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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

Draco No. 26 Terrarium construction 2 Editorial  4 Terrarium construction – basics and materialsThomas Wilms  30 Experiences with building your own wooden terrarium for reptiles from arid regionsChristian Mütterthies  38 Construction of a large terrarium system for monitor lizards and horned vipersBeat Akeret  48 Planning and building a paludariumChristian Bonora  59 Building a rainforest terrarium for poison dart frogs Thomas Schäffer  64 A rainforest terrarium in the living room – Construction, installation and operation of a system for keeping green water dragons (Physignathus cocincinus)Gitti Engel  70 Basement terrariumsBeat Akeret  79 Construction and operation of a greenhouse for keeping lizardsRolf Kreutz  84 Planning, construction and operation of a polystyrene terrarium with wooden frame constructionTimo Plochowietz  89 An outdoor terrarium for chameleonsPeter Buchert

Reptilia 37 Jackson's chameleons Kenyaschool vivariumTurtle trade in CambodiaContent:2 EDITORIAL4 READER'S LETTERS6 MAGAZINE12 DATES16 PHOTO REPORTAGEthree-horned chameleonsfrom P. Necas36 HUSBANDRY AND BREEDINGChamaeleo (Trioceros)bitaeniatus and its relatives - With comments on the keeping and reproduction of a representative of the Grupeeby N. Lutzmann44 HERPETOFAUNAChamaeleo (Trioceros)jacksonii and its subspeciesby N. Lutzmann51 PORTRAIT AND POSTEREryx jaculusby B. Trapp55 TRAVELOn Herpeto Safari in Kenyafrom I. Schürkes, V. Wasanga & S. Lötters62 REPORTStudies on the turtle trade in Cambodiaby E. Lehr & R. Holloway71 HUSBANDRY AND BREEDINGOne of Europe's most beautiful lizards in a terrarium: the pearl lizardfrom S. Bania76 WESTERN HERP PERSPECTIVESExotic poisonous snakes - the charm of something specialfrom B. Love79 REPORTThe school vivariumPart 2: Example Franziskaner-Gymnasium Kreuzbergby M. Hallmen90 CLASSIFIEDS95 LIBRARY104 GLOSSEBig autumn extra: you have mail!by H. WerningThe October/November issue of your terraristic magazine REPTILIA makes the hearts of all lizard fans and aesthetes beat faster with the title theme "Threehorned Chameleons": In this photo story, which is even more sumptuous than usual, chameleon expert Petr Necas not only gives a general overview of these fascinating animals from the subgenus Trioceros, but he also introduces you to no less than all species in detail! Chamaeleo (Trioceros) bitaeniatus and his relatives are then described in detail by the expert par excellence in this field, namely Nicolá Lutzmann. He reports about the biology of the small dragons, brings clarity into the confused systematics and not least describes their keeping and breeding vividly - for all terrarists interested in these beautiful lizards an absolute "must".Just like the next article on the title theme of Nicolá Lutzmann, who deals with the popular Chamaeleo (Trioceros) jacksonii and its relatives. Here, too, the author knows how to write expertly about the field biology of the animals, clears up the subspecies confusion and gives detailed tips for the successful care and breeding of the primeval lizards.We stay in Africa and go on Herpeto Safari in Kenya with I. Schürkes, V. Wasanga and S. Lötters. This dreamlike nature destination has not only the "big five" to offer, but is also herpetologically the very first cream, of which you can convince yourself with brilliant photos and a highly interesting expedition report.Unfortunately, the fatal situation of the Asian turtle fauna is a long runner in the REPTILIA, and if we together with you, dear readers, could contribute significantly to the construction of the conservation breeding station in the all-weather zoo Münster, the situation on site is still dramatic. This is proven by the drastic pictures and shattering experiences that Edgar Lehr and Rohan Hollowy bring back from investigations into the turtle trade in Cambodia.Sandra Bania takes care of one of the most beautiful lizards in Europe in her terrarium: the pearl lizard. Therefore she knows how to describe enthusiastically that these magnificent and trustful animals are not only an optical delight, but also show a very varied and interesting behaviour, which makes the lizards together with their relatively unproblematic keeping to best suitable fosterlings, whose keeping and breeding after the reading of this detailed contribution certainly no problems, but however much joy prepares.In the second part of his report on Das Schulvivarium, Martin Hallmen presents a practical example, namely the vivarium at the Franziskaner-Gymnasium Kreuzberg, which he initiated and praised highly. Here you can learn concretely what you have to consider during the planning and expansion phase and how everyday life with the vivarium works, how it is integrated into lessons and what publicity effect can be achieved with it. Certainly a thing worth imitating!Also in this REPTILIA we offer you of course again the full spectrum of our service: In the magazine, for example, you will read curiosities about a reptilian flower pot and get to know an interesting and up-to-date approach to the labelling of tank lizards. Dates, classifieds and the poster (this time with the Western Sandboa Eryx jaculus) are not missing in the incubator, as is Heiko Werning's infamous gloss: "This time, some people will certainly be very happy about caring mail. Will you also be there?

The book about the giant tarantulas Theraphosa blondi and Theraphosa apophysis 64 pages many colour photos Theraphosa blondi and Theraphosa apophysis Author Boris F. Striffler Publisher NTV In this book, the author explains everything about the two giant tarantulas. It describes how to keep and care for these large eight-legged creatures, as well as the terrarium and how to handle these animals. The following is described: Systematics and body structure The fascinating biology: From the life of giant tarantulas All information on species-appropriate keeping: from suitable terrariums to equipment and technology to feeding Successful breeding: Mating stimulation, various methods for egg laying and rearing the young Solutions to problems: How to avoid the most common mistakes in care and how to help sick animals

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

All about the ocellated lizard from Ingo Kober 64 Seiten 14,8 x 21 cm zahlreiche Farbfotos Autor Ingo Kober Verlag NTV Inhalt: Nicht nur tropische Gefilde haben wunderschöne Reptilien zu bieten, auch in Europa findet man so manche Kostbarkeit. Eine der schönsten davon ist die attraktiv gefärbte Perleidechse, deren stattliche Größe ihr außerdem einen ganz besonderen Reiz verleiht. Diese aktive und zutrauliche Eidechse eignet sich hervorragend für die Pflege im Terrarium. Ingo Kober, erfahrener Echsenzüchter und langjähriger Terrarianer, zeigt Ihnen in diesem Buch, worauf es bei der Haltung und Pflege der Perleidechse wirklich ankommt. Alle Aspekte werden ausführlich und leicht verständlich dargestellt. Selbstverständlich erfahren Sie hier auch, wie Sie Ihre Eidechsen vermehren, die Eier bebrüten und die adretten Jungen aufziehen können. Systematik und Körperbau Die faszinierende Biologie: Aus dem Leben der Perleidechse Alle Informationen zur artgerechten Haltung: Vom geeigneten Terrarium über Einrichtung und Technik bis hin zur Fütterung Erfolgreich nachzüchten: Paarungsstimulation, Inkubation der Eier und Aufzucht der Jungtiere Problemlösungen: Wie man die häufigsten Fehler bei der Pflege vermeidet, und wie man kranken Tieren helfen kann Brillante Fotos

Alles über die Taggeckos der Gattung Phelsume von Hans-Peter Berghof 192Seiten mit zahlreichen Farbfotos 3. Auflage Über Lebensweise, Haltung und Nachzucht Autor Hans-Peter Berghof Verlag NTV Inhalt: Die Taggeckos der Gattung Phelsuma mit ihren bunten Farben und ihrem interessanten Verhalten zählen zu den absoluten Lieblingen der Terrarianer. Hans-Peter Berghof vermehrt diese Echsen seit langem erfolgreich und gibt hier sein gesammeltes Wissen über Haltung und Nachzucht dieser schönen Geckos weiter. Der spezielle Teil stellt detailliert sämtliche Arten mit ihren Pflegeansprüchen in Wort und Bild vor und gibt an, welche Tiere leichter und welche schwieriger zu halten sind. Die ideale Ergänzung zum Standardwerk von Hallmann et. al. von 1997, ergänzt um alle seither entdeckten Arten und neu erschienene Literatur.

All about bearded dragons by Peter Maria Müller 168 pages 155 colour photos, maps, tables, drawings Hardcover Format: 17.5 x 23.2 Author Peter Maria Müller Publisher NTV Contents: Hardly any other reptile is as popular with terrarium keepers as the bearded dragon Pogona vitticeps. It owes its success in the terrarium hobby not least to its interesting appearance, exciting behaviour and its calm and very trusting nature. Its husbandry requirements are easy to fulfil, and so it is bred by the thousands every year, making it easy to obtain and also ideal as a terrarium animal for beginners.Their close relatives such as the black-earth bearded dragon (Pogona henrylawsoni) or – although much rarer – Mitchell's bearded dragon (Pogona mitchelli) are also becoming increasingly popular.Peter Maria Müller, himself an experienced breeder of bearded dragons, gives you a detailed introduction to all representatives of the genus and their habitats. An identification key helps, you to differentiate between the individual species. In addition, all important aspects of keeping bearded dragons are explained in a comprehensive and easy-to-understand manner, such as decision-making aids before buying, handling the animals, sex determination, species-appropriate care and nutrition, possible diseases and, finally, successful breeding. Over 150 brilliant colour photos bring you closer to the world of bearded dragons and show the fascination of these popular lizards.