The thin-fingered gecko

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 96 - Invertebrates in Trend Ring-necked snakeIberian emerald lizardTortoises of Mallorca Contents: A wide variety of different invertebrates can be kept in a species-appropriate, space- and energy-saving manner in a small space. However, it would be far too short-sighted to attribute the growing enthusiasm for the mostly many-legged co-inhabitants solely to such practical aspects: More and more terrarium keepers are simply being carried away by the often bizarre beauty of the animals, by extremely exciting behaviours and lifestyles that could not be more different from our world. In our photo story, we offer you an up-to-date overview of the keeping of a wide variety of species. With chameleon crabs, Madagascan giant crickets and praying mantises, our authors also present some “trendy” invertebrates in detail. EDITORIALMAGAZINEDATESAround the world in 5 yearsBuzzers in the webA. PachmannWESTERN HERP PERSPECTIVESSecret PlacesB. LovePHOTOSTORY Invertebrates. The new rulers in the terrarium hobbyK. KunzKEEPING AND BREEDINGBeetles in the terrarium. Evolutionary wonders of natureI. Fritzsche & F. RossowKEEPING AND BREEDINGExperiences with the Red Chameleon Crab (Metasesarma aubryi) U. DostKEEPING AND BREEDINGPredatory bugs of the genus Platymeris in the terrariumI. FritzscheREPORTAGE/KEEPING AND BREEDINGJourney into the microcosm. In search of mantids in MalaysiaJ. KühneKEEPING AND BREEDINGKeeping and breeding of Parymenopus davisoni T. RönischHERPETOFAUNADiscovery of a new colour variant of the Iberian emerald lizard (Lacerta schreiberi) C. JeschullHERPETOFAUNAThe tortoises of Son Real on Mallorca M. RognerKEEPING AND BREEDINGRing-necked snakes (Diadophis punctatus) in the terrariumU. SchlüterSHOW FACILITIESThe Bonn Museum Alexander KoenigS. EsserANIMALS OF OUR HOMEThe alpine newtR. LeptienSUBSCRIPTION & SERVICELibraryTips & TricksTest runALSO IN YOUR AREATRAVELChameleon holiday – a Madagascar trip K. PawlikPREVIEWINCUBATORDangerous encountersM. Zawadzki

Marginata 24 - Red-bellied Pointed Pond Turtle South African Beaked Tortoise Part 2Sea turtles of AustraliaHibernation and dry hibernation Part 1 Contents: EditorialLetters to the editorMagazineDates REPORTAGEThe red-bellied pointed pond turtle, Emydura subglobosa (Krefft, 1876) – long known and yet virtually unknownHans - Dieter Philippen & John Cann BREEDINGLong-term breeding experiences with the red-bellied pointed pond turtle (Emydura subglobosa) – compilation of personal and published data spanning over 40 yearsHans - Dieter Philippen & Martin Leonard Voss POSTERThe Black-bellied Box Turtle, Pelusios niger (Dumeril & Bibron, 1835)Hans - Dieter Philippen REPORTAGEThe African Beaked Tortoise (Chersina angulata). Part 2: Behavioural observationsMichael Wirth REPORTAGEThreats, protection and use of sea turtles. Part 4: Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) and Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta) in Northwest Australia Gerald & Christa Benyr REPORTAGEPhysiology of rest phases in reptiles, especially tortoises – Part 1: Hibernation – a literature overviewMarkus Baur & Tobias Friz Book tipClassifiedsSubscription & ServiceRegional guide

Draco 61 - Egg snakesContents:EditorialThe pacifists among snakes – African egg-eating snakes of the genus DasypeltisHelmut Göthel Pre-packaged food - bird eggs as a food sourceHelmut GöthelThe feeding behaviour of African egg snakesHelmut Göthel Evolutionary biological considerationsHelmut GöthelMimicry and defensive behaviour in egg snakesHelmut Göthel African egg snakes in the terrariumHelmut GöthelBreeding of African egg snakes Helmut Göthel Diseases and parasites in egg snakesHelmut GöthelThe egg snake species of AfricaHelmut GöthelThe Indian egg snake, Elachistodon westermanniHelmut Göthel

Reptilia 20 - Water dragons Charcoal tortoiseAspis viperOregon Contents: Page 2 - EditorialPage 3 - Letters to the editorPage 6 - MagazinePage 13 - DatesPage 14 - Western Herp Perspectives: a childhood with box turtles, by B. LovePage 15 - Photo report: Water dragons, by. H. WerningPage 22 - Report: Observations of Physignathus concincinus in Thailand and Laos, by S. and U. MantheyPage 24 - Keeping and breeding: 15 years with water dragons, by H. WerningPage 32 - Report: The Australian water dragon Physignathus lesueurii lesueurii, by B. LangerwerfPage 40 - Journey: On tailed amphibian excursions in northern Oregon. Part 1: From the Columbia River Gorge to the north coast, by H. WallaysPage 47 - Portrait and poster: Tribolonotus gracilis, by U. DostPage 51 - Report: the alpine viper Vipera aspis atra, by W. StrassmannPage 56 - Report: Biology, distribution and conservation of the charcoal tortoise Geochelone carbonaria, by M. Merchàn, A. M. Fidalgo and C. PérezPage 64 - Keeping and breeding: Keeping and breeding of some Andean keel-tailed iguanas (Stenocercus) from the Peruvian highlands. Part 2, by U. SchlüterPage 68 - Report: Insects in the terrarium. Part 2, by H. FischerPage 80 - Reptilia on the road: Vivarium Darmstadt, by A. HauschildPage 83 - Advice and actionPage 89 - LibraryPage 96 - Gloss: The crisis in statutory health insurance for reptiles and amphibians, Part 1, by M. Vanselow

NTV - Genetics for Terrarium Keepers 88 pages numerous illustrations Format: 16.8 x 21.8 cm Author Jens R. Poschadel & Martin Plath Publisher NTV Contents: Genetics plays an outstanding role in modern herpetology and terrarium keeping. Not only are new species described and pedigrees compiled on the basis of genetic analyses, but above all, anyone who breeds amphibians or reptiles must at least be familiar with the basics of heredity. Jens R. Poschadel and Martin Plath explain classical as well as molecular genetics in this book in an easily comprehensible manner and describe their significance for research and breeding of terrarium animals.

Draco 07 - Monitor lizards Contents: 2 Editorial 4 On the taxonomy and biology of monitor lizards (Sauria: Varanidae), by Thomas Wilms & Wolfgang Böhme 20 The most common monitor lizards in the pet trade - species and basics of keeping, by Jeff M. Lemm 30 The monitor lizards of the Northern Territory, Australia, by Bernd Eidenmüller 42 On the biology of the Raunacken-banded monitor lizard, by Maren Gaulke & Jochen Reiter 50 Lifestyle and keeping of Varanus primordius, by G.A. Husband 55 Overview of keeping and breeding Varanus panoptes panoptes Storr, 1980 in the next generation F2, by Michael Schardt 62 Keeping and breeding of Varanus (Odatria) tristis orientalis Fry, 1913, by Michael Schardt 67 The Cape monitor (Varanus albigularis): lifestyle, care and breeding at San Diego Zoo, by Jeff Lemm 75 Knowledge, observations and breeding of the Duméril monitor Varanus dumerili (Schlegel, 1839), by Andree Hauschild 78 Book box 89 Magazine

Draco 55 - Correct wintering of terrarium animals Contents: Editorial   Every year again – Ecology of hibernation of amphibians and reptilesMichael Wirth    Hibernation of reptiles – what are the most suitable media for the resting period?Hans - Dieter Philippen    Minus fifteen degrees, so what? Successful hibernation of amphibians and reptiles in outdoor terrariumsMartin Hallmen    The hibernation of lizardsMike Zawadzki    When the cold comes – the hibernation of snakes Thomas Klesius    Hibernation of aquatic turtlesAndreas S. Hennig    Hibernation of European tortoises - natural or controlled?Michael Wirth    The hibernation of amphibians at Riga ZooIlze Dunce, Ginta Jansone & Elvira Hrscenovica   Book box    In your neighbourhood     Services