Snakes: Beginning Vivarium Systems - Softcover

Russ Case

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1882770943 ISBN 13: 9781882770946

Publisher: CompanionHouse Books, 2007

Synopsis

A Beginning Vivarium Systems guide, Snakes is an entertaining and educational introduction to the world of snakes of all sizes, colors, and personalities. Beginning snake keepers of all ages will find intriguing information about common and unusual snakes in this colorful guide by herp expert Russ Case. The book offers readers who are looking to adopt a snake the right guidance for purchasing a healthy specimen and for creating a safe, comfortable home where the pet snake can thrive. Beginners will learn about the anatomy of snakes and their behavior in the wild and in captivity. The chapter Snake Food” is a lesson in how to feed snakes so that owners meet all of the special needs of their pets. The chapter Great Beginner Snakes” present the most common species for newcomers to snakes, including such favorites as the corn snake, California king snake, ball python, and the rosy boa, each illustrated with color photos and explained in clear everyday language. Additional examples of Other Amazing Snakes” are included, such as the boa constrictor, Burmese python, reticulated python, king cobra, rattlesnake, which are fascinating to read about though not recommended for beginners. A chapter on potential health problems gives a basic overview of how to care for and maintain captive snakes in the best of health. Sidebars throughout the text give the reader good advice on dos and don’ts to avoid common mistakes keepers make with these pet animals. Glossary included.

About this title

Synopsis:

A guide to snakes provides general facts about their characteristics and habitats, explains which ones make the best pets, and describes how to create the best environment for a pet snake.

About this edition

• Publisher: CompanionHouse Books
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1882770943
• ISBN 13: 9781882770946
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 120