CRESTED GECKOS in CAPTIVITY by Robbie Hamper The Crested Gecko, Rhacodactylus ciliatus, is one of six species and two subspecies in the genus Rhacodactylus. In nature, these wonderful, robust geckos live in the mysterious forests of New Caledonia. Despite being introduced into reptile keeping in 1994, the Crested Gecko has quickly become one of the most exciting animals available to reptile hobbyists. It has proven to be a hardy species and one of the easiest to maintain and breed in capti...

LEOPARD GECKOS in CAPTIVITY by Robbie Hamper In a relatively short span of fifteen years, the Leopard Gecko has become one of the top reptile pets. They are docile, hardy, and reach an adult size that is becoming to most reptile keepers. Their harmless behavior and seemingly pleasant "smile" have made them attractive to a wide variety of keepers from the novice to the advanced specialist. Leopard Geckos in Captivity will be helpful for those interested in pursuing the Leopard Gecko as thei...

Get your one-stop guide for understanding and raising this popular pet lizard.Reptiles are now kept in one out of every seven pet homes, so it's no surprise that millions have gone gaga for geckos. This fun, easy-to-follow guide provides the scoop on caring for these colorful, gentle creatures, with savvy tips on everything from diet and exercise to housing and veterinary care. The book covers how to properly handle a gecko, what to do if a gecko drops his tail, ho...

For both beginner and advanced hobbyists comes a brand new reptile and amphibian series. Each title in the Complete Herp Care series contains in-depth, current information on a wide variety of topics, including breeding, housing, nutrition, and health care. All authors are experienced writers and experts in their field. Every book is fully illustrated and contains multiple sidebars and tip boxes. This book features up-to-date information on these popular reptiles, including a breeding chap...

Hobby Farms GOATS: Small-Scale Herding, written by hobby farmer and prolific author and columnist Sue Weaver, is an essential guide to the wonderful world of goats. This colorful guide discusses goats of all types, including dairy goats, used for milk and cheese; meat goats; fiber goats, prized for their mohair and cashmere; recreational goats, beloved by children for their great personalities and silliness; and brush goats, the lawnmowers of creative hobby farmers and suburbanites. Weaver...

Leopard Geckos are one of the most popular lizards in the hobby. Learn about housing, nutrition, health care and breeding of these reptiles and others in the same family, including fat-tailed and bearded geckos.

Boas in Captivity by Vin Russo Boas in Captivity was written to help educate herpetoculturists and hobbyists about the natural history of Boa constrictor and also their captive care including housing, feeding, health issues, breeding, and raising of healthy young boas. The fascinating color morphs and pattern anomalies that occur are presented in text and beautiful photos in the Photo Gallery. Boa constrictors are indigenous to Central America and South America. These complex snakes have t...

Including all the subspecies of red-tailed boas, this book is a thorough guide to all aspects of keeping and breeding these snakes, with sections on housing , nutrition and health care. It also includes an in-depth discussion of the safety issues involved when keeping a large snake.

Today's dog owners want to actively contribute to their dogs' health and appearance by learning how to groom their dog, and the dog grooming profession is on the rise and growing every year. Co-written by a professional groomer, this book offers practical advice and step-by-step instructions so any pet parent can master techniques from basic brushing to clipping patterns to hand-stripping. You'll also find coat-specific grooming guides; bathing and nail care; care for sensitive skin; groom...

Tortoises is the most comprehensive guide to caring for and breeding your favorite land turtle. This title covers more than 15 species available in the reptile hobby, both common and rare, including Russian, yellow-foot, red-foot, sulcata, leopard, and star tortoises. It discusses topics vital to caring for your tortoise, such as housing, temperature and humidity control, lighting, feeding. This expertly written book includes details on constructing and maintaining outdoor enclosures. The aut...

A second edition of the beloved guide to farm animals.When the going gets tough, the tough . . . start raising their own food. In the first full-color guide of its kind, author and small farm owner Laura Childs reveals exactly what it takes to start raising your own animals, including chickens, geese, goats, sheep, pigs, and cows. Childs discusses what you can expect to harvest from your animals-from eggs to milk to meat to wool-based on her own real-life experienc...

Written by a panel of experts, this book is a comprehensive instructional reference every groomer should have -- whether you are a newcomer to the dog grooming profession or a veteran -- and it's especially vital to anyone considering dog grooming as a career. Newly revised and redesigned, the book is alphabetically arranged by breed and provides complete step-by-step guidelines on how to groom 164 breeds and varieties.