The Questions & Answers Manual of Reptiles and Amphibians

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Long regarded with fear and loathing, reptiles and amphibians are rapidly becoming two of the most popular groups in the international pet trade. More information about reptile and amphibian husbandry has been published in the past 20 years than in the previous 100. The purpose of this book is to present this new information in an interesting, easy-to-use format.
The beginner is faced with a multitude of basic problems, beginning with choosing a healthy specimen -and one that is not illegal or unsuitable. Using a combination of general information, specific instructions and question-and-answer format, the authors offer expert advice on every aspect of husbandry. Common problems are approached in the spirit of "prevention is better than cure", so that beginners have a better chance of avoiding the disappointment and expensive losses that come with a triai-and-error approach. For the more experienced, who may have begun to attempt breeding their... Tovább

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The
Questions Answers manual of
Long regarded with fear and loathing, reptiles and amphibians are rapidly becoming two of the most popular groups in the international pet trade. More information about reptile and amphibian husbandry has been published in the past 20 years than in the previous 100. The purpose of this book is to present this new information in an interesting, easy-to-use format.
The beginner is faced with a multitude of basic problems, beginning with choosing a healthy specimen -and one that is not illegal or unsuitable. Using a combination of general information, specific instructions and question-and-answer format, the authors offer expert advice on every aspect of husbandry. Common problems are approached in the spirit of "prevention is better than cure", so that beginners have a better chance of avoiding the disappointment and expensive losses that come with a triai-and-error approach. For the more experienced, who may have begun to attempt breeding their specimens, detailed information is provided on conditions for breeding adults and rearing the young.
Keeping reptiles and amphibians contributes to conserving these under-rated animals, which are threatened with habitat destruction, pollution and commercial exploitation on a global scale. Concern over these threats has led to national and international controls, outlined in this book. For the enthusiast, these restrictions increase the urgency of estabhshing breeding populations in captivity before exports from the wild are completely banned.
Compared with traditional pets such as cats and dogs, there is still huge scope for investigation in this hobby. The pleasure of breaking new ground may be one of the chief rewards for the amateur who keeps these fascinating animals. Vissza