Download or read book Captive Husbandry and Propagation of the Boa Constrictors and Related Boas written by David Fogel and published by Krieger Publishing Company. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boas are a diverse group of both New and Old World snakes. Adult specimens of certain sand boa species attain a maximum size of only two to three feet, while the green anaconda may exceed thirty feet in length. For decades, humans have maintained boas in captivity. Recreating a suitable environment in which various boa species can thrive and even reproduce has always been a challenge for the herpetoculturist. Captive Husbandry and Propagation of the Boa Constrictors and Related Boas addresses in detail all major captive care considerations. Comprehensive chapters on heating devices and their application to herpetoculture, designing a herp room, and species accounts will be extremely beneficial for anyone maintaining reptiles or amphibians in captivity.

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 The More Complete Boa Constrictor written by Vincent Russo and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Complete Boa Constrictor written by Vincent Russo and published by . This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Red tailed Boas written by Ben Aller and published by TFH Publications. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 invovled when keeping a large snake.

Download or read book The Reproductive Husbandry of Pythons and Boas written by Richard Alan Ross and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Boa Constrictor Manual written by Philippe De Vosjoli and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2004-10-01 with total page 105 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.

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Download or read book Reptile Medicine and Surgery E Book written by Stephen J. Divers and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2005-12-13 with total page 1263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This outstanding clinical reference provides valuable insights into solving clinical dilemmas, formulating diagnoses, developing therapeutic plans, and verifying drug dosages for both reptiles and amphibians. The information is outlined in an easy-to-use format for quick access that is essential for emergency and clinical situations. - Discusses veterinary medicine and surgery for both reptiles and amphibians - Features complete biology of snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodilians - Provides step-by-step guidelines for performing special techniques and procedures such as anesthesia, clinical pathology, diagnostic imaging, euthanasia and necropsy, fracture management, soft tissue surgery, and therapeutics - Covers specific diseases and conditions such as anorexia, aural abscesses, and digit abnormalities in a separate alphabetically organized section - 53 expert authors contribute crucial information to the study of reptiles and offer their unique perspectives on particular areas of study - The expansive appendix includes a reptile and amphibian formulary - A new full-color format features a wealth of vivid images and features that highlight important concepts and bring key procedures to life - 29 new chapters covering diverse topics such as stress in captive reptiles, emergency and critical care, ultrasound, endoscopy, and working with venomous species - Many new expert contributors that share valuable knowledge and insights from their experiences in practicing reptile medicine and surgery - Unique coverage of cutting-edge imaging techniques, including CT and MRI

Download or read book The Green Tree Python and Emerald Tree Boa written by Ron Kivit and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Ball Pythons in Captivity written by Kevin McCurley and published by . This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book details the caging, feeding, health issues, breeding, and egg incubation of ball pythons.

Download or read book The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory and Other Research Animals written by Robert C. Hubrecht and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-01-19 with total page 848 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The seminal reference on the care of laboratory and captiveanimals, The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management ofLaboratory and Other Research Animals is a must-have for anyoneworking in this field. The UFAW Handbook has been thedefinitive text since 1947. Written for an international audience,it contains contributions from experts from around the world. The book focuses on best practice principles throughout, providingcomprehensive coverage, with all chapters being peer reviewed byanonymous referees. As well as addressing the husbandry oflaboratory animals, the content is also of great value to zoos andaquaria. Changes for the eighth edition: Revised and updated to reflect developments since publicationof the previous edition. New chapters on areas of growing concern, including: the 3Rs;phenotyping; statistics and experimental design; welfareassessment; legislation; training of people caring for lab animals;and euthanasia. All material combined into one volume for ease ofreference. This book is published on behalf of UFAW (The UniversitiesFederation for Animal Welfare), with whom we also publish theUFAW/Wiley-Blackwell Animal Welfare Book Series. This majorseries of books provides an authoritative source ofinformation on worldwide developments, current thinking and bestpractice in the field of animal welfare science and technology. Fordetails of all of the titles in the series see ahref="http://www.wiley.com/go/ufaw"www.wiley.com/go/ufaw/a.

Download or read book Handbook of Exotic Pet Medicine written by Marie Kubiak and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-08-24 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easy-to-use, comprehensive reference covering the less common species encountered in general veterinary practice Handbook of Exotic Pet Medicine provides easy-to-access, detailed information on a wide variety of exotic species that can be encountered in general veterinary practice. Offering excellent coverage of topics such as basic techniques, preventative health measures, and a formulary for each species, each chapter uses the same easy-to-follow format so that users can find information quickly while working in the clinic. Presented in full colour, with over 400 photographs, the book gives small animal practitioners the confidence to handle and treat more familiar pets such as budgerigars, African grey parrots, bearded dragons, corn snakes, tortoises, pygmy hedgehogs, hamsters and rats. Other species that may be presented less frequently including skunks, marmosets, sugar gliders, koi carp, chameleons and terrapins are also covered in detail to enable clinicians to quickly access relevant information. Provides comprehensive coverage of many exotic pet species that veterinarians may encounter in general practice situations Presents evidence-based discussions of topics including biological parameters, husbandry, clinical evaluation, hospitalization requirements, common medical and surgical conditions, radiographic imaging, and more The Handbook of Exotic Pet Medicine is an ideal one-stop reference for the busy general practitioner seeing the occasional exotic animal, veterinary surgeons with an established exotic animal caseload, veterinary students and veterinary nurses wishing to further their knowledge.

Download or read book Boas and Pythons of the World written by Mark O'Shea and published by Bloomsbury Wildlife. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lavishly illustrated throughout with photographs, 'Boas and Pythons of the World' provides comprehensive and authoritative information in a lively and accessible format - a fitting celebration of one of the most fascinating yet little-known groups in the reptile world.