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Author: Carol Livingston
Publisher: Trafalgar Square
Published: 1997-08-01
Total Pages: 262
ISBN-13: 9780753800058
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCarol Livingstone tells, with keen political insight and a novelist's instict for storytelling, the tale of the Cambodian elctions and the following party, with it's unexpected end. She has written a fascinating account, both tragic andfunny, of a beautiful country.
Author: David Khorram
Publisher:
Published: 2007-12
Total Pages: 238
ISBN-13: 9780980053104
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAward-winning columnist and South Pacific eye surgeon Khorram brings togetherthe most popular pieces of his Saipan Tribune column.
Author: Audrey Pavia
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Published: 2009-05-18
Total Pages: 129
ISBN-13: 0470493399
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe lizard craze is undeniable, and the small, friendly gecko is a big hit among pet owners. If you are interested in, or have a gecko, this book will give you all the information you need to keep this fascinating reptile in captivity. From light and heat requirements to nutrition and health care, this book covers everything your gecko will need.
Author: Juile Bergman
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Published: 2012-09-04
Total Pages: 162
ISBN-13: 1620080370
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEditor Julie Bergman states in her introduction to Geckos that the purpose of this book is “to provide the reader with a straightforward, practical source of information on selecting and keeping geckos.” Her colorful guide achieves that aim and more, as it offers an authoritative overview of the many 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, interesting behaviors, longevity, and attractive appearance, geckos are favored by beginning hobbyists. Colorfully illustrated, Geckos provides guidelines for keepers who wish to add a gecko to their vivarium and maintain their pet in excellent health and condition. The editor provides an introduction to gecko characteristics including size, feet, eyes, color and pattern, scales, shedding, reproduction, tail, sexing and activity, to help beginners better understand the anatomy and behavior of these fascinating lizards. This Advanced Vivarium Systems title includes information about selecting a healthy gecko, handling, housing needs, water and feeding requirements. A separate chapter “Keeping Geckos Healthy” provides a complete primer on the health needs and veterinary care of these rewarding reptiles, including quarantine and acclimation considerations, stress, parasites, and specific disorders.
Author: Liz Palika
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2011-04-18
Total Pages: 103
ISBN-13: 1118068270
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGet your one-stop guide for understanding and raising this popular pet lizard. Reptiles are now kept in one out of every seven pet homes, so it's no surprise that millions have gone gaga for geckos. This fun, easy-to-follow guide provides the scoop on caring for these colorful, gentle creatures, with savvy tips on everything from diet and exercise to housing and veterinary care. The book covers how to properly handle a gecko, what to do if a gecko drops his tail, how to keep the right cage temperatures, ways to protect geckos from other pets, and where to find the best supplies. Liz Palika (Oceanside, CA) is an award-winning pet writer with more than 45 books to her credit, including Turtles & Tortoises For Dummies.
Author: Marie Kubiak
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2020-08-24
Total Pages: 524
ISBN-13: 111938995X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEasy-to-use, comprehensive reference covering the less common species encountered in general veterinary practice Handbook of Exotic Pet Medicine provides easy-to-access, detailed information on a wide variety of exotic species that can be encountered in general veterinary practice. Offering excellent coverage of topics such as basic techniques, preventative health measures, and a formulary for each species, each chapter uses the same easy-to-follow format so that users can find information quickly while working in the clinic. Presented in full colour, with over 400 photographs, the book gives small animal practitioners the confidence to handle and treat more familiar pets such as budgerigars, African grey parrots, bearded dragons, corn snakes, tortoises, pygmy hedgehogs, hamsters and rats. Other species that may be presented less frequently including skunks, marmosets, sugar gliders, koi carp, chameleons and terrapins are also covered in detail to enable clinicians to quickly access relevant information. Provides comprehensive coverage of many exotic pet species that veterinarians may encounter in general practice situations Presents evidence-based discussions of topics including biological parameters, husbandry, clinical evaluation, hospitalization requirements, common medical and surgical conditions, radiographic imaging, and more The Handbook of Exotic Pet Medicine is an ideal one-stop reference for the busy general practitioner seeing the occasional exotic animal, veterinary surgeons with an established exotic animal caseload, veterinary students and veterinary nurses wishing to further their knowledge.
Author: Sonia Hernandez-Divers
Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 50
ISBN-13: 1432938495
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCovers the responsibilities and rewards of keeping a pet gecko, including how to care for it, what to feed it, and the equipment needed.
Author: Alison Terry
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Published: 2013-09-16
Total Pages: 23
ISBN-13: 1483695158
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLittle Gecko loses his tail during a tumble down some rocks where he is playing with his brothers and sisters. He is afraid to go home to his mother without his tail, so he asks the bushveld animals, whom he meets, to help him to find his tail. Will Giraffe, Hippopotamus, Rhinoceros, Elephant, Lion and Monkey be able to help him find his tail?
Author: Philippe de Vosjoli
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Published: 2017-10-03
Total Pages: 318
ISBN-13: 162008225X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe leopard gecko has fast become the reptilian version of the parakeet or goldfish. Considered to be the first domesticated species of lizard, the leopard gecko is attractive, perfectly sized, and easy to breed. Leopard Gecko Manual takes a close look at all the characteristics that have made these attractive lizards so amazingly popular in the pet world. Written by a team of herpetoculture experts and gecko specialists, this up-to-date and authoritative guide provides reliable guidelines for keepers who wish to add a gecko to their vivarium and maintain their pet in excellent health and condition. This second edition is revised and expanded to include new sections on Gecko nutrition and feeding, housing, breeding, and banded Geckos. Inside the Leopard Gecko Manual: How to select leopard geckos as pets or for breeding Understanding the anatomy and behavior of these fascinating lizards Feeding your leopard gecko a nutritionally sound diet, with the latest insights on feeder insects and prepared foods How to design and maintain the ideal naturalistic habitat for your leopard gecko Detailed information on all aspects of breeding, egg-laying, and incubation What you need to know about skin shedding cycles and tail loss Recognizing signs of disease and how to handle health issues Special chapters on African fat-tailed geckos and other eublepharids
Author: Flora Brett
Publisher: Capstone
Published: 2019-05-01
Total Pages: 24
ISBN-13: 1496632257
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGeckos are known for their soft scales and sticky feet. But there's more to these small reptiles. Readers will discover all the details about these radical reptiles, including their life cycles, diet, habitat, and range. High-impact photos with a close text match, a range map, and a life cycle diagram support comprehension.
