Draco Nr. 45 - Costa Rica (German edition)

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.

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.

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

All about the thin-fingered geckos by Jens Rauh 64 pages Format: 14.8 x 21 cm numerous colour photos Paperback Author Jens Rauh Contents: Foreword Species description Relationship Legal regulations Distribution and habitat Behaviour/Lifestyle Where do I buy my thin-fingered gecko? Transport and quarantine Socialisation The terrarium    The technique The facility Climate Care work Nutrition Health Requirements for breeding Mating behaviour Pregnancy and egg-laying Incubation Egg development and hatching Rearing the young Further information Further and used literature

All about corn snakes 88 Seiten 62 Abbildungen Format: 16,8 x 21,8 cm Autor Wolfgang Schmidt Inhalt: Kornnattern gehören schon seit jeher zu den beliebtesten Terrarientieren. Nahezu jeder engagierte Terrarianer hat sie schon kennen gelernt. Doch woher kommt das starke Interesse gerade an dieser Kletternatter? Die Antwort liegt sicherlich in erster Linie im Wesen der Schlange begründet. Als besonders friedfertige Natur ist sie daher nicht nur dem fortgeschrittenen Terrarianer zu empfehlen, sondern sie eignet sich auch ausgezeichnet für den Einstieg in die Terraristik.Der Autor geht intensiv auf die Pflege und Zucht der Tiere ein, spart aber auch Themen wie Krankheiten und deren Behandlung nicht aus. Neben den drei Unterarten stellt er Farbformen vor, die sich mittlerweile auch hierzulande grosser Beliebtheit erfreuen.

Ulmer , Salamanders and newts – Everything about these fascinating creatures 96 pages 58 colour photos, 19 drawings hardback 1st edition Author Kurt Rimpp Ulmer Eugen Verlag A piece of the primeval world in the terrarium? Amphibians such as the axolotl, tiger salamander and alpine newt are the descendants of primeval amphibians that have survived to this day. In this book, you will find out how they can be kept optimally in the terrarium and what there is to observe and discover. Tips and advice provide information on the following important points: Where and how do amphibians live in nature? Considerations before purchase  Terrarium and furnishings Care and hibernation  Health and nutrition  A portrait of suitable species

Reptilia 110 - Bearded dragons Amazonian turtlesArabian horned viperCockroaches Contents:Cover story: Bearded dragons – evergreens and new stars of the terrarium hobbyBearded dragons are still the most popular lizards for keeping in terrariums and can be recommended to beginners without hesitation. We provide the necessary tools and an initial overview of keeping these likeable creatures. But even “old hands” will get their money’s worth: we present new findings on life expectancy and introduce a “new” species of bearded dragon, Pogona minor, which is now making a strong push onto the market. EditorialMagazineDATES WESTERN HERP PERSPECTIVESThe business with fearB. Love Photo storyStill ideal terrarium animals even for beginners: bearded dragonsM. Rogner GallerySkin(e) couture for dragonsB. Trapp Keeping and breedingOn the potential life expectancy of bearded dragons (Pogona vitticeps)P. M. Müller  Keeping and breedingA new dragon conquers the world: Pogona minor in the terrariumH. Werning Keeping and breedingKeeping and breeding the Arabian horned viper (Cerastes gasperetii gasperetii)A. Schmid HerpetofaunaEncounters with turtles in the Venezuelan state of Amazonas. Part 1: Aquatic turtlesM. Heart ReportageCockroaches. Feared and lovedS. Schorn ServiceLibraryALSO NEAR YOU JourneyOf snakes, toads and crocodiles in the tropical “Top End” of Australia. A travel and study reportM. Mayer PREVIEW BRUTKASTEN Cats in the cooking pot!H. Werning

NTV Life with Bearded Dragons ISBN: 978-3-931587-72-7 Liz Palika 208 pages 72 illustrations Format: 16.8 x 21.8 cm Contents: You simply have to like bearded dragons. Their somewhat bizarre appearance, their endearing nature and their uncomplicated care put these mini dragons right at the top of the popularity scale. Liz Palika not only vividly describes their successful care and breeding, but also shows these attractive animals from a completely new, surprising and very personal perspective.  What you need to consider when choosing and purchasing a bearded dragon What kind of animal is a bearded dragon, how does it "work"? Keeping bearded dragons appropriately as pets: The right terrarium, furnishings and technology Body language and behaviour Successful breeding: Requirements, sex diagnosis, incubation of the eggs and rearing of the young Training bearded dragons Problem solutions: Prophylaxis and therapy of illnesses Lots of very personal tips & tricks from the author's wealth of experience

Terraria 10 - Boa ConstrictorOrnamental turtleWall LizardContents:2 EditorialKriton KunzTOPIC4 Boa babies - Tips and tricksErika & Hermann Stöckl 14 "imperator" versus "constrictor" - On the ecology and distribution of selected local forms of Boa constrictor in VenezuelaChristian Neumann 20 Inclusion Body Disease,IBD, "Boa-Aids") of the giant snakes Udo Hetzel 24 Leopard Boa, Stars & Stripes and Co - The colour and pattern variations of the dark Mexican boa Boa constrictor imperator Hans-Jörg Winner SCIENCE29 new speciesAxel Kwet40 The fern stick insect Oreophoetes peruana (Saussure, 1868)?and their diet in the terrarium, special terrariums and plantingTimm Adam54 The princess among the turtles is asking for it:Keeping and breeding the southern ornamental turtle Chrysemys picta dorsalisAndreas S. Hennig63 Wall lizards in the Ruhr areaUwe SchlüterTRAVEL69 On the road in the south of the PhilippinesMaren GaulkeTERRARIUM PRACTICE83 Test runBug Stop/Kricket KeeperKriton Kunz85 Prelude Care and breeding of Asian house geckosMatthias Jurczyk89 Eye-catcherAn ark for native amphibians and reptilesAxel Kwet93 Also near you 96 TERRAnetTerrarium constructionKriton Kunz98 TERRAglobalLife underground ... until the rain comesMirco SoléLima - or: All beginnings are difficultMaik Dobiey104 TERRAwinn

Reptilia 76 - Venomous Snakes of Europe PantanalFringed FingersArgentine Tortoises Contents: Venomous snakes are undoubtedly some of the most fascinating andattractive species in the snake fauna of Europe. Horned viper, asp viper, adder & co. impress with their aesthetics as well as with their sophisticated survival strategies. Mario Schweiger is one of the best experts on these reptiles and presents to youin REPTILIA the European venomous snake faunain detail and up to date. And for terrarium keepers, the report on the many years of successful breeding of Vipera ammodytes should be a particular highlight. Table of Contents:2 EDITORIAL3 MAGAZINE11 DATES14 PHOTOSTORY The Venomous Snakes of Europe An Overview of the Species and Remarks on Individual Taxa by M. Schweiger26 KEEPING AND BREEDING Keeping, Breeding and Rearing of the European Horned Viper Vipera ammodytesby M. Schweiger34 HERPETOFAUNA The Black Adders of the Northern Black Forest by M. Wirth41 KEEPING AND BREEDING Findings on Reproduction of the Argentine Tortoise, Chelonoides chilensis, under Human Care by T. & S. Vinke47 PORTRAIT and Poster Anolis sagrei by H. Werning52 HERPETOFAUNA Fringed-fingered Lizards (Acanthodactylus) in the Wild and in the Terrarium Part 4: The Acanthodactylus-pardalis- Group by U. Schlüter61 TRAVEL A Piece of Paradise. The Pouso Alegre in the Brazilian Pantanal from the Perspective of a Reptile Enthusiast. Part 1 by M. Hallmen70 REPORTAGE The Scorpions of Morocco Part 2 by H. Nickel, J. Hornung & M. Koch77 Library 82 WESTERN HERP PERSPECTIVES Which Venomous Snake is Best for Beginners? by B. Love84 ALSO NEAR YOU89 SUBSCRIPTION & SERVICE91 FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions Terrarium Lighting – Part 2 by I. Kober & U. Geissel94 PREVIEW96 INCUBATOR In the Wild Wedding. An Eastern in Two Parts for Three Young Men “of Southern Appearance”, a Reptile Researcher and a Cockroach Part 1 by H. Werning