Geckoes: Biology, Husbandry, and Reproduction [Hardcover]

Friedrich-Wilhelm Henkel (Author), Wolfgang Schmidt (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0894649191 | ISBN-13: 978-0894649196 | Publication Date: October 1995 | Edition: 1st English Edition

This comprehensive survey of geckoes is the only book currently available in English devoted exclusively to these unique and fascinating creatures. Geckoes, a rich and diverse group of reptiles, have successfully adapted to a wide variety of climates and habitats, and seldom present any problems if kept correctly. This beautifully illustrated volume explains the history, evolution, and range of the species, and also provides the information necessary for all aspects of gecko care and breeding -- including housing, heating, lighting, incubation, diet, and the treatment of disease. This book, written by two of Europe's most eminent gecko specialists, will prove an invaluable addition to the library of anyone who deals with geckoes in an amateur or professional capacity

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German

Product Details

• Hardcover: 237 pages
• Publisher: Krieger Pub Co; 1st English Edition edition (October 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0894649191
• ISBN-13: 978-0894649196
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,956,685 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful reference manual for the amature Herp Hobbyist, October 27, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Geckoes: Biology, Husbandry, and Reproduction (Hardcover)

This book contains a great deal of information on nearly every species, including most of the necessary information to properly maintain and breed these animals in captivity. It is the best, most informative, and most packed with facts book I have found to date on Geckos. I recomend this book highly.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have reference for anyone interested in Geckos., January 10, 1998

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This review is from: Geckoes: Biology, Husbandry, and Reproduction (Hardcover)

"Geckoes" translated by John Hackworth 1995, from the original German Edition 1991. John Hackworth, who is also an amateur herpetologist has done an excellent translation of this extensive manuscript. This book is an great reference for anyone interested in geckos. It has 77 species accounts covering the geckos that are most commonly kept in captivity. "Geckoes" covers information about geckos in detail that many other books of this type often over generalize. The book that I would recommend in every gecko enthusiast's library.

1 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Coborn's book is better and cheaper!, January 31, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Geckoes: Biology, Husbandry, and Reproduction (Hardcover)

This book is waaayyy overpriced, when you can get John Coborn's Breeding and Keeping Geckoes, a much better book with larger and better illustrations for much less than half the price. Only if you're a biology major doing a thesis on geckoes would you need Henkel's book.