Marginata 39 - Big-headed turtles

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

Terraria 42 - TerrapinsStrawberry FrogsCyclura nubila caymanensisContents:The Emydidae family includes some of the best-known and most popular turtles. In addition to our native European pond turtle, these include the North American ornamental and decorative turtles of the genera Pseudemys and Trachemys as well as the Terrapene box turtles. In the cover story, we provide an up-to-date overview of this interesting group and present a detailed article about the magnificent tortoise, Graptemys oculifera. We also shed light on the role that European pond turtles can play in biology lessons.TerritorialHerpetoramaCover storyThe New World terrapins of the family EmydidaeAndreas S. HennigGraptemys oculifera: Biology, Care and Breeding of the Splendid Box Turtle Part 1: Biology, Endangerment and Initial Care Experiences Ewald RoddewigThe European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis) in biology lessonsMichael FreundPanoramaTerraglobalOn safari in Zambia, or: Why do the pelomeduses flee?Alfred SchleicherPearl lizards (Timon lepidus) in the Sierra de Grazalema, AndalusiaWerner & Yvonne LantermannResearchNew speciesA Comorian gecko and the problem of the new online taxonomy Oliver HawlitschekTrachylepis cristinae, a new skink from Sokrota Axel KwetIn search of strawberry frogs in NicaraguaDiana Galindo Uribe, Javier Sunyer, Adolfo Amézquita, Gunther Köhler, Heiko Pröhl & Miguel VencesSalamandraTerraristicsClassicsThe North African spiny-tailed dragonBothriopsis taeniata, a beauty from the South American rainforestJuan TimmsHomerangeIn the realm of the little lizards. A visit to the terrarium facility of Katrin and Dietmar MistlerPatrick SchöneckerNature and species conservationField notesSubmerging under water as an escape strategy for the common lizardRudolf MalkmusGrass snakes and slow worms - hunters and huntedAndreas OchsenbeinThe smooth snake (Coronella austriaca). Reptile of the Year 2013Dirk Alfermann, Axel Kwet & Richard PodlouckyThreatened in paradiseKathrin Sawannia, Matthias Goetz & Katharina FoersterMissingVogl’s Stump-footed Frog (Atelopus vogli)Also in your neighbourhoodSubscription & ServiceGalleryHave a nice holiday! The journey is the rewardBenny TrappPreviewIncubatorExpired part 2Heiko Werning

Marginata 7 - Magnificent Tortoises Food plants 2Herpesvirus in tortoisesTurkish tortoises Contents: 2 EDITORIAL 3 READER LETTERS 4 MAGAZINE 8 DATES 10 PHOTO REPORTAGE Magnificent Tortoises (Rhinoclemmys pulcherrima GRAY, 1856) Hans - Dieter Philippen 16 BREEDING IN HUMAN CARE Keeping, care and breeding of the Magnificent Tortoise Rhinoclemmys pulcherrima incisa (Bocourt, 1868) Andreas Mende & Thomas Berndt 21 BREEDING IN HUMAN CARE The Costa Rican Magnificent Tortoise (Rhinoclemmys pulcherrima manni) Fons Bänziger 26 FIELD RESEARCH The tropical dry forest in north-western Costa Rica Jan Michels 31 PORTRAIT Egyptian tortoise Testudo [Pseudotestudo] kleinmanni (Lortet, 1883) Hans - Dieter Philippen 35 VETERINARY MEDICINE An update on herpesvirus in tortoises Thomas Filip & Anna Kübber-Heiss 45 REPORTAGE Food plants for tortoises Part 2 Susanne Vogel 51 SHORT REPORT A foray through the area of Dalyan and Kaunos, Turkey Franz Hummel 54 SHORT REPORT Oh you big egg ... Heinz Frühauf 55 REPORTAGE ShellShock conservation campaign Hans - Dieter Philippen 59 RAT & TAT 60 BOOK TIP 61 CLASSIFIEDS 62 REGIONAL GUIDE 64 AGATHA MARGINATA

Terraria 45 - Tree creepers AbroniaMajorca Treehugger ToadPeruContents:The fascinating tree creepers are a little-known but particularly magnificent reptile. In their Central American homeland, they are sometimes highly endangered, but in the terrarium hobby more and more species are being successfully kept and bred. We offer a comprehensive overview.TerritorialHerpetoramaCover storyTree Snakes of the Genus AbroniaChristian LangnerKeeping and breeding the tree snake Abronia lythrochilaChristian LangnerPanoramaIn search of amphibians and reptiles at the AmazonasTobias EisenbergResearchAmong researchersBlack toads with red bellies: the genus Melanophryniscus in UruguayRaúl ManeyroNew speciesTwo species of treehollow toad frogsAxel KwetThe Italian slow worm is a separate speciesAxel KwetSun protection for snakes. Investigation into the UV light transmission of the eye scales and skin of some speciesJochen Geiger & Frank BuchterSalamandraTerraristicsKeeping and breeding the Ceylon lancehead, Trimeresurus trigonocephalusKarsten HoerCare and breeding of the Majorcan midwife toad, Alytes muletensisSergé Bogaerts & Uwe SeidelNature and species conservationField notesSnake wedding at the Lopper - Dice snakes at Lake Alpnach, SchweizerUrs & Heidi JöstLate discovery of young sand lizardsAxel Kwet Wall gecko with tickGuntram DeichselCaution poisonous!The amphibian of the year 2014 - a toad with warning colourAndreas Nöllert, Axel Kwet & Richard PodlouckySubscription & ServiceAlso in your neighbourhoodPreviewIncubator Lost Dutchman Part 2Heiko Werning

Reptilia 115 - Adders for the Terrarium Flamingo flowersBlue rock iguanaNew Zealand mantis Contents:Cover story: Adders for the TerrariumAdders are among the classic and most popular terrarium animals. This extremely species-rich group of snakes has produced some of the most popular reptile pets. We provide an overview of the terrarium-relevant species and focus in particular on those adders suitable for beginners, among which there are many truly perfect pets. But we also have a real beauty for advanced keepers and report on the keeping and breeding of red bamboo adders. EditorialMAGAZINEDATES WESTERN HERP PERSPECTIVESThe dark sideB. Love FotostoryEvergreens in the terrarium: AddersK. Kunz PracticeAdders. Species and tips for beginnersD. Schmidt Husbandry and breedingThai bamboo adders (Oreocryptophis porphyraceus coxi) in the terrariumM. Hornig Husbandry and breedingThe New Zealand mantis, Orthodera novaezealandiae. A praying mantis from the other side of the worldB. Fuhrmann & C. Sehorz Husbandry and breedingThe keeping and breeding of the Blue rock iguana (Petrosaurus thalassinus) in the terrariumJ. Schulz PlantsArum family in the terrarium. Part 3: The genus AnthuriumB. Akeret Husbandry and breedingFirst ever natural rearing of the critically endangered Philippine crocodiles (Crocodylus mindorensis) in Europe successfulT. Ziegler, A. Rauhaus & C. Niggemann, AG Zoological Garden Cologne Animals of our homelandThe fire salamanderR. Leptien ALSO IN YOUR AREA Service TravelOn an excursion through the Colombian Amazon rainforestJ. Cañas-Orozco PREVIEW INCUBATOR Attention – more cat contentH. Werning

Reptilia 55 - Colour breedingSaharaAga toadFlorida soft-shelled turtleContents: 2 EDITORIAL 3 MAGAZINE 11 DATES 14 WESTERN HERP PERSPECTIVESTerrarium animals suitable for investmentFrom B. Love 16 PHOTO REPORTAGEColour and pattern breeding in the terrarium hobbyBy M. Hallmen 23 REPORTAGECrash course in crossbreeding geneticsBy M. Hallmen 33 REPORTAGEThe king's new clothesNew colour and pattern variations in the royal python(Python regius)By T. Kölpin 42 OPINIONRebuttal: On the sense and nonsense of "colour breeding"From H. Schneider 44 TRAVELChott el Djerid From U. Schlüter 51 PORTRAIT AND POSTERChondrodactylus anguliferBy M. Barts 56 REPORTAGEBufo marinus – on the fatal consequences of faunal distortionFrom H.-G. Horn 60 KEEPING AND BREEDINGThe European half-fingered geckoHemidactylus turcicusBy M. C. Haupt 63 HERPETOFAUNAThe black desert cobra - Ecological and behavioural biology Observations on Walterinnesia aegyptiaBy H. Esterbauer 68 HERPETOFAUNAThe Florida soft-shelled turtle (Apalone ferox)and the benefits of knowing scientific namesBy S. Barone 73 REPORTAGEHealing with snake venomsSnake venom as pain therapy for disc problemsBy W. Schäberle 76 REPORTAGESeven decades a friend of reptiles - once upon a timeFrom W. Rohdich 86 CLASSIFIED ADS 91 RAT & TAT 94 LIBRARY 104 BRUTKASTENBreakfast televisionFrom H. Werning

Terraria 01 - Terrarium lighting PantanalBlack toad Contents: 2 Editorial Heiko Werning 3 The TERRARIA team Editorial and advisory board TITLE TOPIC 6 • Basic knowledge of terrarium lighting – a key to successful keeping Ingo Kober & Uwe Geissel 17 • Which type suits me? The different lamps used in terrariums Ingo Kober & Uwe Geissel 22 • Lighting of terrariums – 10 case studies from practice Ingo Kober & Uwe Geissel SCIENCE 26 Herpetorama Snake evolution/Fast aga toads/Shrill frogs 28 New species New lizards from New Caledonia / Two new Telmatobius species from Bolivia/Two new Liolaemus species from Argentina 31 Among researchers Biodiversity research in the Amazon Andreas Schlüter 36 A rarity in the terrarium: Mitchell’s bearded dragon – Pogona mitchelli (Badham, 1976) Thomas Hörenberg 44 Melanophryniscus – not just black toads Part 1: General information on the genus Melanophryniscus Axel Kwet 54 The Tunisian tortoise, Testudo nabeulensis (Highfield, 1990) Manfred Rogner 59 Diversity instead of boredom – Care and breeding of the striped house snake (Lamprophis lineatus) Kriton Kunz 65 Biology, husbandry and breeding of the Arizona bark scorpion, Centruroides vittatus (Say, 1821) Alexander Tietz 72 TRAVEL In the land of the Jacarés – the Pantanal Heiko Werning TERRARIUM PRACTICE 84 Test run terraform hide trays 85 Prelude Quarantine and sampling for parasitological examination of terrarium animals Sascha Hanig & Michael Kluge A good start: the large Madagascar day gecko Phelsuma madagascariensis grandis Ingo Kober 90 Eye-catcher A facility for breeding pine-cone lizards Axel Kwet 94 Also in your vicinity 96 TERRAnet AmphibiaWeb/Homepage Axel Kwet 98 TERRAglobal Environmental education in Guatemalan Lester S. Meléndez García The coffin as an incubator Joachim Bulian 103 Preview 104 TERRAwinn

Draco 13 - terrapins Contents: 2 Editorial 4 terrapinsFritz Jürgen Obst 19 The European pond turtle Emys orbicularis (LINNAEUS, 1759) – the ideal turtle for the garden pondMatthias Mähn 25 Glass fibre reinforced Plastic (GRP) – a perfect material for the construction of ponds for the Outdoor keeping of aquatic turtlesAlfred Langer 32 Experiences in keeping and breeding the marsh turtle Glyptemys muhlenbergii SCHOEPFF (1801)Helgard and Klaus Lambertz 37 The spiny turtles of the genus Cyclemys BELL, 1834Maik Shields 42 Care and breeding of the three-keeled pond turtle Mauremys muticaUlrich Hennen 46 Notes on the keeping and breeding of the Spiny-backed Tortoise (Geoemyda spengleri GMELIN 1789) Irmtraud Jasser-Häger & Hans-Dieter Philippen 53Construction of a facility for keeping large aquatic turtles at Landau ZooPeter Buchert & Jens-Ove Heckel 59 On the keeping, care and breeding of the three-toed box turtle – Terrapene carolina triunguis (AGASSIZ, 1857) – up to the F2 generationBeate Löhr &Thomas Wilms 66 Notes on the keeping and breeding of the Japanese pond turtle Mauremys japonica (TEMMINCK & SCHLEGEL, 1835)Herbert Becker 73 Ornate turtles from North America Andreas S. Hennig 81 Book box 87 Magazine