The yellow-bellied slider

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

All about the Mandarin Snake by Andreas Gumprecht 64 pages Format: 14.8 x 21 cm numerous colour photos Author Andreas Gumprecht Contents: Despite the high acquisition costs, the fascination that the mandarin snake exerts on a large number of snake lovers remains unbroken.This marvellous Asian climbing snake is universally admired for its extraordinary beauty and aesthetics.In this guide, Andreas Gumprecht, long-time terrarium keeper and snake expert, shares his positive experiences with the care and reproduction of the mandarin snake with the reader. Systematics and body structure The fascinating biology: From the life of the mandarin snake All information on species-appropriate keeping: from suitable terrariums to equipment and technology to feeding Successful breeding: Mating stimulation, incubation of the eggs and rearing the young Solutions to problems: How to avoid the most common mistakes in care and how to help sick animals Brilliant photos

Ulmer Pocket Atlas of TurtlesAll turtles at a glanceDetailed portraits of all turtle speciesTerrarium types organised according to group characteristicsPictograms for a quick overviewDetailed portraits of 111 commercially available turtle species inform you about their origin, appearance and all the important data on care in the terrarium. You will also learn everything you need to know about terrarium types, natural habitats and keeping conditions. Practical pictograms provide you with the most important information at a glance.

Kriton Kunz 62 Seiten 14,8 x 21 cm zahlreiche Farbfotos Inhalt: Vielleicht die liebenswertesten Pfleglinge im Aquarium sind Zwergkrallenfrösche. Dem heiteren Anblick einer munter und etwas tollpatschig durchs Becken rudernden Schar dieser kleinen Fröschchen vermag sich wohl niemand zu entziehen. Da es sich außerdem um äußerst pflegeleichte Tiere handelt, kann man diese netten Amphibien auch dem Einsteiger empfehlen. REPTILIA-Redakteur Kriton Kunz hielt als Kind bereits seine ersten Zwergkrallenfrösche und züchtet sie seit Jahren regelmäßig erfolgreich nach. Praxisnah und kompetent, aber jederzeit leicht verständlich geht er detailliert auf alle Aspekte rund um Haltung und Pflege der reizenden Kerlchen ein und verrät Ihnen überdies, wie man Zwergkrallenfrösche zur Paarung bewegt und ihre Kaulquappen sowie die Jungtiere aufzieht. Systematik und Körperbau Die faszinierende Biologie: Aus dem Leben der Zwergkrallenfrösche Alle Informationen zur artgerechten Haltung: Vom geeigneten Aquarium über Einrichtung und Technik bis hin zur Fütterung Erfolgreich nachzüchten: Paarungsstimulation, Aufzucht der Kaulquappen und Jungtiere Problemlösungen: Wie man die häufigsten Fehler bei der Pflege vermeidet, und wie man kranken Tieren helfen kann Brillante Fotos

Reptilia 92 - Color variations of the corn snake Ernährung von WirbellosenTerrarien - RückwandKielschwanzleguan Inhalt: InhaltImmer neue, immer spektakulärere Farb- und Zeichnungsformen der Kornnatter drängen ins Hobby. Wie bei kaum einer anderen Art haben die Züchter bei dieser Schlange ihre Kunst auf die Spitze getrieben aus dem Klassiker der Terraristik wurde so auch ein topmodernes Terrarientier. REPTILIA-Kolumnist Bill Love und seine Frau Kathy, selbst langjährig erfahrene Züchter, bieten Ihnen in mehreren prächtig bebilderten Artikeln einen Überblick über die Entwicklung der Farbzuchten und die aktuell erhältlichen Varianten, über das für die gezielte Zucht notwendige Know-how, und last but not least berichten sie aus ihrer persönlichen Erfahrung über eine ganz spezielle Morphe, die sie als Erste überhaupt erzielten. EDITORIAL MAGAZIN TERMINEWESTERN HERP PERSPECTIVES Regelungs-Rage Von B. LoveFOTOSTORY Den Guppys auf der Spur 50 Jahre Zucht der Kornnatter, Pantherophis guttatusVon K. & B. Love Haltung und Nachzucht Kornnattern vermehren Ein Rezept für JedermannVon K. & B. Love HALTUNG UND NACHZUCHT Okeetee Rising Mein Vierteljahrhundert in der Welt der KornnatternVon K. LoveReiseÜberleben im Sand Eine Exkursion in die peruanische WüsteVon G. Chavez & A. P. Mendoza PORTRÄT und PosterTriturus carnifexVon B. TrappHerpetofauna Auf dem Weg ins All Die Welt der Buchstaben-Schmuckschildkröte, Trachemys scriptaTeil 2Von A. S. HennigHaltung und VermehrungHaltung und Vermehrung des Halsband-Kielschwanzleguans, Tropidurus torquatusVon J. LuttermannTERRARIENPRAXISSelbstbau der perkeften Terrarienrückwand – ein missglückter VersuchVon L. Pfetzing & J. EgererERNÄHRUNGHochwertige Ernährung wirbelloser Futtertiere und Terrarienbewohner – Teil 2Von R. Lautensack & R. HübersTiere unserer HeimatEin schützenswertes Reptil – die KreuzotterVon R. LeptienBibliothekBRUTKASTENMit den Fleisch der FeindeGastgeschichte von U. Hannemann  

Reptilia 97 - Nano terraristicsGarter snake colour mutationReady-made food for geckosCharcoal tortoiseContents:Nano terraristics, i.e. small animals in small terrariums - can this be species-appropriate at all? We introduce you to the concept behind the current nano boom and show you how it can fit into modern, animal-friendly terraristics.Birgit Kaup also portrays the tiny, but often brightly coloured and extremely lovable orb-fingered geckos of the genus Sphaerodactylus, and Hans-Werner Auer reports on tree-dwelling mini tarantulas, including exciting novelties.EDITORIALMAGAZINEDATESAROUND THE WORLD IN 5 YEARSTravelling with the bestA. PachmannWESTERN HERP PERSPECTIVESCatching the eyeB. LovePHOTOSTORYSmall animals, small terrariums, high standards: nano terraristics!K. KunzKEEPING AND BREEDINGDwarf Avicularia: small tree tarantulas for the nano terrariumH.-W. AuerKEEPING AND BREEDINGColourful tiny creatures - puffer-fingered geckos in the living room at homeB. KaupHOLDINGInsect-free feeding of omnivorous gecko species in the terrarium - A food from the USA finds its way into gecko keepingP. SchoeneckerKEEPING AND BREEDINGThe charcoal tortoise. Keeping and reproduction of a tropicalbeautyM. RognerREPORTAGEGarter snake on fire. The story of an exceptional specimenof Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalisM. HallmenKEEPING AND BREEDINGThe desert toad lizard (Phrynosoma platyrhinos). A dietary specialist in captive careK. HaaseSHOW FACILITIESArmoured animals in the church - the sea turtles of the Sea Museum StralsundAndreas S. HennigANIMALS OF OUR HOMEThe natterjack toadR. LeptienLIBRARYTIPS & TRICKSTEST RUNSUBSCRIPTION & SERVICEALSO NEAR YOUTRAVELPemba - Herpetological treasure trove in the Indian OceanO. Hawlitschek, F. Glaw & D. RödderPREVIEWBRUTKASTENFurciferM. Zawadzki

Marginata 01 - Broad-shelled tortoises Articulated tortoises Turtle conservation stationCorrect wintering Contents: 2 EDITORIAL 3 ADVISORY BOARD 5 MAGAZINE 10 PHOTO REPORTAGEBroad-shelled tortoises – the most impressive and largest land tortoises in EuropeHans - Dieter Philippen 18 REPORTKeeping and breeding of the broad-shelled tortoiseMatthias Mähn 24 REPORTAGEThe Sardinian population of the broad-shelled tortoiseWolfgang Wegehaupt 31 PORTRAITIndian flapshell softshell turtleMatthias Mähn 36 REPORTAGERemarks on the biology and alternative keeping and breeding of Kinixys belliana nogueyi (LATASTE, 1886)Irmtraud Jasser-Häger and Hans - Dieter Philippen 46 REPORTAGERed-eared slider turtles – Threatening newcomers?Hans - Dieter Philippen 48 REPORTAGEHibernation in European land tortoisesNatural, physiological preparation and “wake-up phase” Markus Baur and R. W. Hoffmann 55 ADVICE & ACTION 56 CLASSIFIEDS 57 REPORTAGEOfficial opening of the International Centre for Turtle Conservation – a look in front of and behind the scenesHans - Dieter Philippen 63 REGIONAL GUIDE 64 AGATHA MARGINATA

Draco 34 - The global amphibian crisis Contents: 2 Editorial4 The global amphibian crisis by Axel Kwet & Stefan Lötters 18 Of zoos and frogs by Peter Dollinger 22 Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis – a small fungus causes big problems by Dr med vet Frank Mutschmann 28 The case of Atelopus – extinction at a high level by Stefan Lötters 31 The threat status of anurans in Peru by Edgar Lehr & Andreas Schlüter 37 Dangerous guests – The role of invasive species in global amphibian decline by Ivan Arinin 46 Climate change as a catalyst for the amphibian decline by Dennis Rödder & Wolfgang Böhme 52 Afrotropical amphibians: far from conservation breeding by Stefan Lötters 55 African anurans: unexplored and highly endangered? by Mark-Oliver Rödel 62 Amphibian decline in Canada and the USA by Andreas Nöllert 70 Project “Mountain Chicken” – the Antillean bullfrog (Leptodactylus fallax) by Gerardo Garcia 80 Chytrid in snouted frogs – news from the REPTILIA project by Mirco Solé, Johara Bourke & Heiko Werning 87 The contribution of Cologne Zoo to the Amphibian Ark: breeding projects, research and educational work for the conservation of amphibians by Thomas Ziegler & Theo Pagel