| 50 Really Exotic Pets: A Fur-And-Feather-Free Guide to the Most Lovable Tarantulas, Tortoises, Snakes, Frogs, Lizards, and Other Creatures Contributor(s): Manning, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 0061491810 ISBN-13: 9780061491818 Publisher: Harper Perennial OUR PRICE: $14.41 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2008 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: Think cats and dogs are for the birds? It's time for something more exotic . . . Whether you're already an exotic pet owner or you're thinking about becoming one, here is your one-stop guide to owning such unusual household pets as lizards, snakes, frogs, newts, spiders, and insects. Increasingly popular, these creatures offer low-maintenance, low-allergy, space-saving alternatives to traditional pets. This practical and accessible handbook covers more than fifty of the most popular amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates available from captive-bred stock and offers care requirements, handling advice, breeding information, photographs, and more for each species. It also includes expert advice on: Choosing the most suitable species Setting up a tank or vivarium Feeding and proper diet Health hazards and warning signs And much more! |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Pets | Reptiles, Amphibians & Terrariums |
| Dewey: 636.088 |
| Physical Information: 0.51" H x 5.92" W x 8.32" (1.01 lbs) 191 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Think cats and dogs are for the birds? It's time for something more exotic . . . Whether you're already an exotic pet owner or you're thinking about becoming one, here is your one-stop guide to owning such unusual household pets as lizards, snakes, frogs, newts, spiders, and insects. Increasingly popular, these creatures offer low-maintenance, low-allergy, space-saving alternatives to traditional pets. This practical and accessible handbook covers more than fifty of the most popular amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates available from captive-bred stock and offers care requirements, handling advice, breeding information, photographs, and more for each species. It also includes expert advice on: Choosing the most suitable species Setting up a tank or vivarium Feeding and proper diet Health hazards and warning signs And much more |