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Barron's 25 Best Reptile & Amphibian Pets
Every terrarium hobbyist and prospective owner of reptiles or amphibians
will want to read, re-read, and constantly refer to this fact-filled,
illustrated book. It offers enthusiasts detailed advice and information on
everything from choosing and acquiring an animal to its feeding, housing,
breeding, and care. The author, an expert herpetologist, discusses
advantages and disadvantages of acquiring captive-bred animal's verses
collecting them from the wild. He also advises which reptiles and
amphibian's amateurs should avoid collecting, how to maintain hygienic and
properly heated and lighted cages and terrariums, and how to treat the
animals injuries and ailments. Finally, he names and describes the 25 best
reptiles and amphibians for hobbyists to acquire and maintain, and tells why
they are the best. Among them are the Corn Snake, the garter Snake, the
African Fat-tailed Gecko, the Red-footed Tortoise, the Green Tree frog, and
20 more! These graceful arboreal lizards are available in many species and
subspecies. Here are specifics on their care and breeding. Books in this
series give hobbyists basic information on reptiles' anatomy, life cycles,
and traits, as well as specific instructions on care and breeding. There is
expert information on selecting good specimens, determining sex, providing
proper caging, nutritious feeding, and health care. All books are heavily
illustrated with full-color photos.
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Barron's Anoles
Paperback / 48 Page
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Barron's Ball Pythons

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Barron's
Bearded Dragons
(2'nd Edition)

Native to Australia, Bearded Dragons are easily tamed and make good pets.
This book advises on choosing a healthy specimen, describes available
colors, and instructs on caging, feeding, breeding, and health care. Authors
R.D. and Patricia Bartlett--widely respected experts on reptiles and
amphibians--instruct readers on the animals’ anatomies and life cycles,
traits, care, and breeding. Titles in Reptile and Amphibian Keeper’s Guides
series present hobbyists and students of reptiles with vital information and
checklists, plus a wealth of informative color photos.
Paperback / 46 Pages
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Barron's Corn Snakes

As part of the larger Series, Corn Snakes describes how these brilliantly
colored harmless snakes do well in captivity - if their owners know the
fundamentals of housing, feeding, and general care. The book also describes
the many subspecies native to both North America and Europe.
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These lizards range in size from the three-inch neon day gecko to the twelve-inch Standings's variety. All are described in this book. Books in this series give hobbyists basic information on reptiles' anatomy, life cycles, and traits, as well as specific instructions on care and breeding. There is expert information on selecting good specimens, determining sex, providing proper caging, nutritious feeding, and health care. All books are heavily illustrated with full-color photos.
These tropical frogs require special attention regarding diet and protection against parasites. All aspects of animal care and maintenance are discussed in this fact-filled volume. Books in the Reptile and Amphibian Keeper's Guide series present basic information on reptiles and clear instructions on reptile care. Each book includes general information on the subject animal's natural history, distribution in the wild, life expectancy, and physical characteristics. Practical information includes purchasing a good specimen, determining sex, providing correct caging and feeding, health care, and advice for those who want to try breeding.
Their bright colors make these snakes popular among hobbyists, and their placid temperaments ensure that they are easy to care for. Facts and advice cover all aspects of pet care, which include proper feeding, housing, health care, grooming, training, and much more.

These spectacularly colored frogs are native to Neotropical rain forests in many parts of the world. They lose their toxicity when kept in captivity. Titles in the growing Reptile and Amphibian Keepers Guides series present useful facts and expert guidance to owners of snakes, lizards, frogs, and other amphibians. Readers are advised on all aspects of ownership, from selecting good specimens and determining sex to breeding, feeding, providing correct housing, and health care. Animals are described as they exist in their natural environment, and advice is given on ways of mirroring aspects of nature to help animals thrive in captivity. Books are heavily illustrated with color photos.
Spectacularly colored, these central American frogs thrive best in enclosures containing broad-leafed plants. full details about care and maintenance are given in this book. volumes in the reptile and amphibian keeper's guide series present basic information on reptiles and clear instructions on reptile care. each book includes general information on the subject animal's natural history, distribution in the wild, life expectancy, and physical characteristics. Practical information includes purchasing a good specimen, determining sex, providing correct caging and feeding, health care, and advice for those who want to try breeding.
Ball pythons are among the most popular of all pet snakes, and they make
interesting pets for both beginning herp hobbyists and professional
breeders. Written by a respected breeder of ball pythons, this book covers a
wide variety of key topics such as housing, nutrition, health care,
breeding, and genetics. Learn everything you need to know about keeping Bearded Dragons, including
detailed information on grooming and handling. This book also contains
information on keeping and breeding Lawson's dragon. For both beginner and
advanced hobbyists, each title in the Complete Herp Care series contains
all-new, 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. Complete Herp Care Crested Geckos book features up-to-date information on
these popular reptiles, including a breeding chapter with detailed
descriptions of various color and pattern varieties and related genetic
information. For both beginner and advanced hobbyists comes a brand new
reptile and amphibian series. Contains in-depth, current information on a
wide variety of topics, including breeding, housing, nutrition, and health
care. Book is fully illustrated and contains multiple sidebars and tip
boxes. Easy to care for, king and milk snakes make good pets for beginning
hobbyists. This informative book covers all the species and subspecies of
kingsnakes and milk snakes that are present in the reptile hobby, and also
details the various color and pattern
Natural Terrariums is an excellent comprehensive guide
which explains methods of how to build a variety of natural terrariums ("vivariums").
Includes in-depth step by step directions & details of build process.
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TFH Ball Pythons
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TFH Bearded Dragons

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TFH Crested Geckos

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TFH King & Milk Snakes
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TFH Natural Terrariums
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Poison dart frogs are known by many for their bright colors and poisonous skins. This expert guide covers all of the common species as well as a number of rarer ones, and is the only up-to-date book available on keeping and breeding these amphibians that is written by professional breeders. It also covers important care topics to encourage health and happiness in your pet.
This guide is a complete care manual for the interesting and colorful tree frogs. It contains information on numerous species, including red-eyes, green, dumpy, and Cuban tree frogs, along with monkey frogs, milk frogs, and more!