Reptilia 48 - Dwarf chameleons

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.

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.

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

Marginata 16 - Spur-thighed tortoises Frozen food part 1Mauritius impressionsSea turtles Contents: 2 EDITORIAL 3 READER LETTERS 4 MAGAZINE 8 DATES 10 REPORTAGEThe spur-thighed tortoise - the largest tortoise of the African mainlandHans - Dieter Philippen 18 BREEDING IN HUMAN CAREBreeding of the spur-thighed tortoise(Centrochelys sulcata) at Pilsen Zoo, Czech RepublicVeronika Kodymová and Jan Konás 24 REPORTAGE A house for spur-thighed tortoises part 1Hilko Funsch 31 PORTRAITArgentine snake-necked turtles (Hydromedusa tectifera Pope, 1820)Hans - Dieter Philippen 35 REPORTAGEFrozen food part 1Hans - Dieter Philippen 40 BREEDING IN HUMAN CAREKeeping and breeding the Australian snake-necked turtle (Chelodina longicollis) part 2Stefan Thierfeldt & Sabine Höfler-Thierfeldt 48 REPORTAGEA visit to the giant tortoises in the "La Vanille Crocodile Park" of MauritiusPetra and Jens Jungnickel 54 REPORTAGEThe conservation status of the loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta): an introduction to the current issuesJosé C. Báez, Raimundo Real & Juan A. Caminas 60 BOOK TIP 61 CLASSIFIEDS 62 REGIONAL GUIDE

Reptilia 79 - Australian PythonsRoyal tree frogFood breeding woodlicePrivate venomous snake zooContents:The unique herpetofauna of Australia is always at the centre of theInterest among terrarium keepers. This is particularly true of the giant snakes of the fifth continent. We report on them in detail, focussing on the rare forms Pilbara olive python (Liasis olivaceus barroni), Oenpelli's python (Morelia oenpelliensis) and the rough-scaled python (Morelia carinata).EDITORIALMAGAZINEDATES PHOTOSTORYPythons of Australiaby S. Winchell HERPETOFAUNARare and little-known pythons from Australia – Part 1: The rough-scaled python, Morelia carinataby S. Alcini HERPETOFAUNARare and little-known pythons from Australia – Part 2: The Pilbara olive python, Liasis olivacea barroniby S. Alcini HERPETOFAUNARare and little-known pythons from Australia – Part 3: The Oenpelli python, Morelia oenpelliensisby S. Alcini REPORTAGEThe most beautiful of them all – the leafhopper Ancylecha fenestrata von A. Schmidt PORTRAIT and posterChamaeleo hoehneliiby M. DobieyTRAVELIn the footsteps of Darwin through South America. Part 2: From Patagonia to Central Chileby H. Werning--> Literature on all three parts KEEPING AND REPRODUCTIONWoodlice as food animalsby J. Felka WESTERN HERP PERSPECTIVESHas the trade in reptiles and amphibians reached maturity?from B. Love KEEPING AND REPRODUCTIONThe King Tree Frog, Pseudacris regilla. Reintroduction of an old acquaintanceby R. Münzer TERRARIUM DISPLAYSThe serpentarium of the Snakeparadise in Eschlikon in Schweizerby H. Werning LIBRARYSUBSCRIPTION & SERVICEALSO NEAR YOUPREVIEW BRUTKASTEN Bear Country. Quasi live from Yellowstone National Parkby H. Werning

Not just food animals! Everything about keeping and caring for African rose chafer beetles at home. 64 pages Format: 14.8 x 21 cm numerous colour photos Author Uwe Schlüter Many terrarium keepers only know them as food animals: the larvae of rose chafer beetles. However, these beautiful insects are in turn fascinating, easy-to-keep terrarium animals. Uwe Schlüter presents tropical species of rose chafer beetles from Africa that are currently in vogue, including the impressive goliath beetles. Beetle care made easy! Contents: Foreword Classification Morphology of rose chafer beetles Imagines of the Cetoniinae Larvae of the Cetoniinae Rose chafer beetles in nature Lifestyle and behaviour Life cycle Care in the terrarium Acquisition and transport Terrarium equipment and climate Socialisation Feeding of imagines and larvae Reproduction in the terrarium Egg laying Rearing the larvae Pupation and hatching of imagines Descriptions of selected species Further information Further and used literature

Schildkrötenjahr: Europäische Landschildkröten im Mai und JuniFreilandterrarien fit für den Sommer machen Inhalt: Ein Schlüsselmoment bei der Nachzucht eierlegender Reptilien ist die Bebrütung der Gelege. Umso wichtiger ist es, Inkubatoren zur Verfügung zu haben, die sowohl die Temperatur als auch die relative Luftfeuchtigkeit zuverlässig regeln. Gerade rechtzeitig zur Nachzuchtsaison 2011 stellen wir Ihnen die verschiedenen Funktionsprinzipien von Brutkästen ausführlich vor, geben Tipps zu den diversen Brutsubstraten und haben die gängigsten Inkubator-Modelle für Sie auf Herz und Nieren geprüft. EditorialMagazinSuche nach verschwundenen Amphibien: vier von 100 Arten wiederentdeckt / Nachschlag / Schlangentagung / Paarung der Gelbgrünen Zornnatter (Hierophis viridiflavus) auf Malta / Rechtliches / Riskante Beute TERRAglobalStrandvergnügen und PazifikleguaneMaik Dobiey Bromelienfrösche – jede NachtMirco Solé TitelthemaEntwicklungsgeschichte der Reptilienzucht und -inkubation – Ein nicht nur historischer ÜberblickHans-Dieter Philippen TestlaufInkubatoren Kriton Kunz SchrankbrüterKriton Kunz Vor- und Nachteile verschiedener InkubationssubstrateHans-Dieter Philippen Das Schildkrötenjahr. Freilandbiologie und Haltung europäischer Landschildkröten über den Jahreslauf. Teil 2: Mai bis Juni – Fortpflanzungszeit Michael Wirth Rhacophorus – Die fliegenden Frösche von Borneo J. Maximilian Dehling Renovierung der Abdeckung des Freilandterrariums für Strumpfbandnattern Helmut Kreyerhoff Reise Die Herpetofauna des westlichen Hohen Atlas in Marokko Uwe Schlüter Abo & Service Neue ArtenListe der im Jahr 2010 neu beschriebenen Reptilien Axel Kwet BlickfangEin Keller voller KGV – und Asseln Michael Wirth In Ihrer Nähe Vorschau Brutkasten Schlimme Nächte: Guayaquil Teil 1: Wir Topchecker-TouristenHeiko Werning

Reptilia 32 Skinks Madagascan reed frogsGrasshopper recipeStar tortoise Contents: 2 Editorial 3 Magazine 11 Dates 14 Western Herp PerspectivesThe value of the nature experiencefrom B. Love 16 Photo reportageSkinkby A. Hauschild 22 HerpetofaunaObservations on Eumeces (=Novoeumeces) schneideri aldrovandiifrom S. Wegner 28 Keeping and breedingOn the care and breeding of Algerian skinks (Eumeces [=Novoeumeces] algeriensis) Peters, 1864by R. Struijk 35 Keeping and breedingAustralian snail skink Cyclodomorphus gerradii Grav, 1845 – Care and breeding 41 ReportageDelicious, these grasshoppersby I. & B. Fritzsche 44 JourneyA journey to the United Arab Emirates - From the mangroves to the scree desertby R. Leptien 51 Portrait and posterElaphe quatorlineatafrom B. Trapp 56 Keeping and breedingThe Indian star tortoise Geochelone elegans (Schoepf, 1795) – a problematic tropical tortoise? Part 1: Appearance, distribution and local breeds, acclimatisation, introduction to the breeding groupby J. Bidmon 66 ReportageJapan in the year of the snakeby A. Kast & M. Mori 71 Herpetofauna The Madagascan marsh frogs of the genus Heterixalusby K. Schmidt, F. Glaw & M. Vences 80 Reptilia on the roadThe snake park "World of Snakes" in Grecia, Costa Ricaby R. Fenske 87 Classifieds 91 Advice and action 94 Library 104 GlossOur author Dr Spechtby H. Werning

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

Reptilia 72 - Grasshoppers, Crickets, House Crickets Jamaican AnoleIndochinese Hinged TurtleSunglow Boas Contents: 2    EDITORIAL 4    REPORTAGE      Potential Dangers of Giant Snakes      by B. Akeret 13  MAGAZINE 21  DATES 24  PHOTOSTORY      Crickets and Grasshoppers      by F. Tomasinelli 32  REPORTAGE      Grasshoppers:      Defence and Survival      by F. Tomasinelli 36  KEEPING AND BREEDING      The Egyptian Migratory Locust     Anacridium aegyptium     by A. Mangoni 40  REPORTAGE      Lord of the Bugs      Visiting Europe’s Largest       Breeding Facility for Feeder Insects      by H. Werning 54  HERPETOFAUNA      The European Tree Frog (Hyla arborea)      “Frog of the Year” in the “Year of the       Frog 2008”      by A. Kwet, A. Nöllert & A. Geiger 64  KEEPING AND BREEDING      Successful Keeping and Offspring of      Cistoclemmys (galbinifrons) bouretti,      the Indochinese Hinged Turtle      by W. & K. Heuberger 73  TRAVEL/KEEPING AND BREEDING      Jamaica, its Iguanas and the      Giant Anole Anolis garmani      by T. Baum 81  KEEPING AND BREEDING      And the Sun Rises … the Sunglow Boa      by R. Ihle & J. Bergman 86  WESTERN HERP PERSPECTIVES      A Turtle Story      by B. Love 91  LIBRARY 104 BRUTKASTEN      Thoughts on the Day of Milk Suffering      by H. Werning