Marginata No. 33 - Softshell Turtles - Wonderful, but hardly known

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 106 Dispute over wild catches and stock marketsSouth AfricaBent tail in tree python breedingSouthern Iberian disc tonguesContents:Cover story: Dispute over wild catches and stock marketsIn its coalition agreement, the currentThe German government has finalised its intention to ban exotic animal markets and the import of wild-caught animals into the EU. In the next issue of REPTILIA, we take a look behind the scenes of a large German importer of wild-caught animals and observe the current stock market situation. We also discuss whether restrictions or bans on wild-caught imports and terrarium fairs are necessary from an animal or species conservation perspective and what impact they could have on the terrarium hobby.EditorialMAGAZINEDATESINTERVIEWIllegal wildlife trade can no longer be bannedH. Werning in conversation with N. LutzmannREPORTAGEBehind the scenes and between the tables: Terraristika from early to lateH. WerningREPORTAGEBehind the scenes of the wholesale tradeA. KwetTRAVELGoodbye winter. Spring days on the Côte d'AzurA. SchmidAttitude“Kinked tails” in the green tree python (Morelia viridis) – a home-grown problem?M. KroneisKEEPING AND BREEDINGSurprising breeding of the Southern Iberian disc-tongued lizard (Discoglossus galganoi jeanneae)B. TrappTERRARIUM DISPLAYSSnake, spider & co. The Happ reptile zoo in KlagenfurtA. GutscheANIMALS OF OUR HOMEThe pond newtR. LeptienServicesWESTERN HERP PERSPECTIVESChange of pace for "small game" B. LoveALSO NEAR YOUJourneySouth Africa. Between reptiles and the Big FiveV. Kruschenski & C. KässerPREVIEWBRUTKASTEN Once a snake breeder, always a snake breederR. Leptien

All about the popular stick insects, ghost insects and walking leaves. 128 pages coloured photos 1st edition Author Alexander Esch Invertebrates are on the rise in terraristics, and among them phasmids are at the top of the popularity scale. Shifting leaves, stick insects and ghost insects are suitable even for beginners in the terrarium hobby and fascinate with their bizarre body shapes and varied behaviour. In this book, author Alexander Esch provides you with a practical guide with general information on the biology and successful keeping and breeding of this exciting group of insects and introduces the most popular species in the terrarium hobby.

Reptilia 75 - Morocco FAQ Terrarium lightingTransport of terrarium animalsPenguins and beaked-breasted tortoises Contents: Morocco - so close to Europe, and yet a completely different world. Culturallyof course, but also in its animal world the country withits vast deserts and the mighty Atlas Mountains is of particular interest. Arabia expert and spinytail researcher ThomasWilms introduces you to Morocco, its spectacular landscapes and the very special herpetofauna. Stephanie de Pury, Sascha Esser and Michel Aymerich report on their exciting search for the lizard snake there, Rolf Leptien has travelled to the south of the country, and finally Hemmo Nickel portrays the remarkable scorpions of Morocco. 2 EDITORIAL3 MAGAZINE11 DATES14 WESTERN HERP PERSPECTIVES            The "crisis" of the Florida soft-shelled turtle            by B. Love16 PHOTOSTORY            Morocco            Treasure trove in north-west Africa            by T. Wilms24 TRAVEL            Morocco: In search of             the lizard snake            by S. de Pury, S. Esser & M. Aymerich32 TRAVEL            On an excursion to the south of Morocco            by R. Leptien38 REPORTAGE            The scorpions of Morocco            Part 1            by H. Nickel, J. Hornung & M. Koch47 PORTRAIT and POSTER            Uroplatus giganteus            by P. Schönecker51 HERPETOFAUNA            The Big Bend National Park and its             reptiles. Part 2: Snakes            by P. M. Kornacker & U. Dederichs59 TERRARIUM PRACTICE             Animal-friendly transport of reptiles            by S. Knauf66 HERPETOFAUNA            African beauty among penguins            Ecological relationships of the             beaked-breasted tortoise in             the Cape of South Africa            by M. Wirth79 FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions            Terrarium lighting – Part 1            by I. Kober & U. Geissel86  ALSO NEAR YOU91  SUBSCRIPTION & SERVICE94  PREVIEW96  BRUTKASTEN            Travel snippets from the Caribbean – Part 2            by H. Werning

Draco 47 - Scorpions Contents: Editorial Scorpions – hunters of the nightBoris F. StrifflerKeeping and breeding scorpions of the genus Tityus in the terrariumMichael Seiter African giant scorpions of the genus Pandinus – more than just the emperor scorpionBoris F. StrifflerKeeping and rearing two Parabuthus speciesHeiko WehnerNorth African scorpionsBoris F. StrifflerThe moment of birth: rare insights into the brood care of Diplocentrus lindoKriton KunzThe scorpions of Europe – Euscorpius, Buthus & Co.Boris F. StrifflerScorpions as dangerous animals – the national regulationsLawyer Dietrich Rössel The Instituto Butantan – Institute of PoisonsBoris F. Striffler

All about corn snakes from Kriton Kunz 64 Seiten 14,8 x 21 cm zahlreiche Farbfotos Autor Kriton Kunz Inhalt: Vielleicht der Klassiker der Terraristik schlechthin ist die Kornnatter. Sie vereint in sich alle Eigenschaften, die eine Schlange zu einem geeigneten und auch dem Einsteiger empfehlenswerten Pflegling machen: Wunderschöne Färbung, attraktive Farbvarianten, ruhiges, umgängliches Wesen und leichte Haltbarkeit. Damit Sie Ihre Kornnattern vom ersten Tag an richtig und artgerecht pflegen können, vermittelt Ihnen Kriton Kunz, REPTILIA-Redakteur und erfahrener Schlangenhalter, in diesem Band der Reihe „Art für Art“ ausführlich und leicht verständlich alles, was Sie für die erfolgreiche Haltung dieser faszinierenden Art wissen müssen. Selbstverständlich erfahren Sie auch, wie Sie Ihre Tiere zur Vermehrung bringen, die Eier ausbrüten und die Jungtiere aufziehen können. Systematik und Körperbau Die faszinierende Biologie: Aus dem Leben der Kornnatter 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

Reptilia 16 - Thorntails Food animal breeding: CockroachesChameleon keepingPeloponnese Contents: Page 2 - EditorialPage 3 - MagazinePage 9 - Herpetofauna: Crocodile newts, by Dr J. FleckPage 12 - DatesPage 16 - Western Herp Perspecives: Souvenirs from Florida, by B. LovePage 18 - Photo reportage: Spiny-tailed agamas, by T. WilmsPage 25 - Keeping and breeding: The care and breeding of spiny-tailed agamas in the terrarium, by T. WilmsPage 30 - Report: Arabia Felix - in search of Uromastyx thomasi, by F. Hulbert and T. WilmsPage 34 - Keeping and breeding: The reproductive behaviour of the Uromastyx species, by T. WilmsPage 38 - Travelogue: Herpetological observations on the Peloponnese, by L. Siegmund and B. TrappPage 44 - Report: The brown-edged tortoise Testudo marginata in the surroundings of Tolo (Peloponnese), by H. RautertPage 47 - Portrait and poster: Atelopus flavescens, M. SchmidtPage 51 - Keeping and breeding: Introduction to keeping chameleons, by R. LeptienPage 56 - Report: Breeding the Argentine cockroach (Blaptica dubia), by B. HauschildPage 63 - Keeping and breeding: Experiences with the Typhloneces compressicauda, by H. WallaysPage 68 - Keeping and breeding: Keeping and breeding the silver-grey slender boa Epicrates striatus striatus, by J.-M. HerrmannPage 73 - Herpetology and culture: ...but more and more often. Reptiles in advertising, by L. HogebackPage 82 - Reptilia on the road: Parque Seminario in Guayaquil, Ecuador, by H. WerningPage 85 - Advice and actionPage 91 - LibraryPage 96 - Glossary: Iguana à la carte, by H. Werning

NTV The Australian Giant Stick Insect Everything about keeping and caring for Australian giant stick insects. 64 pages Format: 14.8 x 21 cm 57 colour photos Author Stefan Schorn Publisher NTV Contents: Foreword Classification Physique Size, mass and age Sexual differences and colouration Distribution and habitat Defence Legal basis and acquisition Moulting Preparation Diseases and parasites Nutrition The terrarium Furnishings Terrarium climate Socialisation Handling the animals Breeding Acknowledgements Further information References and further reading