Download or read book The Leopard Gecko Advisor written by Ray Roehner and published by . This book was released on 2014-06-01 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A cutting-edge guide to the proper care and husbandry of the fastest growing pet in popularity in the world.
Download or read book The Leopard Gecko Manual written by Philippe de Vosjoli and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2017-10-03 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The leopard gecko has fast become the reptilian version of the parakeet or goldfish. Considered to be the first domesticated species of lizard, the leopard gecko is attractive, perfectly sized, and easy to breed. Leopard Gecko Manual takes a close look at all the characteristics that have made these attractive lizards so amazingly popular in the pet world. Written by a team of herpetoculture experts and gecko specialists, this up-to-date and authoritative guide provides reliable guidelines for keepers who wish to add a gecko to their vivarium and maintain their pet in excellent health and condition. This second edition is revised and expanded to include new sections on Gecko nutrition and feeding, housing, breeding, and banded Geckos. Inside the Leopard Gecko Manual: How to select leopard geckos as pets or for breeding Understanding the anatomy and behavior of these fascinating lizards Feeding your leopard gecko a nutritionally sound diet, with the latest insights on feeder insects and prepared foods How to design and maintain the ideal naturalistic habitat for your leopard gecko Detailed information on all aspects of breeding, egg-laying, and incubation What you need to know about skin shedding cycles and tail loss Recognizing signs of disease and how to handle health issues Special chapters on African fat-tailed geckos and other eublepharids
Download or read book I Want A Leopard Gecko written by Tristan Pulsifer and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-09 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leopard Geckos are one of the most popular small pets. This book tells young readers just what it's like to have a colorful little Leo as a pet. The book also tells how to keep them safe, healthy and happy in your home or classroom. Leos make great first pets for kids age 8 to 12. This lively and informative chapter book has 27 color photos.
Download or read book The Best Practices For Housing And Feeding Geckos written by Ethan Harry and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-06-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you interested in keeping geckos as pets? Get ready to dive into "The Best Practices for Housing and Feeding Geckos," a complete guide to taking care of these amazing creatures. Inside this book, you'll find nine chapters, each carefully crafted to help you become a great gecko owner. Start with an Introduction to Geckos, where you'll learn about different types of geckos, how they behave, and where they live. Then, discover how to pick the right gecko for you in the chapter on Selecting the Right Gecko. You'll learn about things like their health, personality, and size. Next up is Setting Up the Perfect Habitat. Here, you'll find out how to choose the right home for your gecko, including what kind of enclosure to get and how to make it cozy with hiding spots and things to climb on. Feeding Geckos is another important topic covered in the book. You'll learn all about what geckos eat, how to feed them, and what to do if they're not eating right. Making sure your geckos have enough water is also crucial, so the book talks about Water and Hydration. You'll learn how to keep their water clean and make sure they're drinking enough. Health and Wellness are super important for your gecko's well-being. In this chapter, you'll find out how to spot when your gecko isn't feeling well, how to give them check-ups, and ways to help them feel less stressed. Ever thought about breeding geckos? You'll learn all about it in the Breeding Geckos chapter. It covers everything from understanding how geckos mate to taking care of baby geckos. Handling and Interaction is another big topic. You'll get tips on how to hold your gecko safely, how to build trust with them, and how to keep them entertained. Finally, the book covers Long-Term Care and Maintenance. This includes keeping your gecko's home clean, making changes as they grow, and keeping track of what they eat and how they're doing. Whether you're just starting out or you've had geckos for a while, "The Best Practices for Housing and Feeding Geckos" is your go-to guide for taking care of these cool pets. It's easy to understand and full of helpful tips to make sure your gecko stays happy and healthy.
Download or read book The Leopard Gecko Manual written by Philippe De Vosjoli and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2011-10-04 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Considered by author Philippe de Vosjoli as "the first domesticated species of lizard," the leopard gecko has fast become "the reptilian version of the parakeet or goldfish." Leopard Geckos takes a close look at the characteristics of this species that have made these attractive lizards so amazingly popular in the pet world. As a hardy, easy care, and potentially long-lived lizard, the leopard gecko is the perfect size, attractive in its velvety skin, and fairly easy to breed. The subject of breeding geckos is covered in multiple chapters in this book led by author and herp expert de Vosjoli, who is joined by gecko specialists Dr. Roger Klingenberg, Ron Tremper, and Dr. Brian Viets, who each contribute special chapters to this up-to-date and authoritative guide. Colorfully illustrated, Leopard Geckos provides excellent general guidelines for keepers who wish to add a gecko to their vivarium and maintain their pet in excellent health and condition. The authors provide an introduction to gecko characteristics including distribution, size, longevity, and growth rate, to help beginners better understand the anatomy and behavior of these fascinating lizards. This Advanced Vivarium Systems title includes information about selecting a healthy leopard gecko, handling, housing needs, water and feeding requirements, and shedding and tail loss. Dr. Klingenberg provides the chapter "The Recognition and Treatment of Disease," which covers specific disorders keepers should be aware of. De Vosjoli begins the discussion on breeding leopard geckos, and then is joined by Dr. Viets for a chapter on "Incubation Temperature and Hatchling Sex and Pigmentation." Tremper's chapter on "Color and Pattern Variations" focuses on the genetic aspects of breeding leopard geckos. The book also discusses the African fat-tailed gecko plus other eublepharids, including the African clawed gecko, Japanese leopard gecko, Malaysian cat gecko, and the Central American banded gecko.
Download or read book Leopard Geckos For Dummies written by Liz Palika and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-04-18 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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, how to keep the right cage temperatures, ways to protect geckos from other pets, and where to find the best supplies. Liz Palika (Oceanside, CA) is an award-winning pet writer with more than 45 books to her credit, including Turtles & Tortoises For Dummies.
Download or read book The Leopard Gecko written by Gordon Roberts and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-12-05 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will teach you how to care for your Leopard Gecko and everything you need to know to keep them well. Table of contents: Introduction Chapter 1 - Finding out about leopard gecko lizards Chapter 2 - The Leopard Gecko as a pet - is it right for you? Chapter 3 - Selecting a leopard gecko Chapter 4 - Housing your lizard Chapter 5 - Feeding your pet leopard gecko Chapter 6 - Shedding and tail loss Chapter 7 - Recognising and treating ill health Chapter 8 - Breeding and Incubation Chapter 9 - Colour and pattern variation Chapter 10 - Leopard gecko behaviours
Download or read book General Care and Maintenance of Tokay Geckos written by Sean McKeown and published by Advanced Vivarium Systems. This book was released on 1996-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Geckos written by Juile Bergman and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2012-09-04 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Editor Julie Bergman states in her introduction to Geckos that the purpose of this book is “to provide the reader with a straightforward, practical source of information on selecting and keeping geckos.” Her colorful guide achieves that aim and more, as it offers an authoritative overview of the many geckos available today, including the extremely popular leopard gecko and crested gecko as well as various day geckos, Madagascan geckos, new Caledonian geckos, micro-geckos, and tokay geckos. For their amazing colors, interesting behaviors, longevity, and attractive appearance, geckos are favored by beginning hobbyists. Colorfully illustrated, Geckos provides guidelines for keepers who wish to add a gecko to their vivarium and maintain their pet in excellent health and condition. The editor provides an introduction to gecko characteristics including size, feet, eyes, color and pattern, scales, shedding, reproduction, tail, sexing and activity, to help beginners better understand the anatomy and behavior of these fascinating lizards. This Advanced Vivarium Systems title includes information about selecting a healthy gecko, handling, housing needs, water and feeding requirements. A separate chapter “Keeping Geckos Healthy” provides a complete primer on the health needs and veterinary care of these rewarding reptiles, including quarantine and acclimation considerations, stress, parasites, and specific disorders.
Download or read book Crested Gecko in Captivity written by Robbie Hamper and published by . This book was released on 2004-03-01 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE CRESTED GECKO IN CAPTIVITY One of the most exciting, and certainly, most unique gecko becoming available to the reptile hobbyist is the Crested Gecko, Rhacodactylus ciliatus. A new comprehensivebook, The Crested Gecko in Captivity, by Robbie Hamper, is the first book availableto give detailed information on all aspects of keeping and breeding a healthy CrestedGecko. This book covers hatchling and adult care, housing, feeding, and breeding,plus many representative photographs of the various beautiful morphs. After being rediscovered in the mysterious forest of New Caledonia in 1994,Crested Geckos have been successfully captive bred producing hearty, robust, andextremely docile animals. With their wide-eyed, prehistoric look, huge triangle shaped heads, and froglike antics, they are quickly becoming the gecko of choice for reptile hobbyists. The author, Robbie Hamper, draws on a background of science education withover 30 years of herpetocultural experience specializing the last 15 years in Leopard Geckos and Crested Geckos.
Download or read book Boa Constrictor Manual written by Philippe De Vosjoli and published by CompanionHouse Books. This book was released on 2004-10 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Still the most popular large snake in the pet world, the boa constrictor of South America is a hardy, beautiful snake that is fairly docile and considered safe when handled properly. In The Boa Constrictor Manual, world-renowned herp expert Philippe de Vosjoli has written a concise and useful guide, well illustrated with color photographs, that offers all of the information a boa keeper needs to maintain a pet snake safely and in the best of health. This Advanced Vivarium Systems title includes information about selecting and purchasing a healthy boa constrictor, proper housing and maintenance needs, feeding, and safe handling. Dr. Roger Klingenberg, a herp veterinary specialist, has written a special health chapter on diseases and disorders, with particular emphasis on the dreaded boa AIDS (inclusion body disease or IBD) as well as parasitism, respiratory disease, and more. The chapter concludes with a six-page chart on troubleshooting health concerns, which all boa constrictor keepers will find useful for general upkeep and recognizing and dealing with serious issues. Beyond the husbandry and health of boa constrictors, this book offers an excellent chapter by Jeff Ronne on breeding Colombia boa constrictors, beginning with the size and health of breeding and animals and the female's cycling to the birth and care of newborns. Resources and index included.
Download or read book Garter Snakes and Water Snakes written by David Perlowin and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2005-03-01 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author David Perlowin states his purpose in writing this guide, “This book is intended to inform beginning and experienced hobbyists about selection, proper housing, feeding, general maintenance, and breeding of…” garter snakes and water snakes. Since these snakes are inexpensive and docile, they are commonly the first choice of young hobbyists (aka children). Perlowin’s commonsense advice can help beginners decide whether or not these snakes are the right pets for them and their families. Garter and Water Snakes offers information on a number of selected species to assist keepers in the proper care of their chosen snakes, From the genus Thamnophis, the author covers Butler’s garter snake, aquatic garter snake, black-necked garter snake, western terrestrial garter snake, checkered garter snake, Plains garter snake, common garter snake, western ribbon snake, and eastern ribbon snake. From the genus Nerodia, American water snakesalt marsh snake, green water snake, plainbelly water snake, southern water snake, diamondback water snake, northern water snake, brown water snake, and Oriental garter snake. This Advanced Vivarium Systems title includes information about selecting and purchasing a healthy water or garter snake, housing and maintenance needs, feeding, handling, breeding, and health care. A separate chapter on diseases and disorders provides a complete primer on health needs and veterinary care. Resources and index included.
Download or read book Crested Gecko written by Lance Jepson and published by . This book was released on 2012-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The more you know about your Crested Gecko, the better you will be able to provide the care and attention your pet requires for a healthy and happy life. The pet expert guide offers comprehensive advice on every aspect of Crested gecko care. Learn all about Setting up your vivarium, vivarium maintenance, the correct environment, Crested gecko behaviour, feeding, nutrition and health.
Download or read book Chameleons written by Gary Ferguson and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2007-03-15 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The one and only chameleon is world renowned for its ability to change its skin color rapidly (throughout movement of pigment cells) and for the outrageous length of its tongue (more than one and a half times its body length!). Relatives of agamids and iguanas, chameleons are insect-eating, tree climbing reptiles that have highly specialized needs. Written by a team of experienced herp experts, Chameleons intends to instruct keepers on how to best care for their chameleons and covers the four most commonly kept species: Jackson’s chameleon with its prized triceratops horns on its head, panther chameleon with its spectacular coloration, veiled chameleon with its unusual casque on its head, and the rather large Parson’s chameleon. The book subsequently is divided into four parts, each including an introduction and natural history, captive care, and reproduction of the species. Part I, Jackson’s Chameleon was written by Sean McKeown; Part II, Panther Chameleon by Gary Ferguson, James B. Murphy, Achille Raselimanana, and Jean-Baptiste Ramanamanjato; Part III, Veiled Chameleon and Part IV, Parson’s Chameleon by Kenneth Kalisch. References and index included.
Download or read book Iguanas For Dummies written by Melissa Kaplan and published by For Dummies. This book was released on 2000-08-15 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Big, green, scaly, and surprisingly cuddly, a well-adjusted iguana is like a cross between large, friendly dog and an independent cat. On the other hand, a poorly trained iguana can be a living nightmare. With his muscular, three-to-four-foot-long tail and 116-120 razor-sharp teeth, a nasty iguana can be a genuine danger to life, limb and property. Iguanas require a constant 90-degree Fahrenheit environment and lots of room to range around in. Iguanas For Dummies lets you take a long, well-informed look before leaping into the exotic world of iguanas. Written by one of the most respected experts on the care and feeding of iguanas, this fun, entertaining book fills you in on everything you need to know to successfully adopt, nurture, live with and love an iguana. You’ll discover how to: Decide if an iguana is right for you Feed and house your iguana properly Keep your iguana healthy Bond with your scaly friend Integrate your green amigo into your life Socialize and train your mini-dinosaur Ideal for first-time and veteran iguana owners alike, Iguanas For Dummies is a gold mine of advice, guidance and tested-in-the-trenches tips on: Iguanas 101: history, anatomy, physiology and different species What you should know and what to look for when shopping for an iguana Housing your iguana—includes tips on buying or building an enclosure and how to create a safe environment for a free-roaming iguana How to feed your iguana and how often Health issues, concerns and treatments Breeding iguanas for fun and profit Whether you’re thinking about getting an iguana, or you already have a whole herd of big green herbivores, this fun, friendly guide will answer all your questions.
Download or read book The Pit Bull Life A Dog Lover s Companion written by Deirdre Franklin and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2016-11-22 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to know about adopting, owning, and loving a pit bull All dogs are special, but living with a pit bull really is different. You know how loyal and lovable your dog is, but your life can be affected by the breed's undeserved reputation. The Pit Bull Life celebrates the everyday joys of owning a pit bull—from their boundless energy to their love of life—while providing helpful facts and strategies you need to counter unfair laws and policies you may face. You'll learn the history of how the pit bull got to where it is today and what you can do to help secure its future. You’ll also find practical advice about breed characteristics, how to find a good match, and how to communicate with your dog, along with inspiring stories of people who've devoted their lives to this very special dog.
Download or read book Crested Geckos written by Philippe De Vosjoli and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2012-01-03 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated with over 150 color photographs, Crested Geckos is an authoritative, visual guide to this very popular lizard species. For their amazing colors and patterns, low maintenance requirements, longevity, and attractive appearance, crested geckos have captured the fancy of hobbyists. Crested Geckos provides guidelines for keepers who wish to select a crested gecko to add to their vivarium and to maintain their pet in excellent health and condition. Author Philippe de Vosjoli provides an introduction to crested gecko, including information about purchasing a healthy pet, handling, heating and housing, water and feeding, life cycle and sexing, and breeding. A separate chapter on diseases and disorders provides solid info on the health needs of these rewarding reptiles, including recognizing signs of disease, tail loss and pelvic deformities. The author has also written two chapters devoted to the color of crested geckos, their most alluring feature for many herpetoculturists. The chapters include discussions of color changes (as the gecko matures) and morphs, heavily illustrated with photographs of unusually colored crested geckos. For crested gecko keepers looking to expand their home populations, a chapter on the Rhacodactylus species describes five species with similar requirements despite their significantly different appearances, from the medium-sized knobby-headed gargoyle gecko to the giant Rhacodactylus leachianus.
