Book
What reptile? : a buyer's guide for reptiles and amphibians / Chris Mattison. --
Record details
- ISBN: 1438001622 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781438001623 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: 208 p. : col. ill.
- Edition: 1st ed. --
- Publisher: Hauppauge, NY : Barron's Educational Series, c2013.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes indexes. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 19.50 |
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| Subject: | Reptiles. Amphibians. Reptiles as pets. Amphibians as pets. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Cookstown Branch | 639.378 Mat | 31681002623643 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Profiles a variety of reptiles and amphibians to choose the right pet, discussing setup costs, care, and potential drawbacks of each. - Barron's Educational Publishing
Reptiles and amphibians make fascinating pets, but need special housing, equipment, and care if they are to flourish in captivity. What's more, pet owners attracted by the absorbing hobby of reptile keeping need detailed information on available species. They need details on what to look for when purchasing reptiles, and how to take care of them on a daily basis. What Reptile? answers these questions and more in easy-to-understand, jargon-free language. The book's features include--
- Photo illustrated profiles of newts, salamanders, frogs, toads, tortoises, turtles, lizards, and snakes
- Information on correct housing for each species, including details on terrariums and cages
- Feeding, daily care, breeding . . . and much more
This fact-filled book is printed in four-colors throughout, with approximately 450 vivid photos showing every profiled animal. - Perseus Publishing
Reptiles and amphibians make fascinating pets, but need special housing, equipment, and care if they are to flourish in captivity. What's more, pet owners attracted by the absorbing hobby of reptile keeping need detailed information on available species. They need details on what to look for when purchasing reptiles, and how to take care of them on a daily basis. What Reptile? answers these questions and more in easy-to-understand, jargon-free language. The book's features include--
- Photo illustrated profiles of newts, salamanders, frogs, toads, tortoises, turtles, lizards, and snakes
- Information on correct housing for each species, including details on terrariums and cages
- Feeding, daily care, breeding . . . and much more
This fact-filled book is printed in four-colors throughout, with approximately 450 vivid photos showing every profiled animal. - Perseus Publishing
In this informative title, compiled by reptile and amphibian expert Chris Mattison, readers will find exceptional guidance for choosing and caring for more than 150 different species of reptiles and amphibians. Vital information on turtles, tortoises, snakes, frogs, toads, lizards, newts, and salamanders will help prospective owners choose the best pet for their home and lifestyle.
Lavishly illustrated with more than 400 color pictures--most of them photographed in fascinating close-up detail in studio conditions--this invaluable "buyer's guide" is a must-read for anyone considering purchasing an exotic reptile or amphibian. - Sourcebooks Inc.
Dedicated pet owners will rejoice at this comprehensive reptile handbook! What Reptile? provides advice on purchasing, housing, and caring for reptiles and amphibians.
While reptiles and amphibians make fascinating pets, they need special housing, equipment, and care to flourish as pets. What Reptile? is both an encyclopedia and an easy-to-understand care guide for:
- Newts
- Salamanders
- Frogs
- Toads
- Tortoises
- Turtles
- Lizards (including chameleons, bearded dragons, geckos, and iguanas)
- Snakes (including pythons)
What Reptile? provides details on the correct housing, feeding, and daily care for each species. It also includes photo-illustrated profiles of each animal. Get the answers you need to all your reptile and amphibian questionsâ¦and much more!
