The western rat snake

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

The book explains everything about the care and keeping of small animals. 144 pages 163 photos 2 graphics Format: 16.8 x 21.8 cm 2nd revised edition Author Christian Ehrlich Publisher NTV Contents: Away from the stuffy cage and towards modern and species-appropriate animal husbandry: many small mammals are best kept in a suitably equipped terrarium. This book presents the most suitable types of terrarium and provides a detailed and practical description of how to breed and care for the animals successfully. Anatomy, lineage and systematics Distribution, biotopes, adaptations All information on species-appropriate keeping: from suitable terrariums to equipment and technology to feeding Successful breeding: Mating stimulation and rearing of young animals Taming small mammals Topic free-range: This is how it is species-appropriate. Solutions to problems: How to avoid the most common mistakes in care, and how to help sick animals: Keeping animals healthy Huge species section with detailed portraits of 80 species of marsupials, predatory marsupials, true marsupials, xenarthrans, insectivores, bats, rodents and sengis Brilliant photos Many animal lovers no longer want to be satisfied with just the classic hamster in the equally classic hamster cage. If you want to keep and observe such exciting animals as hedgehogs, opossums, predatory marsupials, sugar gliders, armadillos, tenrecs, ground squirrels, squirrels, bats & co., this book is a must, because all of them and many more are best kept in a suitably equipped terrarium. Christian Ehrlich, editor of the specialist magazine RODENTIA, has now dealt with this topical subject in detail. The author is able to draw on his many years of experience in keeping and breeding small mammals from various related groups and shares his insights here in an easy-to-read but extremely expert manner. Ehrlich describes the biology of the animals, presents their specific husbandry requirements and gives plenty of tips on their successful care and breeding. The book offers detailed portraits of no less than 80 species of marsupials, predatory marsupials, true marsupials, xenarthrans, insectivores, bats, rodents and sengis. For all friends of very special animals and for all those who strive for species-appropriate animal husbandry, this book is an absolute must.

Terraria 19 - Diseases of Tarantulas Northern Pine SnakeExpedition Tanzania Contents: While reptiles and amphibians have long been professionally treated by specialised veterinarians,unfortunately, there is still much to be done for invertebrate terrarium guests. However, our knowledge of these animals is gradually increasing. In this TERRARIA, expert Frank Schneider impressively summarises the current state of knowledge about diseases and parasites of tarantulas and offers approaches for treatment options.2Editorial   4Magazine Snake mites in reptiles: predatory mites as a biological control method/ Remarks on Pipa snethlegeae in French Guiana/Another wall lizard population threatened by a construction project/ "Benefiz-Terraristika" a great success/Vivarium Karlsruhe – "Climate and Habitats"/Phoresy in pseudo- scorpions in Baltic amber/ Legal 16TERRAglobal I, the Crocodile Hunter Joachim Bulian The snake with the mighty "Embrace" Fabio Cupul 20Diseases and parasites of tarantulas Frank Schneider 41On the keeping and breeding of the turnip-tailed viper gecko (Hemidactylus imbricatus or Teratolepis fasciata) in the terrarium Martin Dieckmann 50The Canary Island Mediterranean tree frog (Hyla meridionalis): Distribution, keeping and reproduction Manfred Rogner 54The Northern Pine Snake (Pituophis melanoleucus melanoleucus) In nature and terrarium. Part 1 Bernd Skubowius 61Travel "Exo Terra" Expedition Tanzania 2008 Part 1: In the realm of the turquoise blue dwarf day gecko (Lygodactylus williamsi) Roland Zobel 72New species New from Table Mountain: two dwarf tegus and a "miniature dragon" toadlet Axel Kwet 75Among researchers Amphibians and reptiles above the clouds – the decoding of species diversity in a forgotten world Philippe Kok 81Test run Heating mats Kriton Kunz 84 Near you 86Showcase In the Swiss cellar – A visit to Beat Akeret Heiko Werning 91 Subscription & Service 94Preview 96Incubator The "Rock Helga" – A Morocco adventure in two parts. Part 1 Mike Zawadzki

Ulmer - TortoisesProper care for prehistoric creaturesThe book offers a comprehensive introduction to the species-appropriate keeping of tortoises in the enclosure and in the tortoise house.The book gives instructions on:Tortoises in the wildTrade and protection regulationsBiological specialitiesConsiderations before buyingSpecies for beginners and advanced keepersNatural housingNutrition and healthBreeding and rearingup to dateinformativepractical

Draco 35 - King SphytonsContents:Editorial 2The king python - a snake with many faces Thomas Kölpin 4Keeping, care and breeding of the royal python in the terrarium Melanie Hartwig 18Professional king python breeding and the development cycle of the follicles Stefan Broghammer 30Design and set-up options for king python terrariums using the example of a private enclosureRené Bonke 34Rack keeping: pros and consFrank Bick 39Selective colour breeding of king pythons using the example of of the "Maze" lineHans-Jörg Winner 43Colour variations of the king pythonThomas Kölpin 48The utilisation of snakes and the associated economic and ecological consequences - the example of the king python in West AfricaJohannes Penner, Christain A.S. Toudonou, Brice Sinsin & Mark-Oliver Rödel 64Ranching the king python Stefan Broghammer 69Common diseases of the royal python in terrarium practice Dr med. vet. Frank Mutschmann 74Book box 87

Reptilia 144- American tortoises Photo storyAmerican tortoises of the genus Rhinoclemmys – from disposables to unicornsBy S. Ettmar REPORTAGEThe American tortoises of ColombiaBy J. Cañas-Orozco Keeping and breedingKeeping and breeding the Guerrero tortoise, Rhinoclemmys pulcherrima pulcherrimaBy C. Godart Keeping and breedingKeeping and breeding the tiger snake (Rhabdophis tigrinus)By A. Walter Keeping and breedingJewellery, supermodel, delicacy: the milkweed bugBy K. Kunz Keeping and breedingThe fascination of sail lizards – keeping and comparing different species of the genus Hydrosaurus Part 2By O. Fischer SERVICEALSO NEAR YOU         JourneyWe're staying at home! Herping in the Corona summer 2020By B. Trapp PREVIEW BRUTKASTEN And it made zoomBy H. Werning  

Chimaira, encyclopaedia of turtlesThis encyclopaedia provides a comprehensive overview of recent turtles. For each species, the most important data on appearance and behaviour have been compiled; the authors were able to go into particular detail on remarkable aspects of morphology or biology, explain a recent discovery or a little-known observation. Endangerment and protection of the respective turtle species are dealt with in detail. The protection of species, but also the protection of habitats, which is just as important for the conservation of the species, are key motifs here. In this way, the threats to each species are systematically presented on the one hand, and the laws that have been passed to protect them and the protective measures that have been introduced to conserve them are listed on the other

Reptilia 107 Toad lizards Eared frogMagnificent tortoiseConstruction of an outdoor terrarium Contents:Cover story: Toad lizardsThe bizarre toad lizards of the genus Phrynosoma are among the almost legendary terrarium animals. Every reptile lover is probably enchanted by the appearance of these small North American iguanas, but they have a reputation for being impossible to keep. However, more and more dedicated terrarium keepers are succeeding not only in keeping these food specialists for many years, but also in breeding them successfully. We provide an overview of the genus, discuss the problem of feeding these animals and provide two examples of successful keeping and breeding. EditorialMAGAZINEDATES WESTERN HERP PERSPECTIVESThe invisible ark B. Love PHOTOSTORYToad lizards – a (very good) freak of natureH. Werning REPORTAGEConsiderations on the diet of toad lizardsB. Fabian KEEPING AND BREEDINGKeeping and breeding the giant toad lizard (Phrynosoma asio) in the terrariumK. Haase KEEPINGPhrynosoma orbiculare – a toad lizard  from the highlands in captive careK. Haase KEEPINGThe eared frog, a little-known guest in the terrariumP. Janzen KEEPING AND BREEDINGSilent observers – on the lifestyle and keeping of the Central American magnificent tortoiseL. Spinner PracticeConstruction of an outdoor enclosure for emerald lizardsM. Herz TEST RUNSuccessful combination of terrarium and rackK. Kunz ANIMALS OF OUR HOMEThe spadefoot toadR. Leptien LIBRARYSERVICEALSO NEAR YOU TRAVELTerra incognita in the middle of Madagascar's rice fields – the herpetofauna of BetaolanaS. Wolf PREVIEW BRUTKASTEN Tangimangi – or: Take what you need!M. Zawadzki