This work is part of a two-volume set that provides a guide to all known families of lizards, outlining the geographical distribution along with the natural habitats and lifestyles for each species. Volume One describes geckoes, fin-footed lizards, agamas, chameleons, iguanas, basilisks and anoles. Drawing on the firsthand experiences of herpetological enthusiasts, the book details: husbandry practices for feeding; administering vitamin and mineral supplements; breeding; and setting up, heating, lighting and maintaining vivaria. Descriptions and colour photographs illustrate physical characteristics of the lizards.
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Zielgruppe
Für höhere Schule und Studium
Für Beruf und Forschung
Illustrationen
colour photographs, bibliography, index
ISBN-13
978-0-89464-939-4 (9780894649394)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
The Care and Husbandry of Lizards; In the Vivarium; Vivaria; Sunlight and Artificial Lighting; Feeding; Vitamins, Minerals and Trace Elements; Reproduction; Artificial Incubation; Temperature Dependent ""Sex-Fixing""; Geckoes; Lidded Geckoes; Double-Fingered Geckoes; Bell-Fingered Geckoes; Gekkoninae; Fin-Footed Lizards; Agamas; Chameleons; Iguanas; Basilisks; Anolis; Spiny Iguanas; Keel-Tailed Iguanas.