Draco 44 - Constrictor

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

NTV The East African saw-tailed lizard All about the East African saw-tailed lizard by Michael Kroninger 61 pages 14.8 x 21 cm numerous colour photos 1st edition Author Michael Kroninger Publisher NTV Contents: They are brightly coloured, the always agile and lively saw-tailed lizards. It's no wonder that they are currently becoming increasingly popular, as these endearing, attractive animals are not only highly interesting reptiles, but also very easy to care for. Michael Kroninger is an experienced terrarium keeper and has been successfully breeding saw-tailed lizards for many years. In this volume of the "Species by Species" series, you will therefore find all the information you need for the species-appropriate care of these beautiful lizards. The fact that you will also learn how to breed your animals, hatch the eggs and raise the little ones makes this book an indispensable guide. Systematics and body structure The fascinating biology: From the life of the saw-tailed lizard All information on species-appropriate keeping: from suitable terrariums to equipment and technology to feeding Successful breeding: Mating stimulation, incubation of the eggs and rearing the young Solutions to problems: How to avoid the most common mistakes in care and how to help sick animals Brilliant photos

Reptilia 80 - South American turtles Reptile of the Year: Dice snakeCrocodile night lizardMadagascar boa Contents: South America is home to a rich and diverse turtle fauna –especially as far as the aquatic species are concerned. Although some species from this continent are very popular in terraristics, such as the charcoal tortoise, little is known about others. Our lavishly illustrated photo story offers you an overview of the South American turtles, and experienced experts then present individual species in detail. MAGAZINEDATES WESTERN HERP PERSPECTIVESBad economic times – and theirconsequences for terraristicsBy B. Love PHOTOSTORYSouth American turtlesby J. Valverde HERPETOFAUNACharcoal tortoises in the Gran Chaco – adaptations to an extreme habitatby T. & S. Vinke 33 HERPETOFAUNAMesoclemmys zuliae – The mysterious toad-headed turtle from the south of Lake Maracaiboby F.J.M. Rojas-Runjaic REPTILE OF THE YEARThe dice snake (Natrix tessellata), Reptile of the Year 2009by A. Kwet & K. Mebert PORTRAIT AND POSTERNatrix tessellataby A. Kwet & K. Mebert TRAVELIn the footsteps of Darwin through South AmericaPart 3: From the cold rainforest to the driest desertby H. Werning KEEPING AND REPRODUCTIONAcrantophis dumerili – Keeping and breeding of the Southern Madagascar boaby M. Borer KEEPING AND REPRODUCTIONThe yellow-spotted crocodile night lizard (Lepidophyma flavimaculatum) in the terrariumby U. Schlüter FAQ – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSHarduneby M. Dieckmann LIBRARYSUBSCRIPTION & SERVICE ALSO NEAR YOU PREVIEW INCUBATORWhy we will be standing in front of unconscious civvies in old ageL. Hogeback

Reptilia 34 Efts & Salamanders Foil heaters for outdoor terrariumsXenagama tayloriIn the roof of the rainforestContent:2 EDITORIAL4 READER'S LETTERS6 MAGAZINE16 DATES20 WESTERN HERP PERSPECTIVESSeptember - Ambush Attackfrom B. Love22 PHOTO REPORTAGEcaudatesby M. Staniszewski30 HUSBANDRY AND BREEDINGThe band newt Triturus vittatus ophryticusby Uwe Dost35 REPORTUnequal Brothers - The European Mountain Creek Newt (Genus Euproctus)by B. Thiesmeier & C. Hornberg43 TRAVELIn search of beavertail agams (Xenagama - A journey to Somalilandby A. Roos51 PORTRAIT AND POSTERAgalychnis callidryasby M. Schmidt56 HUSBANDRY AND BREEDINGThe Indian star turtle Geochelone elegans (Schoepff, 1795) - a problematic tropical land turtle? - Part 3: Offspringby H.-J. Bidmon63 REPORTLife above our heads: Amphibians and reptiles in the treetops of the Central American rainforestby T. Leenders70 HUSBANDRY AND BREEDINGBiology, Care and Breeding of Snakes of the Genus Pseustes (Fitzinger, 1834)by A. Hohmeister & F. Fiegenbaum75 REPORT"The foil heating - a simple and inexpensive possibility for the heat addition in free systemsby U. Strathemann78 REPORTThe oven fish (Thermobia domestica) - an ideal addition to the menu for numerous terrarium birdsby W. Schmidt81 REPTILIA ON THE ROADInnsbruck Alpine Zooby M. Hallmen88 CLASSIFIEDS92 ADVICE AND ACTION94 LIBRARY104 GLOSSERecently at the WG-Partyby Heiko WerningAnd here is an overview of the contents:This time your terraristics magazine is titled Molche & Salamander!It goes without saying that there should be a beautifully illustrated photo story in which an excerpt from the great variety of shapes of the tail amphibians is presented to you. And of course you will also get an overview of the essential facts about this amphibian order, its systematics, habitat, development and much more!The band newt Triturus vittatus ophryticusIn the wedding robe, the males of this subspecies of the band newt from Turkey and the Caucasus are certainly among the most spectacular amphibians of all: Apart from the magnificent coloration, the high and serrated ridge of the back makes the animals, which can reach a length of almost 20 cm in extreme cases, look like bizarre little dragons! Uwe Dost describes in detail and practically how to keep and breed these jewels among the newts, how to set up a suitable tank, how to care for the animals, and how to avoid possible problems from the beginning. In principle, however, the keeping and reproduction of the "water dragons" are not too difficult, so that after reading this article every amphibian friend will surely wish to take care of the beautiful newts himself! Unequal Brothers - The European Mountain Creek Newt (Genus Euproctus)For a long time, little was known about the three species of the genus Euproctus in every respect, and they were regarded as not or only very difficult to keep and breed. Burkhard Thiesmeier and Claudia Hornberg describe here as examples, how a deepened knowledge of the habitat and the living conditions of a species has a positive effect on the care results. What do the biotopes of the respective species actually look like, and what consequences does this have for husbandry? Do the animals need an aquarium or a terrarium? These and all other relevant questions for a successful breeding of the rarely maintained mountain stream newts are answered by the authors in detail and competently. Try these highly interesting newts with their unique mating behaviour!Life above our heads: Amphibians and reptiles in the treetops of the Central American rainforestIt is well known that the deep sea is still a largely unexplored "continent". However, it is far less known that the canopy of the tropical rainforest contains an unbelievable wealth of species, only a fraction of which has so far been recorded. Twan Leenders himself has been researching the "treetop" habitat for a long time and now offers you an insight into this fascinating foreign world: the bizarre Bolitoglossa salamanders with their oversized feet, flying frogs, giant anole, bromeliad lizards, they all have amazing adaptations to their biotope high above the ground. How, for example, do the amphibians that are normally bound to water reproduce up there, how do they find partners in this extensive habitat? And what is a snake known as a digging species looking for at lofty altitudes? An extraordinary contribution with extraordinary insights!"The foil heating" - a simple and inexpensive possibility for the heat supplement for free plantsAnyone who cares for reptiles in the field knows the problem: In our latitudes it is difficult to ensure sufficient heat supply. If the weather is too cool and humid, the animals become ill quite quickly. One creates remedy with expensive and current eating radiators - or with the cleveren foil heating , whose production and effectiveness Udo Strathemann describes to you. This article will show you two different ways to help you offer your reptiles adequate conditions outside, which will of course also have a positive effect on their vitality and probably their reproductive success!The Indian star turtle Geochelone elegans (Schoepff, 1795), a problematic tropical tortoise? Several years of keeping and reproduction in GermanySo here is the third part of this incredibly detailed and highly descriptive report by Hans-J. Bidmon. This time the author dedicates himself to the successful breeding of his animals, describes mating behaviour, egg laying and incubation. Exact details and data - especially for the solution of problem cases - make this contribution interesting not only for all keepers of the beautifully drawn Indian star tortoise, but each tortoise friend can deduce from it conclusions, which surely benefit his own animals!The oven fish (Thermobia domestica): An ideal enrichment of the menu for numerous terrarium birds. If you feed your insect-eating terrarium birds day in, day out with crickets or crickets, you are certainly doing something wrong. Here Wolfgang Schmidt presents a possible alternative with the oven fish, a relative of the well-known silver fish. This urine insect offers many obvious advantages for breeding as a food animal: For example, it can be easily kept and reproduced, does not make any special demands on the food, and escaped specimens normally cannot reproduce in the home and therefore do not become a plague. Particularly important: not immediately eaten Ofenfischchen nibble neither the planting nor the terrarium animals themselves! Wolfgang Schmidt gives all important tips for the breeding, from the equipment of the containers over the attitude conditions up to the efficient feeding. The oven fish - a change in the menu that you should treat your amphibians or lizards to! In search of beavertail agamas (Xenagama) - A journey to SomalilandDo you know anything about beaver tail agams? Have you ever been to Somaliland? If you answered both questions with "no", you certainly do not belong to the minority! There was hardly anything known about the genus Xenagama until now, and Somaliland is not exactly the main destination of sun-hungry African tourists. Alexander Roos, who carried out field biological studies on these very special animals there, describes the difficulties one has to struggle with when travelling to this region. The author's enthusiasm for the soon to be very trustful little agamas in the terrarium will certainly be passed on to the REPTILIA readers, especially as it is difficult to escape the impression of the beautiful photos of the cute guys anyway!Biology, care and breeding of snakes of the genus Pseustes (Fitzinger, 1843)And also with this article by Andreas Hohmeister and Franz Fiegenbaum we can offer you information about reptiles, of which so far practically no data from the terrarium keeping was available! The attractive, tree-dwelling species of the genus Pseustes are unfortunately still very rare guests in Central European terrariums, but the authors were able to cultivate two species successfully and even bring one of them several times to offspring. This probably fails with the other species only because of the lack of a female, because Hohmeister and Fliegenbaum describe the large, powerful vipers as very suitable fosterlings.A real treat for all snake fans!In addition to the above-mentioned articles, you will of course also find in this REPTILIA all the services you are accustomed to from your trade magazine, such as the sections Advice & Action, Dates, Posters, Classifieds, Library and of course the popular incubator not to forget!

NTV - Spiny lizards - A book for all lizard fans! 143 pages 141 colour photos 8 colour drawings Paperback Heiko Werning The beautiful and agile spiny lizards are rightly among the most popular lizards kept in terrariums. In this book, Heiko Werning presents for the first time everything worth knowing about this genus in a practical and first-hand manner: Systematics and identification features Distribution, habitat and biotope types Exciting biological details, social behaviour and reproductive strategies that Terrarium keeping: all the information you need, from setting up the terrarium and the technical requirements to species-appropriate feeding, reproduction of the lively lizards and rearing the charming young animals Detailed portraits of all species for the terrarium Presentation of all species and subspecies of the genus Sceloporus Brilliant colour photos throughout The absolute must for every lizard fan!

Beetle Primer - 96 pages on everything you need to know about successfully keeping different types of beetles. 96 pages 150 photos hardback Author Timm Adam Publisher Dähne Verlag Not everyone can imagine keeping a beetle as a pet, but these fascinating little animals are becoming increasingly popular. The book shows different species and describes everything you need to know about keeping and reproducing them.

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 47 - European vipers Abronia in GuatemalaNew reptiles 2013 Contents:The venomous snakes on our doorstep are one of the most fascinating nature experiences for most reptile lovers. We present the species with the usual splendid pictures by photographer Benny Trapp, dedicate ourselves to the protection of the rare meadow viper and introduce the mountain viper and the milo viper in detailed articles. TerritorialHerpetorama Cover storyEuropean vipersBenny Trapp The Hungarian meadow viper – long protected, yet highly endangeredHans-Jürgen Luef The Milos viper, Macrovipera schweizeri, an endemic of the CycladesGuido Kreiner In search of mountain vipers (Montivipera xanthina) in north-eastern Greece Part 1Michael Wirth PanoramaTree snakes of the genus Abronia in GuatemalaChristian Ariano-Sánchez Bulgaria in May. Excursions through a natural outdoor terrariumPeter Kattke Research New speciesList of reptiles newly described in 2013Axel Kwet Salamandra TerraristicsThe chytrid fungus and terraristicsBenedikt R. Schmidt Also in your neighbourhoodNature and species conservation Field notesObservations of active midwife toads in FebruaryKlemens Fritz Fire salamander in the tyre trapRudolf Malkmus  GalleryHerpetology always in view. Historical wall charts for educational purposesMichael Markert, Uwe Hossfeld, Günter Stephan & Alexander Kupfer Subscription & ServicePreview Incubator Packing stationHeiko Werning