The Bearded Dragon Manual (Advanced Vivarium Systems) (Paperback)

by Philippe de Vosjoli (Author), Robert Mailloux (Author) "Bearded dragon is the common name applied to lizards of the genus Pogona in the family Agamidae, several of which display a beardlike extension of..." (more)
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Product Description
The bearded dragons of Australia are some of the most exciting lizards in the pet trade and are taking the country by storm. This updated, revised, and more comprehensive version of The General Care and Maintenance of Bearded Dragons is the most up-to-date and complete guide available for these popular lizards. The authors provide the essential information for choosing, housing, feeding, interacting, and providing proper veterinary care for bearded dragons. A chapter on the frilled dragon may encourage you to also consider this fascinating Australian lizard.

Product Details

• Paperback: 174 pages
• Publisher: BowTie Press; 1 edition (August 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1882770595
• ISBN-13: 978-1882770595
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #160,180 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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• This item is part of The Advanced Vivarium Series Series.

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Very Best Guide to the Care of Bearded Dragons, September 3, 2002

By	Jamie D. Greene (Milton, WV United States) - See all my reviews

My husband and I have read basically every book on the subject of Bearded Dragon care in our quest to provide our babies the best possible life. This is BY FAR the best and most knowledgeable book available on the market. I would recommend this book to anyone with a genuine interest in these beautiful reptiles. There are a lot of other books available, but this one is by far superior to all of the others. It's worth the money to the serious herp hobbyist! Good luck with your beardies!

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book about Bearded Dragons, April 21, 2002

By A Customer

This is a very good book. It is easy to understand, has a lot of beautiful images and it brings up almost everything that you need to know to take care of a Bearded Dragon. The book also tell about things that you don't really HAVE to know - but you wonder about. I can really recomend this book!

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for beginners and seasoned Dragon keepers alike, October 2, 2005

By	Roger J. Buffington (Huntington Beach, CA United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This is a very excellent reference manual for anyone who wishes to keep and enjoy Bearded Dragon lizards. It is eminently readable, well-organized, and gives the reader a clear idea of what to do and what not to do as regards raising Dragons. These animals have become very popular as pets in many parts of the world due to their cool appearance, nice personalities, and hardiness. This book gives the reader pretty much what he or she needs to know in selecting and caring for a Bearded Dragon. Although much of this information can be found for free on the Internet, I nevertheless enjoyed reading this book and I did learn some new things about caring for dragons. Further, some of the information on the Internet is either wrong, or at least controversial. This book derives its sources from qualified veterinarians and naturalists.

One of the things I really like about this book is the "FAQ" (Frequently Asked Questions) that appear throughout the text. These are generally Q & As to common problems and errors in raising Bearded Dragons. I wish I had had this book when I first got my Beardie; I made one or two of the errors that this book warns about.

If you are going to buy one book about caring for Bearded Dragons, this one is the one to get. It is also a fun read.