Reptiles and Amphibians For DummiesPacked 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 advice on everything from proper caging and feeding to health care, socializing, transporting, and more. You'll find out about the different species, normal and abnormal behavior, the basics of breeding, and complying with laws. The Dummies Way * Explanations in plain English * "Get in, get out" information * Icons and other navigational aids * Tear-out cheat sheet * Top ten lists * A dash of humor and fun |
Contents
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0 Yo ant a Re tile or Am hibian? | |
Chapter 2 Deciding which Herp Is Right for | |
Reptiles 101 | |
Tailed or Not The Basic Amphibian | |
Fin in Your He and ettin | |
Handling Your Herp | |
In r inBic | |
Do the Locomotion | |
Qpen Wide Feeding Hydration and Health | |
An Apple or Mouse a Day Keeps the yet Ayyay | |
Hoyy Long Can This Relationship Last? | |
The Bir s an the Bees and Le alities | |
How Long Will This Take? | |
Keeping It Legal | |
The Part of Tens | |
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