Reptilia 131- North American Small Iguanas

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 42 - Mediterranean Sea Contents: The European Mediterranean region is probably the most popular holiday destination for anyone looking to find reptiles and amphibians in the wild. Here, the family holiday can be perfectly combined with highly interesting herpetological destinations. In our DRACO issue, long-standing and intimate connoisseurs of the region give you an overview of the nature, herpetofauna and exciting destinations for terrarium keepers and reptile enthusiasts. With Benny Trapp, Michael Wirth, Mario Schweiger, Martin Dieckmann, Uwe Schlüter and others, we have been able to assemble an exceptionally competent team of authors. In addition to a general overview, you can expect regional portraits of the Peloponnese, Istria and the islands of Sardinia and Cres. We also present the sand boas, the only European giant snakes, in detail. Look forward to an extraordinary and spectacularly illustrated DRACO issue, just in time for the travelling season! Editorial The Mediterranean region – landscapes and herpetofauna in southern EuropeMichael Wirth The herpetofauna of Gozo, Comino and satellite islandsUwe Schlüter Istria with a difference: arachnological experiencesVolker von Wirth and Anja Leipert The mythical islands: Cres and LošinjMartin & Karin Dieckmann Species marathon in SardiniaBenny Trapp The amphibians and reptiles of the Peloponnese peninsulaTobias Machts A life in hiding – the Western sand boa, Eryx jaculusMichael Wirth

Marginata 19 - Soft-shelled Turtles The turtles of Nova ScotiaTurtle genetics Part IIISnapping turtles Contents: 2Editorial3 Letters to the Editor4Magazine8 Dates10Reportage The family of soft-shelled turtles – a more than fascinating group of turtles by Hans-Dieter Philippen16ReportageThe Red-backed Flap- Soft-shelled Turtle (Cycloderma aubryi) – a special beauty from the Congo by Gunther Köhler & Herbert Nigl22Breeding in Human CareKeeping and breeding of the Indian Flap-backed Soft-shelled Turtle (Lissemys punctata punctata)by Christina Schäfer31ProfileOrnate Box Turtle, Terrapene ornata ornataby Hans - Dieter Philippen35 ReportageFeeder Animals Part 2Hans - Dieter Philippen40ReportageFrom the pea experiment to decoding of the human genome – Genetics yesterday and today Part 3 by Jens R. Poschadel & Martin Platz46ReportageA journey to the turtles of Nova Scotia in Canada by Herbert Becker, Andreas Gräf & Urs Landweer55ReportageThe snapping turtle problem, a problem to be taken seriously by Markus Baur, Tobias Friz & Rudolf Hoffmann60Book Tip61Classifieds62Regional Guide

Reptilia 87 - Crocodiles - primeval animals in danger Jewelled box turtleDesign of rainforest terrariumsLong-nosed snake, Rhynchophis boulengeriContents:Cover story: Crocodiles – primeval animals in dangerWhen the great dinosaurs ruled the world, crocodiles were already lurking for prey in the swamps of that era. These reptiles have not changed their design significantly for millions of years – a success story of evolution. It is only today that many species are on the brink of extinction because humans are killing them en masse and, above all, destroying their habitats. With the cover story of the next REPTILIA, a high-calibre team of experts opens a series of articles that shed light on the crucial role that zoos can play in saving these living fossils. Dieter Gramentz also presents the precarious situation of the swamp and saltwater crocodile in Sri Lanka, and Ralf Sommerlad reports on a hopeful project to preserve the extremely rare Siamese crocodile.Endangered crocodiles in Europe's zoological gardens? R. Sommerlad, F. Schmidt & T. Ziegler Table of contents Editorial MAGAZINE DATES WESTERN HERP PERSPECTIVES    “Winter herping” in Florida B. Love PHOTOSTORY Crocodiles – reptile giants in danger R. Sommerlad REPORTAGE Endangered crocodiles in Europe's zoological gardens? R. Sommerlad, F. Schmidt & T. Ziegler REPORTAGE A special conservation project, not only for crocodiles: Danau Mesangat R. Sommerlad REPORTAGE Threats to and "conservation" of the swamp crocodile (Crocodylus  palustris) and the saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) in Sri Lanka D. Gramentz PORTRAIT AND POSTER Bufo bufo (Linnaeus, 1758). Common toadA. Kwet & J. Fieber PRACTICE Near-natural design of rainforest terrariums    D. Hluschi KEEPING AND REPRODUCTION Information on the care, husbandry and breeding of the  Vietnamese long-nosed snake, Rhynchophis boulengeri Mocquard, 1897 B. Schulz & K.-D. Schulz KEEPING AND REPRODUCTION Care and breeding of the Eastern jewelled box turtle, Terrapene ornata ornata M. Wirth & H. P. Mattern HERPETOFAUNA Black widows. Spiders of the genus Latrodectus C. Nagel & R. Hübers SUBSCRIPTION & SERVICE ALSO NEAR YOU PREVIEW  INCUBATOR Borderlands. Part 2 H. Werning 

Terraria 57 - Reptiles and amphibians in danger Breeding rare crocodilesGiant lizards on La Gomera Contents: Cover story: Reptiles and amphibians in danger Reptiles and amphibians are among the most endangered animal groups on the planet. The main reason is that humans are destroying their habitats. But environmental factors that have become unbalanced, diseases, environmental toxins, traffic and hunting are also harming them. Herpetologists and terrarium keepers are fighting a desperate but committed battle against the extinction of many species. We are dedicating this probably most important topic of our field of interest an entire special issue of TERRARIA/elaphe and not only trace the current threat situation, but also present encouraging species conservation projects from scientists, conservationists and terrarium keepers on site, in zoos and in private terrariums. TerritorialHerpetoramaImport ban on salamanders and newts to Switzerland: Why?Cultural followers: Amphibian muralismThorny devil: The gecko beast with the leaf-like flat tailPrivate individuals and zoos protect highly endangered salamanders togetherFirst aid in the wild: Antifungal agent for the Mallorca midwife toad Blattsteiger: Moat 2.0 Cover storyThe biodiversity crisis Amphibians and reptiles in dangerAxel Kwet & Heiko Werning Honeycomb toads from French Guiana.  Observations in the habitat and establishing a conservation breeding projectDavid Massemin & Cédric Libert PanoramaConcern for a small frog. How a project for nose frogs was initiated and continues to growFrank Oberwemmer Research New speciesNewly described, threatened with extinction: the Galápagos giant tortoises of Cerro FatalAxel Kwet Among researchersGreen toads on the island of FehmarnMoritz Ott Current situation and endangerment of Madagascar's amphibiansJörn Köhler, Frank Glaw & Miguel Vences Salamandra Terrarium husbandryPrivate care and breeding of endangered crocodilesAlexander Meurer Nature and species conservation Field notesAquatic turtles with “fur” – observations in GreeceBenny Trapp An unusually coloured Redi viper (Vipera aspis francisciredi) from the Swiss MünstertalJürgen Gebhart The return of the giants from La GomeraSergi Conde Lázaro  Terrarino – the children’s page Cool diversity. Endangered and protectedUte Nüsken & Alexa Sabarth Also in your areaSubscription & ServicePreview Incubator The forest is a villageHeiko Werning

Terraria 55 - Snakes that eat invertebrates Túngara frogEast Madagascar Contents: Cover story: It works without mice: Snakes that eat invertebrates Most snakes in terraria have to be fed on rodents. However, there are a whole range of often lesser known but highly interesting species that exclusively eat invertebrates such as insects, snails and others. We present a selection of the most interesting representatives and discuss in detail the dwarf snakes of the genus Eirenis and the brown snakes of the genus Storeria. We also reveal how to breed slugs for feeding snail-eating snakes. Territorial HerpetoramaWorld's first reproduction of an endangered clawed frog species: Xenopus longipes Species diversity on the display Thorny devil: Kermit frog in Costa Rica Cultural followers: The reign of the terror lizards Pappochelys – a 240 million year old “turtle grandpa” Poison dart frog: Death of a turtle breeder Cover storySnakes that eat invertebratesKriton Kunz Terraristic remarks on the snakes of the genus StoreriaFrank Täufer Habitat and terrarium observations on dwarf snakes of the genus Eirenis from south-west SyriaHans Esterbauer Collect and breed slugsHerbert Stern PanoramaDiary of a trip to eastern Madagascar. Visiting the Marojejy National Park and the Betampona Nature ReservePeter Baert Research New speciesNew moccasin snakes in North AmericaAxel Kwet Among researchersHerpetology in theory and practice A journey to the Caribbean north of ColombiaClaudia Koch Salamandra TerraristicsFoam maker and top model. Exciting things surrounding the Túngara frog.Part 1: Behaviour and bioacousticsKriton Kunz Bibliography Ophiophagy in snakes in terrariaDieter Schmidt Nature and species protection Field notesGrass snakes hunting newtsRudolf Malkmus Common toad clings to common carpJörn Krütgen Children's page on the reptile of the year: The European pond turtle The snake plagueAxel Hilger & Axel Kwet Amphibian action plan for northwest BrazilMirco Solé Also in your areaSubscription & ServicePreview Incubator No gecko at allRolf Leptien

Beate Röll 64 Seiten 14,8 x 21 cm 49 Farbfotos Inhalt: Sie lieben kleine, agile, attraktiv gefärbte Echsen oder haben nur wenig Platz für ein Terrarium zur Verfügung? Dann werden Sie die munteren, hübschen Zwerggeckos ganz sicher in ihren Bann ziehen. Ihre geringen Ansprüche an die Pflege können auch von unerfahrenen Haltern leicht erfüllt werden, was diese Tiere zu geradezu idealen Pfleglingen macht. Beate Röll kennt sich mit diesen netten Echsen bestens aus und berichtet aus ihrer langjährigen Erfahrung ausführlich und praxisnah über die artgerechte Haltung und Pflege von Zwerggeckos. Außerdem vermittelt sie Ihnen alle Kenntnisse, die Sie benötigen, um Ihre Tiere erfolgreich zur Vermehrung bringen, die Eier ausbrüten und die Kleinen aufziehen zu können. Systematik und Körperbau Die faszinierende Biologie: Aus dem Leben der Zwerggeckos 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

Terraria 61 - Fascinating Rowing Frogs Lacroix-Kukri snakeLife strategies of the fire salamander Contents: Cover story: Fascinating Rowing Frogs Rowing frogs have a lot to offer, both in the wild and as terrarium animals: stunningly bright colours, amazing camouflage skills or bizarre shapes, a wide variety of reproductive strategies and other remarkable behaviours, such as the “gliding flight” of certain species or “leg waving”. The famous moss frogs also belong to this group of amphibians. In this issue of TERRARIA/elaphe, we present these fascinating tree dwellers in detail. In addition to reports on the successful keeping and breeding of particularly exciting species, we also bring you up to date on the recently revised systematics of moss frogs – as this has implications for species kept in terraria!