The General Care and Maintenance of Garter Snakes & Water Snakes
The General Care and Maintenance of Garter Snakes & Water Snakes
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The General Care and Maintenance of Garter Snakes & Water Snakes by David Perlowin
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.David Perlowin went throughout the country after graduating from the University of South Florida with a bachelor's degree in biology, working in several professions. In 1982, David relocated to Santa Fe, New Mexico. He spends his free time fly-fishing, writing, and working on various herpetological breeding initiatives. Jerry G. is a native of central Louisiana. For more than thirty years, Walls worked as an editor in New Jersey, publishing over 400 publications on natural history themes, particularly reptiles and amphibians.
His thirty-eight volumes (twenty of which are about herps) cover anything from lizards and turtles as pets to huge reviews of seashells, boas and pythons, and toxic frogs. He has also served as the editor of Reptile Hobbyist magazine and currently contributes a monthly column to Reptiles. He is an avid birder who has collected over 600 U.S. species. He has a long list of pet and wild bird species on his life list, as well as various books and essays on the subject.
| SKU | Non disponible |
| ISBN 13 | 9781882770267 |
| ISBN 10 | 1882770269 |
| Titre | The General Care and Maintenance of Garter Snakes & Water Snakes |
| Auteur | David Perlowin |
| Série | The Herpetocultural Library |
| État | Non disponible |
| Type de reliure | Paperback |
| Éditeur | Advanced Vivarium Systems Inc.,U.S. |
| Année de publication | 2000-06-28 |
| Nombre de pages | 71 |
| Note de couverture | La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier. |
| Note | Non disponible |