Reptilia 06 - Mimicry - The perfect deception

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 96 - Invertebrates in Trend Ring-necked snakeIberian emerald lizardTortoises of Mallorca Contents: A wide variety of different invertebrates can be kept in a species-appropriate, space- and energy-saving manner in a small space. However, it would be far too short-sighted to attribute the growing enthusiasm for the mostly many-legged co-inhabitants solely to such practical aspects: More and more terrarium keepers are simply being carried away by the often bizarre beauty of the animals, by extremely exciting behaviours and lifestyles that could not be more different from our world. In our photo story, we offer you an up-to-date overview of the keeping of a wide variety of species. With chameleon crabs, Madagascan giant crickets and praying mantises, our authors also present some “trendy” invertebrates in detail. EDITORIALMAGAZINEDATESAround the world in 5 yearsBuzzers in the webA. PachmannWESTERN HERP PERSPECTIVESSecret PlacesB. LovePHOTOSTORY Invertebrates. The new rulers in the terrarium hobbyK. KunzKEEPING AND BREEDINGBeetles in the terrarium. Evolutionary wonders of natureI. Fritzsche & F. RossowKEEPING AND BREEDINGExperiences with the Red Chameleon Crab (Metasesarma aubryi) U. DostKEEPING AND BREEDINGPredatory bugs of the genus Platymeris in the terrariumI. FritzscheREPORTAGE/KEEPING AND BREEDINGJourney into the microcosm. In search of mantids in MalaysiaJ. KühneKEEPING AND BREEDINGKeeping and breeding of Parymenopus davisoni T. RönischHERPETOFAUNADiscovery of a new colour variant of the Iberian emerald lizard (Lacerta schreiberi) C. JeschullHERPETOFAUNAThe tortoises of Son Real on Mallorca M. RognerKEEPING AND BREEDINGRing-necked snakes (Diadophis punctatus) in the terrariumU. SchlüterSHOW FACILITIESThe Bonn Museum Alexander KoenigS. EsserANIMALS OF OUR HOMEThe alpine newtR. LeptienSUBSCRIPTION & SERVICELibraryTips & TricksTest runALSO IN YOUR AREATRAVELChameleon holiday – a Madagascar trip K. PawlikPREVIEWINCUBATORDangerous encountersM. Zawadzki

Draco 11 - Day geckos Contents: 2 Editorial 4 day geckos of the genus PhelsumaJens Krüger 20 A terrarium for PhelumenHartmut Lipp 27 On the diet of day geckos of the genus Phelsuma Gerhard Hallmann 30 Group keeping and socialisation of PhelsumaHartmut Lipp 38 Phelsuma berghofi Krüger, 1996Biology, care and reproductionHand Peter Berghof 43 Experiences in the care and breeding of Phelsuma hielscheri Rösler, Obst & Seipp, 2001 from Isalo National Park Hans Peter Berhof & Roland Gebhard 47 On the keeping and breeding of Phelsuma inexpectata Mertens, 1966Oliver Pürkel 51 Taxonomy, care and breeding of the subspecies of Phelsuma lineata Hartmut Lipp 58 Selective colour breeding in Phelsuma madagascariensis grandis Rudolf Gerhardt 61 It doesn’t always have to be green – the less colourful representatives of the genus Phelsuma Hand Peter Berghof 68 Phelsums on Mauritius – A situation study Holger Schneider 77 To Madagascar – For the sake of day geckos Klaus Liebel & Wolfgang Schmidt 85 Book box 91 Magazine

Draco 61 - Egg snakesContents:EditorialThe pacifists among snakes – African egg-eating snakes of the genus DasypeltisHelmut Göthel Pre-packaged food - bird eggs as a food sourceHelmut GöthelThe feeding behaviour of African egg snakesHelmut Göthel Evolutionary biological considerationsHelmut GöthelMimicry and defensive behaviour in egg snakesHelmut Göthel African egg snakes in the terrariumHelmut GöthelBreeding of African egg snakes Helmut Göthel Diseases and parasites in egg snakesHelmut GöthelThe egg snake species of AfricaHelmut GöthelThe Indian egg snake, Elachistodon westermanniHelmut Göthel

All about the fat-fingered geckos by Mirko Barts 61 pages 14.8 x 21 cm 45 colour photos 2nd edition Author Mirko Barts Publisher NTV Contents: Fat-fingered geckos have been on the rise for years. Their attractive appearance, their endearing nature and the low demands they place on keeping in the terrarium have quickly boosted their popularity. The experienced and successful terrarium keeper Mirko Barts covers in this book of the “Species by Species” series the species-appropriate keeping and care of fat-fingered geckos in every detail, from correct housing to healthy feeding. And of course, this guide also tells you how to breed your geckos, incubate the eggs and raise the tiny young. Systematics and body structure The fascinating biology: From the life of the fat-fingered geckos All information on species-appropriate keeping: from suitable terrarium to equipment and technology to feeding Successful breeding: Mating stimulation, incubation of the eggs and raising the young Problem solving: How to avoid the most common mistakes in care and how to help sick animals Brilliant photos

Draco 22 - Bearded dragons Contents: 2 Editorial 4 Bearded dragons – the genus Pogona (STORR, 1982)Peter M. Müller 20 Basics of keeping Pogona vitticepsThomas Wilms & Karsten Grießhammer 28 Bearded Dragon FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)Peter M. Müller & Renate Kohlmeyer 38 Presentation of a community facility for keeping Australian lizards at Reptilium LandauThomas Wilms 47 Observations on East Australian bearded dragonsGunther Schmida 55 Experiences in the care and breeding of Lawson’s dwarf bearded dragon (Pogona henrylawsoni (WELLS & WELLINGTON, 1985)Dieter Ruf 63 On the ecology and natural history of the dwarf bearded dragon (Pogona minor in the Great Victoria Desert (Australia)Eric. R. Pianka 67 Care and breeding of Mitchell’s bearded dragon Pogona mitchelli (BADHAM, 1976) Norbert Schuster 74 Bearded dragons in veterinary practiceJutta Wiechert 84 Book box 94 Magazine

Draco 07 - Monitor lizards Contents: 2 Editorial 4 On the taxonomy and biology of monitor lizards (Sauria: Varanidae), by Thomas Wilms & Wolfgang Böhme 20 The most common monitor lizards in the pet trade - species and basics of keeping, by Jeff M. Lemm 30 The monitor lizards of the Northern Territory, Australia, by Bernd Eidenmüller 42 On the biology of the Raunacken-banded monitor lizard, by Maren Gaulke & Jochen Reiter 50 Lifestyle and keeping of Varanus primordius, by G.A. Husband 55 Overview of keeping and breeding Varanus panoptes panoptes Storr, 1980 in the next generation F2, by Michael Schardt 62 Keeping and breeding of Varanus (Odatria) tristis orientalis Fry, 1913, by Michael Schardt 67 The Cape monitor (Varanus albigularis): lifestyle, care and breeding at San Diego Zoo, by Jeff Lemm 75 Knowledge, observations and breeding of the Duméril monitor Varanus dumerili (Schlegel, 1839), by Andree Hauschild 78 Book box 89 Magazine

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