Popular Amphibians: From the Experts at Advanced Vivarium Systems (CompanionHouse Books) Fire-Bellied Toads and Newts, Leopard and Dwarf Clawed Frogs, Tiger Salamanders

De Vosjoli, Philippe

ISBN 10: 1882770609 / ISBN 13: 9781882770601

Published by CompanionHouse Books, 2004

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Seller Inventory # 1882770609-3-33519222

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Popular Amphibians: From the Experts at Advanced Vivarium Systems (CompanionHouse Books) Fire-Bellied Toads and Newts, Leopard and Dwarf Clawed Frogs, Tiger Salamanders
• Publisher: CompanionHouse Books
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1882770609
• ISBN 13: 9781882770601
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 8 ounces

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Synopsis

Frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts are among pet owner’s favorite amphibians, and this colorful guide proves the perfect introduction to these fascinating animals. Author Philippe de Vosjoli provides guidelines for keeping the most popular species of amphibians, highlighting Oriental fire-bellied toads, leopard frots, dwarf clawed frogs, fire-bellied newts, and tiger salamanders. For each he provides insight into commonly kept species, systematics, distribution and origins, size, longevity, sexing, housing, feeding, behavior, breeding, and more. This Advanced Vivarium Systems title includes information about selecting a healthy example, quarantine and acclimation considerations, housing needs, water and feeding, as well as solid advice about keeping the amphibian healthy. A separate chapter on diseases and disorders provides a complete primer on the health needs and veterinary care of these rewarding amphibians.

About the Author

Philippe de Vosjoli is an expert on reptile husbandry who revolutionized herpetoculture with the Advanced Vivarium Systems series of books. He has written more than twenty books and one hundred articles on the care and breeding of reptiles and amphibians.