The Leopard Gecko Manual: Includes African Fat-Tailed Geckos (Advanced Vivarium Systems) - Softcover

De Vosjoli, Philippe; Klingenberg, Roger; Tremper, Roger; Viets, Brian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1882770625 ISBN 13: 9781882770625

Publisher: CompanionHouse Books, 2003

Synopsis

Considered by author Philippe de Vosjoli as “the first domesticated species of lizard,&; the leopard gecko has fast become “the reptilian version of the parakeet or goldfish.&; Leopard Geckos takes a close look at the characteristics of this species that have made these attractive lizards so amazingly popular in the pet world. As a hardy, easy care, and potentially long-lived lizard, the leopard gecko is the perfect size, attractive in its velvety skin, and fairly easy to breed. The subject of breeding geckos is covered in multiple chapters in this book led by author and herp expert de Vosjoli, who is joined by gecko specialists Dr. Roger Klingenberg, Ron Tremper, and Dr. Brian Viets, who each contribute special chapters to this up-to-date and authoritative guide. Colorfully illustrated, Leopard Geckos provides excellent general guidelines for keepers who wish to add a gecko to their vivarium and maintain their pet in excellent health and condition. The authors provide an introduction to gecko characteristics including distribution, size, longevity, and growth rate, to help beginners better understand the anatomy and behavior of these fascinating lizards. This Advanced Vivarium Systems title includes information about selecting a healthy leopard gecko, handling, housing needs, water and feeding requirements, and shedding and tail loss. Dr. Klingenberg provides the chapter “The Recognition and Treatment of Disease,&; which covers specific disorders keepers should be aware of. De Vosjoli begins the discussion on breeding leopard geckos, and then is joined by Dr. Viets for a chapter on “Incubation Temperature and Hatchling Sex and Pigmentation.&; Tremper&;s chapter on “Color and Pattern Variations&; focuses on the genetic aspects of breeding leopard geckos. The book also discusses the African fat-tailed gecko plus other eublepharids, including the African clawed gecko, Japanese leopard gecko, Malaysian cat gecko, and the Central American banded gecko.

About this title

Synopsis

From the authoritative author on reptile and amphibian care comes this revised and updated version of The Leopard Gecko Manual. Philippe de Vosjoli provides the essential information for selecting leopard geckos, designing vivaria, and general care, including feeding and breeding. From choosing a pet, to selecting a veterinarian, to feeding, housing, breeding and more, this book delivers the most helpful and up-to-date information available on popular reptiles and amphibians kept as pets. He even includes other gecko species and compatible reptiles and amphibians.

Edition details

• Publisher: CompanionHouse Books
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1882770625
• ISBN 13: 9781882770625
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 94