Reptile Books
Where can I buy live reptiles online with confidence?
We listed a few top quality companies on our Buying Reptiles Online page, and highly recommend all of them. This includes Backwater Reptiles (at BackwaterReptiles.com), Brian Sharp Reptiles (at BrianSharpReptiles.com), Glades Herp (at Gherp.com), Pet Rock Reptiles (at PetRockReptiles.com), and Philippe de Vosjoli Reptiles (at GiantGeckos.com).
Amphibians in Captivity by Marc Staniszewski - This book is the gold standard for amphibian keepers. It's a thick hardcover book that contains information on just about every amphibian species you could imagine. Written by an expert, and as applicable today as the day it was published.
Understanding Reptile Parasites by Roger Klingenberg - It's always better to be prepared, so reading through this plain-english guide to reptile parasites is highly recommended for all hobbyists. Included are symptoms (signs), explanations of the effects, treatment options, and picture references.
Terrarium and Cage Construction by Richard and Patricia Bartlett - If you've ever considered building your own custom reptile or amphibian cage, this book should be mandatory reading. Clear instructions, plenty of schematics, and beautiful pictures.
Horned Frogs by Philippe de Vosjoli - The author is a professional breeder and when he focuses in on an animal, he is very thorough and explains his findings and recommendations in a very lucid manner. In fact, all his books in the herpetoculture library are fantastic, regardless of the species.
We listed a few top quality companies on our Buying Reptiles Online page, and highly recommend all of them. This includes Backwater Reptiles (at BackwaterReptiles.com), Brian Sharp Reptiles (at BrianSharpReptiles.com), Glades Herp (at Gherp.com), Pet Rock Reptiles (at PetRockReptiles.com), and Philippe de Vosjoli Reptiles (at GiantGeckos.com).
Amphibians in Captivity by Marc Staniszewski - This book is the gold standard for amphibian keepers. It's a thick hardcover book that contains information on just about every amphibian species you could imagine. Written by an expert, and as applicable today as the day it was published.
Understanding Reptile Parasites by Roger Klingenberg - It's always better to be prepared, so reading through this plain-english guide to reptile parasites is highly recommended for all hobbyists. Included are symptoms (signs), explanations of the effects, treatment options, and picture references.
Terrarium and Cage Construction by Richard and Patricia Bartlett - If you've ever considered building your own custom reptile or amphibian cage, this book should be mandatory reading. Clear instructions, plenty of schematics, and beautiful pictures.
Horned Frogs by Philippe de Vosjoli - The author is a professional breeder and when he focuses in on an animal, he is very thorough and explains his findings and recommendations in a very lucid manner. In fact, all his books in the herpetoculture library are fantastic, regardless of the species.