A - Z of Snake-Keeping

Mattison, Chris

ISBN 10: 1853910732 / ISBN 13: 9781853910739

Published by Marehurst Limited, London, 1991

About this Item

"Snake keeping was once undertaken only by zoos or scientists involved in research. .Intended as a useful guide for both the novice and the more experienced snake keeper, the information in this book is presented in an A-Z form for quick reference. Subjects covered include - feeding and housing - buying and selling - common diseases - colour mutations. There is also a vast amount of useful information on sexing and breeding snakes, something that every snake keeper must aspire to, and a practice that can do much to protect wild snake populations from depletion by collectors. In addition, this fully comprehensive guide provides detailed information on every type of snake commonly kept in captivity." --- Original black papered boards, lettered silver on spine (28.6 x 20.7 cm). Illustrated dustwrapper, small tears head of spine, previously restored tears lower spine. Now protected. Pp. 143 including Author's Acknowledgements, Introduction, Magazines and journals, Index by Latin Name, Index by Common Name. Profusely illustrated with colour and black and white photographs, taken by the Author.

Seller Inventory # 021115

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A - Z of Snake-Keeping
• Publisher: Marehurst Limited, London
• Publication Date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1853910732
• ISBN 13: 9781853910739
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 800 grams

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Synopsis

A reference book which should be suitable for both the novice and the more experienced snake keeper. The information includes suitable species, safe accommodation and heating, feeding and hatchlings, diseases and parasites, sexing, breeding and colour mutations.