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This book tells on caging, colors, health, feeding, and breeding of Leopard Geckos, native to Pakistan, and Fat-Tailed Geckos, native to Africa, both commonly bred and readily available in the United States. Authors R. D. and Patricia Bartlett--widely respected specialists on reptiles and amphibians--instruct readers on the animals' anatomies and life cycles, traits, care, and breeding. The Reptile and Amphibian Keeper's present hobbyists and scholars of reptiles with vital information and checklists, plus a wealth of informative color photos. The books also list herpetological organizations and special interest groups that readers will find helpful as sources of further information.Intro to Geckos that the purpose of this book is to provide the user with a straightforward, practical source of information on selecting and keeping geckos. Her colorful guide achieves that reason and that's just the beginning, as it offers a legitimate examination of the numerous geckos available today, including the extremely popular leopard gecko and crested gecko as well as various day geckos, Madagascan geckos, new Caledonian geckos, micro-geckos, and tokay geckos. For their amazing colors, new behaviors, longevity, and attractive appearance, geckos are favored by beginning hobbyists. Geckos provide guidelines for owners who wish to add a gecko to their vivarium and keep their pet in excellent health and condition. The compiler which includes size, feet, eyes, color and design, scales, shedding, propagation, tail, sexing and activity, to help beginners better understand the anatomy and behavior of these fascinating lizards. This Advanced Vivarium Systems title covers information about selecting a healthy gecko, handling, housing needs, water, and feeding requirements. A separate section, Keeping Geckos Healthy, provides a comprehensive primer on the health needs and veterinary care of these rewarding reptiles, including quarantine and acclimation considerations, stress, parasites, and specific disorders.

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