WolffFirst herpetological assistance from Cologne at Saigon ZooThomas Ziegler & Anna RauhausNature and species conservationField notesLate finds of yellow-bellied toad and natterjack toad larvaeJürgen GebhartMysterious deaths of frogs and newtsAxel KwetAlso in your neighbourhoodSubscription & ServicePreviewIncubator The danger seekersHeiko Werning 

Nekton S - Multivitamin supplement for all bird species Supports the development of metabolic processes Increases the utilisation of all ingested nutrients Promotion of general health Strengthens the body's defences For daily supplementation This basic supplement for all bird species contains all the essential vitamins, amino acids, minerals and trace elements required for a long and healthy life. Daily supplementation is strongly recommended as a preventative measure, as a deficiency in these nutrients is usually difficult to detect in birds or is identified too late. With Nekton S, you can counteract nutrient deficiencies and a large proportion of all illnesses. Composition:Dextrose, calcium carbonate, silicic acid Feeding guide:1g = 1 level measuring spoon Nekton S to 250ml water or 100g soft food. Nekton S is given as a dietary supplement to be added daily to the drinking water. The balanced mixture is readily and happily accepted by birds.

Reptilia 40 - Terrarium Planting MarajóCopperheadFrogs of Costa Rica Contents: 2 EDITORIAL 3 READER LETTERS 7 MAGAZINE 17 DATES 20 WESTERN HERP PERSPECTIVESA juvenile snake hunting fiascoby B. Love 22 PHOTO REPORTAGE Terrarium plantingby B. Akeret 31 REPORTAGEPlanting of desert terrariums by B. Akeret 36 REPORTAGEPlanting an epiphyte branch for the terrarium by B. & W. Schwarz 40 REPORTAGECarnivorous plants in the terrarium by A. Glück 47 HERPETOFAUNABiology and distribution of Podocnemis vogli in Venezuelaby M. Merchán, A. M. Fidalgo & C. Pérez 51 PORTRAIT AND POSTERWrestling match in the rainforestby M. Ruckgaber 56 HUSBANDRY AND BREEDINGThe copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix) – a “beginner's” snake?by D. Schmidt 65 HUSBANDRY AND BREEDINGHusbandry and breeding of Sind rock geckos, Cyrtopodion kachhensis (STOLICKA, 1872)by U. Schlüter 69 REPTORTAGEIn search of frogs in Costa Ricaby T. Eisenberg 75 TRAVELMarajó – Hot and humid Amazon paradiseby L. Dirksen 84 CLASSIFIEDS 90 TIPS & TRICKS 93 LIBRARY 104 GLOSSELiving in scalesby L. Hogeback

Rep Calcium +D3 Nekton Rep Calcium + D3 is a high-quality calcium supplement for reptiles and amphibians that supports optimal bone and muscle development. Enriched with vitamin D3, it promotes the absorption of calcium in the body and thus contributes to a healthy skeletal structure and an intact metabolism. Especially for reptiles kept in terrariums, a regular supply of calcium and vitamin D3 is crucial to avoid deficiency symptoms such as bone softening or deformities. The powder is easy to dose and can be sprinkled directly over the food or added to the drinking water. Nekton Rep Calcium + D3 is an ideal supplement for all reptile species that have an increased need for calcium, such as tortoises, geckos and agamas. Advantages: Optimum calcium supply: Promotes healthy bone and skeletal development and supports the muscular system. Enriched with vitamin D3: Improves calcium absorption in the body and ensures optimum utilization. Prevents deficiency symptoms: Reduces the risk of calcium deficiencies that can lead to health problems. Easy to use: The powder is easy to dose and can be added directly to the feed or drinking water. High-quality composition: Specially developed for the needs of reptiles and amphibians. Zoo Roco tips: Correct dosage: Pay attention to the recommended dosage depending on the species and age of the animal to avoid overdosing. Combine with UVB lighting: Vitamin D3 needs UVB radiation to be optimally processed. So provide good UVB lighting in the terrarium to maximize the effect of Nekton Rep Calcium + D3. Feeding frequency: Sprinkle the calcium supplement 2-3 times a week on the food or in the drinking water, depending on the animal's needs. Combination with other supplements: In some cases, it may be useful to combine Nekton Rep Calcium + D3 with other nutrients your pet needs, especially if a special diet is required.

Reptilia 123 - Planting of poison dart frog terrariums Contents: Cover story: Planting poison dart frog terrariumsPoison dart frog terrariums can be real gems. Not only because of the "jewels from the rainforest" themselves – but also because of the rainforest around them. Poison dart frogs come to us from biotopes that are also home to countless attractive tropical plants, many of which are available to us and can be cultivated excellently. The experienced terrarium plant specialist Beat Akeret explains in the cover story of this REPTILIA exactly which plants are suitable for poison dart frog terrariums, so that these not only look great and meet the needs of the frogs, but even conjure up an authentic Latin American rainforest section in the living room.Also in REPTILIA No. 123Keeping and breeding one of the most mystical reptiles of all: the Bornean earless monitor in the terrariumDanger in the magic of blossoms: crab spidersThe great trek 3: with REPTILIA editor-in-chief Heiko Werning from coast to coast through the south of the USAand much more 4          editorial             6          MAGAZINE             14        DATES             16        WESTERN HERP PERSPECTIVES                                    Only in America                                    By B. Love             18        PHOTOSTORY                                    Plants in the poison dart frog terrarium                                    By B. Akeret             26        Terrarium technology                                    Plant care in the poison dart frog terrarium                                    Basic considerations                                    By B. Akeret             32        plants                                    Suitable plants for poison dart frog terrariums                                    By B. Akeret             44        KEEPING AND BREEDING                                    Notes on keeping and breeding of the earless monitor, Lanthanotus borneensis                                    By M. Zollweg & R. Seipp             54        Terrarium technology                                    Even more light                                    Comments by S. Wunderlich and O. Fischer             61        SERVICE             64        travel                                    The great trek                                    Part 3: Georgia on my Mind                                    By H. Werning             76        ALSO NEAR YOU             80        PREVIEW             82        INCUBATOR                                     If this sets a precedent                                    Part 2                                    By H. Werning

Draco 41 - Terrarium plantingContents:EditorialTerrarium plantsBeat AkeretPlants in aquaterrariumsBeat SchmitterA touch of the Mediterranean - planting outdoor enclosures for Mediterranean tortoisesMichael WirthSucculents and other plants for the dry terrariumBeat AkeretClimbing plants and epiphytes - character plants in the forest terrariumBeat AkeretArtificial plants in the terrariumRoger AeberhardHerbs, grasses, houseplants, whatever is beautiful should grow in the tank - selected examples of planted terrariumsBeat Akeret