Terraria No. 30 - Social bird spiders and other social spiders

Book Species by species of jumping spidersA 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 the 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 - Neuguinea-Schildkröten – die Gattung ElseyaTitelthemaDie verkannten Schönheiten: Neuguinea-Schildkröten (Andreas S. Hennig)Meine Erfahrungen mit Branderhorsts Neuguinea-Schildkröte, Elseya (Elseya) branderhorsti (Ouwens, 1914) (Andreas S. Hennig)Haltung und Nachzucht von Rhodins Neuguinea-Schildkröte, Elseya (Hanwarachelys) rhodini Thomson, Amepou, Anamiato & Georges, 2015 (Andreas S. Hennig)PorträtGeoemyda spengleri, Chinesische Zackenerdschildkröte (Andreas S. Hennig)ReportageMacrochelys temminckii – Erlebnisse und Erfahrungen mit Geierschildkröten Teil 2 (Reiner Praschag)HaltungEine Alternative zur ganzjährigen Haltung der Ägyptischen Landschildkröte im Terrarium – meine Erfahrungen mit der saisonellen Freilufthaltung von Testudo kleinmanni (Ricarda Schramm)EtymologieSägerücken und lebende Landkarten Teil 4: Graptemys gibbonsi, Pascagoula-Höckerschildkröte (Holger Vetter)Kleinanzeigen & Tiervermittlung

Draco Nr. 26 Terrarienbau 2 Editorial  4 Terrarienbau – Grundlagen und MaterialienThomas Wilms  30 Erfahrungen mit dem Eigenbau von Holzterrarien für Reptilien aus TrockengebietenChristian Mütterthies  38 Bau einer Großterrarienanlage für Warane und HornvipernBeat Akeret  48 Planung und Bau eines PaludariumsChristian Bonora  59 Bau eines Regenwald-Terrariums für Pfeilgiftfrösche Thomas Schäffer  64 Ein Regenwaldterrarium im Wohnzimmer – Bau, Einrichtung und Betrieb einer Anlage zur Haltung Grüner Wasseragamen (Physignathus cocincinus)Gitti Engel  70 KellerschachtterrarienBeat Akeret  79 Bau und Betrieb eines Gewächshauses für die Haltung von EchsenRolf Kreutz  84 Planung, Bau und Betrieb eines Styroporterrariums mit HolzrahmenkonstruktionsTimo Plochowietz  89 Ein Freilandterrarium für ChamäleonsPeter 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?

Reptilia 104 - Königpythons GeißelspinnenDiamantschildkröteWickelschwanzskinkInhalt: Was für ein Aufstieg! Vom kaum ans Futter zu bekommenden Sonderling in nur zwei Jahrzehnten zum hunderttausendfach gezüchteten Fast-Haustier in hunderten Zuchtformen – der Königspython hat eine beispiellose terraristische Karriere hinter sich. Wir bieten einen farbenprächtigen Überblick über die Zuchtvarianten dieser Riesenschlange, stellen die aktuellsten Neuzüchtungen vor, betrachten die möglicherweise teuerste Morphe ganz genau und diskutieren die umstrittene Frage der Rackhaltung bei dieser Art. EditorialMAGAZINTERMINE FOTOREPORTAGEVom Problemtier zum SuperstarK. Kunz TERRARIENPRAXISNicht tierschutzgerecht? Anmerkungen zur Rack-Haltung von KönigspythonsS. Broghammer HALTUNG UND VERMEHRUNGNeue Farben für den KönigS. Broghammer HALTUNG UND VERMEHRUNG„Not without a Yellowbelly“S. Broghammer REPORTAGEChampagnerS. Broghammer HALTUNG UND VERMEHRUNGNachzucht der Diamantschildkröte, Malaclemys terrapinX. Wapelhorst ReportageWickelschwanzskinke – oder: Manche sind gleich, andere sind gleicherM. Zollweg                    HALTUNG UND NACHZUCHTHaltung und Nachzucht der afrikanischen Geißelspinne Damon variegatusE. Bruins HALTUNG UND NACHZUCHTLangschwanzeidechsen aus Okinawa. Terrarienhaltung und Nachzucht von Takydromus smaragdinusA. Danier Bibliothek WESTERN HERP PERSPECTIVESDer weiße ZauberB. Love Service ReiseHerpetologische Eindrücke auf Safaris in OstafrikaM. Herz AUCH IN IHRER NÄHEVORSCHAU BRUTKASTEN GeschlechtsdimorphismusM. Zawadzki

Terraria 49 - Schwanzlurche im Terrarium EvergladesPhelsuma barbonica Inhalt: Titelthema: Schwanzlurche im Terrarium Molche und Salamander gehören zu den weniger im Fokus stehenden Terrarientieren. Dabei bieten die Urodelen eine große Formenvielfalt und eine oft überraschende Farbenpracht, ganz abgesehen von faszinierenden Beobachtungsmöglichkeiten. Wir widmen uns ausführlich dem berühmten „Vater der Molche“, Willy Wolterstorff, der vor 150 Jahren geboren wurde, und stellen in weiteren Beiträgen den Tigersalamander, den Vietnamesischen Warzenmolch sowie mit den Lungenlosen Salamandern Mittelamerikas eine kaum bekannte Urodelen-Gruppe mit einer umso überraschenderen Biologie vor. TerritorialHerpetorama TitelthemaHaltung und Nachzucht der Tigersalamander Ambystoma tigrinum, A. mavortium und A. californienseJens Benthien Mit Schwimmhäuten und Schleuderzunge. Neotropische Lungenlose Salamander in der Natur und im TerrariumThomas Bille F2-Nachzucht des Vietnamesischen Warzenmolchs (Paramesotriton deloustali) nach sechsjähriger AufzuchtPaul Bachhausen PanoramaFeldnotizen aus dem Everglades-NationalparkGuillaume Gomard Forschung Unter ForschernDie Pfeilgiftfrösche am Rio CristalinoJonas Benner Neue ArtenNeues von den Iberischen Mauereidechsen umPodarcis hispanicusAxel Kwet Vipern der Nordost-Türkei: Genfluss und Umweltfaktoren zwischen den Taxa des Vipera-barani-kaznakovi-darevskii-KomplexesKonrad Mebert, Nasit Igci, Bayram Göçmen & Sylvain Ursenbacher Salamandra TerraristikPhelsuma borbonica agalegae. Eine oft verkannte SchönheitJosua Wohler Abo & Service Natur- und Artenschutz FeldnotizenSeltene Mahlzeit für AspisvipernAxel Kwet Die Folgen eines HornotternbissesHans Pichler Beobachtungen an Riesensmaragdeidechsen, (Lacerta trilineata polylepidota), auf KretaWerner & Yvonne Lantermann Auch in Ihrer NäheVorschau Brutkasten Mr. Obama, bitte übernehmen Sie!Heiko Werning

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.

Terraria 38 - Kornnattern natürlich schön! Weltuntergang? Maya-Mystik und ReptilienBuschkrokodil Inhalt: Titelthema: Kornnattern – natürlich schön!Von der Kornnatter existieren inzwischen unzählige durch Zucht herausselektierte Farbmorphen, Produkte einer regelrechten Reptilienindustrie, oft herangezogen in der umstrittenen Rack-Haltung. Darüber droht fast in Vergessenheit zu geraten, dass diese nordamerikanischen Nattern auch in der Natur vorkommen und entsprechende, an ihr Habitat angepasste Lebensweisen zeigen. Wie spannend es ist, diese bekanntesten Terrarien-Schlangen in ihrem natürlichen Lebensraum zu beobachten und wie vielfältig die Farbund Zeichnungsvarianten auch bei „Natur-Kornnattern“ sind, zeigenwir im Titelthema der kommenden TERRARIA/elaphe. TerritorialHerpetoramaTitelthemaDie Lokalvarianten der Kornnatter (Pantherophis guttatus)Bernd SKUBOWIUSEin Besuch bei den Präriekornnattern in TexasBernd SKUBOWIUSDie Slowinski-Kornnatter, Pantherophis slowinskii: ein seltener Gast in deutschen TerrarienBernd SKUBOWIUSPanoramaTerraglobalVorsicht vor Werkzeugkisten und LüftungslöchernLester MELÉNDEZDrei Jahre Fotosafari durch Asien und OzeanienAntonia PACHMANNForschungNeue ArtenEin neuer Gürtelschweif aus der Katanga-Region im KongoChristian SCHNEIDER & Mirko BARTSZwei neue „Hämmerchen“ aus Panamas TropenwaldAndreas HERTZUnter ForschernLebensraum Trockenwald – die Menabe-Region im Westen von MadagaskarJulian GLOSNeue Namen und alte Bekannte – Gattungsrevision der Neukaledonischen Riesengeckos (Rhacodactylus) und weiterer Geckogattungen NeukaledoniensPatrick SCHÖNECKER & Christian LANGNERSalamandraTerraristikKlassikerDie KöhlerschildkröteAlexander GutscheF2-Nachzucht des Laos-Warzenmolches (Laotriton laoensis) – ein Beispiel für ein erfolgreiches Erhaltungszuchtprojekt im Molch-Register der DGHT-AG UrodelaPaul BACHHAUSENErste Erfahrungen mit dem Neuguinea-Helmskink, Tribolonotus novaeguineaeJochen MEYERHomerangeIm Bad mit Anolis – ein Besuch bei Uwe BarteltHeiko WERNINGNatur- und ArtenschutzFeldnotizenSpätfund von Zauneidechsen im Nationalpark Hainich (Thüringen)Andreas NÖLLERTTeichmolche als Transportwirte von KugelmuschelnStephan BÖHMUngewöhnlicher Laichplatz des Grasfrosches, Rana t. temporaria, in einer Phytotelme im Nationalpark Hainich, ThüringenAndreas NÖLLERTVermisstWolterstorff-Molch (Hypselotriton woltersdorffi)Auch in Ihrer NäheAbo & ServiceGalerieWeltuntergangsstimmungVorschauBrutkastenBreaking Bad WeddingHeiko WERNING

Marginata 39 - Grosskopfschildkröten Zucht der Chrysemys picta belliMänner-WGsSchildkrötenhaltung vor dem Aus? Inhalt: EditorialMagazinTermine FELDREPORTIn steilen Bächen. Auf der Suche nach den "Adlerschnabelschildkröten"- Platysternon megacephalum in freier WildbahnTorsten BlanckHALTUNG UND ZUCHTGroßkopfschildkröten in Natur und menschlicher Obhut. Teil 1Reiner PraschagPORTRÄTDreizehen-Dosenschildkröte (Terrapene mexicana triunguis Agassiz, 1852)Hans-Dieter Philippen KOMMENTARSteht uns das Aus der Schildkrötenhaltung bevor?Hans-Dieter Philippen HALTUNG UND NACHZUCHTVersuch macht klug - positive und negative Erfahrungen bei der Pflege der Indianer-Zierschildkröte Sebastian Nickl REPORTAGESchildkrötenverzehr im Bereich der Western Ghats, Indien Wildtiernutzung am Beispiel zweier bedrohter Urwaldarten Arun Kanagavel, Rajkumar S. & Rajeev Raghavan HALTUNGMänner-WG. Gemeinsame Haltung von Männchen verschiedener Arten Wasserschildkröten?Ewald Roddewig REPORTAGEEin Schildkrötenhotel in VenezuelaLutz Geißler BuchtippAbo & ServiceRegionalführer

Draco 09 - Invertebrates in the terrarium Content: 2 - Editorial 3 - Invertebrates, by Dieter Masberg 20 - The Landing Crab, by Harry Wölfel 27 - Phasmids (ghost insects, stick insects and walking leaves), by Sven Bradler and Christoph Seiler 33 - Phasmids as pets, by Christoph Seiler and Sven Bradler 38 - The Australian Pfeffermins stick insect Megacrania batesii - no simple fosterling, by Christoph Seiler and Sven Bradler 41 - essence of darkness - essence of light: The Mysterious Life of the Giant and Rose Beetles, by Arndt Löwenberg 55 - Exotic cord feet in the terrarium, by Timm Adam 67 - Safety in scorpion keeping: 10 golden rules, by Herbert Schiejok 70 - Own experiences with the keeping of Euscorpius carpaticus mauretanicus (THORELL, 1876), by Mario Schedel 74 - Pseudoscorpions in nature and in small terrariums, by Kriton Kunz 82 - Book case 94 - Magazine The content at a glance:Invertebrates - the large army of the animal world, fascinatingly multi-layered, mostly hardly researched and weathered by the otherness to the vertebrates and to us humans since ancient mystery. Dieter Mahsberg's introduction to this unusual DRACO fans out the entire prism of the invertebrates: What characterizes all invertebrates, what groups are there, how do they live? After this overview you will also find a list of all taxa with species numbers that are relevant for keeping - a huge potential of highly interesting animals that will certainly not leave your thirst for research cold!Phasmids (ghost insects, stick insects and wandering leaves)Phasmids are certainly among the stars of the invertebrate boom: Sven Bradler and Christoph Seiler present the basics of the systematics and biology of these interesting animals, which include the longest insect still living today. Learn everything you need to know about the way of life of the well camouflaged invertebrates, marvel at sophisticated protection and defence mechanisms or unusual reproductive strategies. By the way, an extra section of the richly illustrated article is dedicated to the European species: so why not keep your eyes open during your next holiday!Phasmids as petsAnd on we go with the phasmids, because Christoph Seiler and Sven Bradler naturally also explain to you the keeping and breeding of the insects, which are often quite easy to care for, and which as pure herbivores make the time-consuming breeding of feed animals superfluous. The authors name the most important food plants, describe the types of terrariums with which you can meet the different requirements of the animals, and give insider tips on how to reproduce the beautiful insects - and of course they also point out possible sources of error that should be avoided! For beginners in phasmid breeding as well as for old hands an absolute must!The Australian peppermint stick insect Megacrania batesii - no simple fosterlingAnd to make sure that the absolute phasmid experts also get their money's worth, Seiler and Bradler go into detail about the keeping and breeding of this little kept and quite difficult to reproduce species in this article, in which especially the young animals captivate with their rich colors. The secret of the success in the reproduction of the Australian peppermint stick insect begins already with the suitable food, because the animals are very choosy. Seiler and Bradler will give you tips on how to get the plants you need to breed this very special stick insect without spending a lot of money. And, of course, the authors also give you insight into their successful breeding methods, so that after reading this article you have acquired all the prerequisites to try your hand at cultivating this Australian jewel yourself!The hermit crabThey often appear in pet shops and on dealer lists, these cute crustaceans, but hardly anyone knows how to keep them successful. Harry Wölfel presents amazing facts from the biology of these crustaceans, which are not very species-rich but all the more interesting - or did you know that the largest species in this group can reach a range of up to 1 m? Our DRACO author will not only tell you where the land hermit crabs occur and how they "function", but will also explain what to look out for when keeping them, how to set up the terrarium adequately, and he will even give you hints on how to breed them, which is not easy. One of the very few articles in the relevant literature, and in addition so expert and detailed - it's your own fault who as a crab fan escapes this treat!Beings of darkness - Beings of light. The mysterious life of the giant and rose beetlesThese magnificent beetles are certainly among the most beautiful insects of all, and even people who otherwise have nothing to do with "crawling animals" cannot escape the aesthetics of the animals. Did you know why nature has endowed many species of rose beetles with such lavish splendour? Arndt Löwenberg will not only tell you this, but will also give you a comprehensive introduction to the biology of these increasingly cultivated animals. And he gives a practical description of where these pearls and giants of the beetle world come from, how they are kept and bred and what the key to success is!Exotic cord feet in the terrariumUnfortunately, there is almost nothing to be found in the literature about keeping and breeding the quaint string feet. Timm Adam is a competent remedy. What is a string foot, how do these bizarre animals live? The author does not only go into detail about the stars of his contribution, but also about their relatives, for example the Skolopender. But the focus is clearly on the string feet and the role they play in science and terraristics. Are string feet poisonous? How can I set up a suitable terrarium, what do I have to consider with the climatic conditions, how can I feed the animals? And how do you breed these interesting invertebrates? Timm Adam has all the answers ready and does not leave out any hints of problems with their breeding. In short: The ultimate string foot hit!Own experiences with the keeping of Euscorpius carpaticus mauretanicus (Thorell, 1876)If you are fascinated by scorpions, but don't want to bring the most poisonous ones into your house, you are well advised to use specimens of this small species. Their keeping and breeding are not particularly difficult and can therefore be recommended to beginners in scorpion keeping. To make sure that you do everything right from the start, Mario Schedel will show you what to look out for. From the suitable terrarium over aspects like socialization up to the successful offspring all important aspects are covered!Safety in keeping scorpionsTopic number 1 in the keeping of these fascinating arachnids is, of course, always safety, which must be absolutely guaranteed. Scorpion expert Herbert Schiejok points out all the important parameters that have to be observed for a safe keeping, gives tips on which terrarium types are best suited, what has to be taken into account when setting up the tank and what has to be observed when handling the animals in the terrarium. How, for example, do you catch a scorpion safely, how do you move it, and what do I do if the animal has been stabbed in spite of all caution? A responsible terrarium keeper who cares about his own protection and that of his fellow human beings will certainly not miss this contribution!Pseudoscorpions in nature and in the smallest terrariumDo you find scorpions fascinating, but shy away from the risk of a poison sting? You would like to take care of really special animals? How about pseudoscorpions? These tiny creatures, which you can easily find in your garden, in the forest or perhaps even in your house, are very similar to their big relatives, but unlike them they do not have a "tail" with a poison sting. Kriton Kunz overhears with you the secret activities of the funny little guys, presents them fascinating details from the widely unknown biology of the unusual arachnids and gives you tips on where and how you can capture the dwarves. And anyone who has ever maintained or even recreated the bizarre "mini scorpions" in a neatly furnished mini-terrarium will certainly not be able to get rid of them in a hurry!