Reptilia 96 - Invertebrates in trend

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

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

Terraria 53 - The European pond turtle Newly described reptiles 2014Vietnamese moss frogContents: Cover story: Reptile of the year 2015 – the European pond turtle The only turtle in Central Europe is the reptile of the year! As a characteristic animal of the native herpetofauna, the species also enjoys a lot of sympathy among the general public. The next issue of TERRARIA/elaphe is dedicated to various aspects of this highly endangered species. We present the European pond turtle in a detailed portrait, provide insights into a current reintroduction project and report on keeping and breeding in private hands. Territorial HerpetoramaAspidoscelis neavesi – a running lizard is the first reptile species created in a laboratory / Spiny devil: The meowing night frog / Colour change in chameleons through photonic crystals / Synanthrope: The crocodiles of Nîmes / Leaf climber: Award-winning lizard Cover storyFrom fasting food to reptile of the year 2015 – the European pond turtleAxel Kwet, Uwe Fritz, Andreas Nöllert, Richard Podloucky & Norbert Schneeweiss Many years of experience in keeping and breeding the European pond turtle. Part 1: Keeping, designing an outdoor enclosure, feedingBernd Wolff A reintroduction project for the European pond turtle and the problem of abandoned pond turtles from private keepingFlorian Brandes & Martina Anne-Claire Meeske PanoramaThe island of lost salamanders: On the herpetofauna of the Honduran Isla del TigreAlexander Gutsche Reptile and amphibian fauna of the Quinta do Barranco da Estrada in Portugal's Alentejo – a travelogueWerner & Yvonne Lantermann Research New speciesList of reptiles newly described in 2014 Axel Kwet Salamandra Terrarium husbandryWhy vivaristics is indispensable now and in the future Jens Crueger, Peter Sound & Christina-Johanne Schröder Let's get started!The Vietnamese moss frog (Theloderma corticale) on the riseKriton Kunz Nature and species conservation Field notesRare amphibians in the canton of Lucerne I: Italian tree frog (Hyla intermedia) in blueUrs & Heidi Jost Rare amphibians in the canton of Lucerne II: Common frog (Rana temporaria) in whiteUrs & Heidi Jost Subscription & ServiceAlso in your neighbourhoodPreview Incubator Always eat chalkHeiko Werning 

Reptilia 103 - Beetles - the big crawl in the terrarium Hibernation of tortoisesRhacodactylus auriculatusChain snake Contents: Beetles are right on trend in terrariums! In addition to a large number of beautiful rose beetles, many stag beetles and giant beetles are now also being successfully bred – thanks in part to new substrates such as flake soil and Kinshi. In addition, splendid, agile ground beetles, social sugar beetles or whimsical black beetles also make it into terrariums time and again. REPTILIA introduces these beautiful animals and reveals how you can achieve breeding success with these colourful Juwel. MAGAZINEDATESWESTERN HERP PERSPECTIVESAnnoying contemporariesB. Love PHOTOREPORTAGEBeetles in the terrarium – A feast of colourF. Rossow TERRARIUM PRACTICEIt all depends on the substrate!F. Rossow KEEPING AND REPRODUCTIONBeetle breeding made easy!F. Rossow KEEPING AND REPRODUCTIONRose chafer beetles – living JuwelH.-G. Kaiser KEEPING AND REPRODUCTIONThe hump-headed gecko Rhacodactylus auriculatus – a colourful representative of the New Caledonian giant geckosK.-U. Volta KEEPING AND REPRODUCTIONThe Speckled Chain Snake, Lampropeltis getula holbrooki – An underrated beautyD. Renner TERRARIUM PRACTICEHibernation of Hermann’s tortoises (Testudo hermanni boettgeri)N. Schaible ANIMALS OF OUR HOMEThe sea frogR. Leptien LibraryTips & tricksServices ALSO NEAR YOU TRAVELAmphibians and reptiles in northern AfghanistanF. Joisten PREVIEW BRUTKASTEN Island of the iguanas part 2H. Werning

Outdoor enclosures for European tortoises A guide to natural husbandry in your own garden – 14–99 years Fortunately, the design of natural enclosures for European tortoises has increasingly become a focus for many tortoise owners in recent years. The tortoises’ natural habitat should serve as a model for keeping them in your own garden. The third volume in the series ‘Guide to Keeping European Tortoises’ deals with the topic of outdoor enclosures. In this book, authors Torsten Kiefer and Thorsten Geier share their many years of experience in designing tortoise enclosures. Taking nature as a model, this book provides a wealth of information on enclosure size, fencing and creating as diverse an environment as possible. The topic of cold frames and greenhouses is also presented in detail, including the necessary equipment. Furthermore, there is extensive information on food and enclosure plants (as well as unsuitable or poisonous plants) and a description of various enclosures for breeding, balcony enclosures, emergency enclosures, etc. Numerous photos showcase outdoor enclosures of all kinds and are intended to provide inspiration for your own garden. Other topics include accidents in enclosures, protection against predators and common mistakes in tortoise enclosures. This book aims to highlight the importance of natural husbandry in outdoor enclosures and to present the ‘European tortoises’ (Hobby) from a very special perspective. A book packed with ideas for designing outdoor enclosures.

Reptilia 29 King snakes SpainDecorated spiny-tailed lizardGreenhouse terrarium Contents: 2 Editorial 3 Letters to the editor 6 Magazine 15 Dates 18 Western Herp Perspectives, The role of terrarium clubs, by B. Love 20 Photo report, The genus Lampropeltis, by P. Gérard 28 Care and breeding, Snakes of the genus Lampropeltis in the terrarium, by Dr, D. Schmidt 36 Reportage, Commentary fight in the Mexican king snake, by T. Kölpin 43 Journey, More than just a beach holiday – A herpetological excursion across the Iberian Peninsula, by B. Trapp 51 Portrait and poster, Iguana iguana 56 Care and breeding, Care and breeding of the decorated spiny-tailed lizard Uromastyx ocellata ocellata, by M. Evers 62 Care and breeding, Praying mantids (Mantodea) – An overview. Part 2: Distribution, way of life, care and breeding, identification, by R. Ehrmann 68 Care and breeding, On the care and breeding of clawed frogs (Silurana spec.)– Part 2: Rearing tadpoles and juvenile frogs, discussion and literature, by K. Kunz 73 Herpetoculture, Kambô – The frog vaccination, by R. & B. Pieper 84 Advice and action 89 Classifieds 93 Library 104 Gloss, Uni, by K. Kunz

The Earth Snake by Dieter Schmidt 64 pages 14.8 x 21 cm numerous colour photos Contents: The earth snake is a true classic of terraristics. The elegant, powerful snake is highly sought after in all its many subspecies and attractive colour variants. The fact that their care and breeding are also possible for beginners makes the earth snake all the more recommendable. The long-standing, well-known snake expert Dieter Schmidt presents the earth snake in all its fascinating facets in this guide and describes vividly how to care for the animals appropriately, breed them successfully and raise the young snakes. Systematics and body structure The fascinating biology: From the life of the earth snake All information on species-appropriate keeping: from suitable terrariums to equipment and technology through to feeding Successful breeding: Mating stimulation, incubation of the eggs and rearing of the young animals Problem solutions: How to avoid the most common mistakes in care, and how to help sick animals Brilliant photos

Reptilia 98 - Sick due to reptiles? About the [alleged] danger of salmonella Drosophila food animal breedingUnderwoodisaurus miliiToad-headed tortoises Contents: EDITORIALMAGAZINEDATES AROUND THE WORLD IN 5 YEARSTree creepers instead of flowersA. Pachmann WESTERN HERP PERSPECTIVES   American herp problemsB. Love REPORTAGEAttack with bioweapons: Salmonella tactics against the terrarium hobbyH. Werning ReportageSalmonella in amphibians and reptiles. The importance of terrarium animals as sources of infection for humansF. Mutschmann HerpetofaunaPhrynops. The genus of toad-headed tortoisesH. - D. Philippen ReportageIn the land of the golden ants. Splendour to the end of the worldM. Freuding Keeping and breedingThe Australian fat-tailed gecko, Underwoodisaurus miliiS. Arth & S. Baus Terrarium practiceCursed in the kitchen, loved in the terrarium: fruit fliesU. Dost Terrarium displaysLa Ferme aux Crocodiles in Pierrelatte/Southern FranceM. Dieckmann LibraryTest runTips & tricksSUBSCRIPTION & SERVICEALSO NEAR YOU TRAVELDzanga-Sangha. In search of frogs between elephants and gorillasJ. M. Dehling & D. M. Dehling PREVIEWBRUTKASTENSpecies protection reportH. Werning