The Boa Constrictor Manual (CompanionHouse Books) Choosing a Pet Snake, Housing, Heating, Lighting, Feeding, Maintenance, Breeding, Recognizing Disease, Disorders, and More (Advanced Vivarium Systems) - Softcover

Philippe De Vosjoli; Roger Klingenberg; Jeff Ronne

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1882770765 ISBN 13: 9781882770762

Publisher: CompanionHouse Books, 2004

Synopsis

Still the most popular large snake in the pet world, the boa constrictor of South America is a hardy, beautiful snake that is fairly docile and considered safe when handled properly. In The Boa Constrictor Manual, world-renowned herp expert Philippe de Vosjoli has written a concise and useful guide, well illustrated with color photographs, that offers all of the information a boa keeper needs to maintain a pet snake safely and in the best of health. This Advanced Vivarium Systems title includes information about selecting and purchasing a healthy boa constrictor, proper housing and maintenance needs, feeding, and safe handling. Dr. Roger Klingenberg, a herp veterinary specialist, has written a special health chapter on diseases and disorders, with particular emphasis on the dreaded boa AIDS (inclusion body disease or IBD) as well as parasitism, respiratory disease, and more. The chapter concludes with a six-page chart on troubleshooting health concerns, which all boa constrictor keepers will find useful for general upkeep and recognizing and dealing with serious issues. Beyond the husbandry and health of boa constrictors, this book offers an excellent chapter by Jeff Ronne on breeding Colombia boa constrictors, beginning with the size and health of breeding and animals and the female’s cycling to the birth and care of newborns. Resources and index included.

About this title

Synopsis:

As attractive, relatively docile and safe reptiles, boa constrictors are considered some of the best large pet snakes. With advice from three herpetological experts and outstanding colour photos, The Boa Constrictor Manual discusses at length all you need to know about caring for your boa constrictor. Common diseases and disorders are thoroughly covered, with IBD, an epidemic viral disease in captive boas, discussed in great detail. All subspecies and many of the currently bred pattern and colour morphs can be found in this book. It is a must have for both beginner and expert snake keepers.

About this edition

• Publisher: CompanionHouse Books
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1882770765
• ISBN 13: 9781882770762
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 106