The Ball Python (Herpetocultural Library) [Paperback]

Philippe De Vosjoli (Author), Philippe De Vosjoli (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2005 | Series: Herpetocultural Library

From the experts at Advanced Vivarium Systems™

The ball python appeals to enthusiasts for many reasons—it’s form, color, and pattern are attractive in a way that is distinctively African; it doesn’t attain a size that is a problem to maintain; and it readily becomes tame and is easy to handle. But for all of these pluses, caring for a ball python can be quite challenging. The Ball Python Manual is filled with the most up-to-date information pm selecting, acclimating, housing, and maintaining this fascinating snake. You’ll also find information on the husbandry and propagation of this often misunderstood species, including tips on how to overcome problems with feeding and diseases.

About AVS: The highly acclaimed Advanced Vivarium Systems® books, founded and guided by herpetocultural pioneer Philippe de Vosjoli, are the #1 books on reptile care. From choosing a pet, to selecting a veterinarian, to feeding, housing, breeding, and more, these books deliver the most helpful and up-to-date information available on popular reptiles and amphibians kept as pets.

Product Details

• Paperback: 74 pages
• Publisher: Advanced Vivarium Systems (February 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1882770722
• ISBN-13: 978-1882770724
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #622,262 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #11 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Science > Agricultural Sciences > Animal Husbandry
  • #33 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Home & Garden > Animal Care & Pets > Reptiles & Amphibians

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The Bare Minimum, June 12, 2008

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H.G.R. (Texas) - See all my reviews

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It has been argued that there is free and more fresh information on the web.

Well, that's exactly true. But the point of this book is to provide the amateur with a handy, basic, simplified guide to homing this pet. The basics of these herps hasn't changed. This to-the-point reference with good color photos only costs a couple bucks-well worth it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Basic and Thorough, April 3, 2006

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Melody Englund "songbird" (Rainier, Oregon USA) - See all my reviews
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I enjoyed this book very much, especially all the information on breeding and morphs. If I had this book before, my poor python wouldn't have gotten burned on the heat source in his enclosure.

The best book for the price that I've seen.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice book, December 31, 2010

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I bought this book for my son for his new ball python. It's got good information but it's more directed on how to handle imported balls. No info on the anatomy of the snake but lots of info on disease/parasite control.