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The Biology, Husbandry and Health Care of Reptiles : The 3 Volume Set
By: Lowell J. Ackerman
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| Retail Price: | $300.00 |
| Booktopia Price | $149.95 |
Published: January 1998
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This is it! We have the 3 Volume Set. This title is absolutely OUT OF PRINT. But one of our suppliers had them tucked away on a long lost pallet.
While stocks last. We are NOT going to break up the sets.
Volume 1: The Biology of Reptiles
Volume 2: The Husbandry of Reptiles
Volume 3: The Health Care of Reptiles.
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As reptiles have become more popular as pets and study animals, the need has grown for a comprehensive guide to all aspects of their life in captivity. The Biology, Husbandry and Health Care of Reptiles fills this need. This monumental work, edited and compiled by Lowell Ackerman, DVM, contains extensive coverage of all topics of reptile care, biology, medicine, and breeding. Lizards, snakes, and turtles are discussed in great detail, and there is a wealth of information on less frequently kept grounds such as crocodilians, tuataras, and amphisbaenians as well.
Dr Ackerman, author of over 30 books and 150 articles and chapters on animal health care, has gathered in these three volumes the knowledge of an impressive list of experts in the herpetological, herpetocultural, and veterinary fields. Each author has written a detailed chapter in his or her field of expertise. This format includes extensive references and recommended reading.
VOLUME 1: Reptile Biology covers all the basics of reptile life, necessary information for the hobbyist, zoo keeper, and educator. The topics discussed in this volume include the eveolution, taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, egg physiology, genetics, thermoregulation, senses, conversation, venom, and animal welfare.
VOLUME 2: Reptile Husbandry relates all the information necessary for the successful keeping and breeding of snakes, lizards, and turtles. This volume is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the care of reptiles in captivity.
VOLUME 3: Reptile Health Care discusses all the medical aspects of reptile keeping. The wide range of topics includes internal medicine, infectious disease, ultrasonography, dermatology, radiography, parasitology, reproductive disorders, surgery, anesthesia, and a host of other subjects.
The Biology, Husbandry and Health Care of Reptiles is a work like none other; nowhere else is such a range of herpetological information presented in such an understandable format. Each volume includes numerous full-color photos, charts, and line drawings to better illustrate the subjects and procedures being discussed. This is a wonderful resource for the advanced hobbyist, zoo keeper, wildlife rehabilitator, and reptile veterinarian.
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