Known throughout the world for its beauty and personality, koi is one of the most carefully bred fish species around. Raising koi is especially time-consuming and requires more than just sprinkling little flakes in the fish bowl. But thankfully, you don't have to be an expert to maintain your own ko[...]
Freshly updated with new photos and new data on many species, this pictorial identification guide and basic husbandry manual covers more than 250 species, subspecies, and color morphs of reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. The authors advise on what to look for when purchasing these animals, an[...]
Books in Barron's "Training Your Pet " series provide inexperienced pet owners with detailed advice on how to care for and train many different kinds of caged pets. These titles describe and illustrate proper housing and equipment for the animal, and advise how to get all members of the household ac[...]
There are approximately 120 members of the chameleon family of lizards, and many are capable of dramatic color changes. Here is detailed advice on chameleon housing and care. Heavily illustrated with vivid color photos and instructive line art, "Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals show and inform [...]
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 o[...]
These snake-hobbyists' favorites range in color from red through orange, yellow, brown, and gray. All are powerful constrictors, and are commonly found in the Western Hemisphere from southeastern Canada to Central America , as well as in Europe and Asia. "Complete Pet Owner's Manuals" show and infor[...]
Terrarium keepers will find advice from two leading experts on amphibians, their housing, care, and breeding. Barron's extensive line of "Complete Pet Owner's Manuals" advise current and soon-to-be pet owners on the care of dogs and cats of virtually all recognized breeds, as well as on birds, repti[...]
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. This updated edition of "Bearded Dragons" from the "Reptile and Amphibian Keeper's Guides" present hobbyists and students of rep[...]
This book advises on caging, feeding, health, colors, and breeding of Leopard Gockos, native to Pakistan, and Fat-Tailed Geckos, native to Africa, both commonly bred and readily available in the United States. Authors R. D. and Patricia Bartlett--widely respected experts on reptiles and amphibians--[...]
Packed with tips to care for your special critter
Choose the right lizard, turtle, or snake - and give your pet the best care
Fanatical about frogs? Gaga over geckos? This essential guide tells you what you must know before you own a reptile or amphibian, with authoritative a[...]