Snakes: The Keeper and the Kept [Hardcover]

Carl F., Kauffeld (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 248 pages
• Publisher: Doubleday; 1ST edition (June 1969)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0385086520
• ISBN-13: 978-0385086523
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,632,603 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just another snake book., January 7, 2003

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Mr. Randy L. Hallman "(suproman)" (Henderson, Nevada USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Snakes: The Keeper and the Kept (Hardcover)

I first read this book when I was quite young, in Junior High school I believe. I am now 42 years old. I read it again in my twenties. It has been awhile since I read it but I still remember its magic. This book has two identities. It is of course about snakes and their captive environment. Though outdated it is still full of interesting tid-bits about snake care and behavior. The second identity of this book is more like a novel, especially to a youngster interested in snakes. Each chapter is full of adventure and the experiences of the author. It is well written in that you almost feel like you are in his boots when he catches and cares for his reptiles. Each page excites you to read the next. This is a fun book for anyone who enjoys snakes and snake hunting. I also highly recommend it for helping to teach a youngster the joy of reading due to its well-written novel type style and its interesting topic. It is also a wonderful book for any adult who wants to reminisce about a carefree youth or revisit childhood interests. I will always keep a copy of this gem in on my bookshelf. It's about time I read it again.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A special book for both reference and enjoyment, November 2, 1999

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George Smithson (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Snakes: The Keeper and the Kept (Hardcover)

I thought this book was out of print and have been hording it jealously. I bought it orginally as a reference to help me as a novice snake owner, but I found the information facinating and gained a knowledge and love for snakes that I would never have expected. I will be thrilled to tell my friend whose kids just bought a snake that this treasure is available.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quite possibly the best general work on reptile husbandry., June 11, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Snakes: The Keeper and the Kept (Hardcover)

In my own extensive, lifetime herpetological library, this book rates as my favorite, and one of the best general works on reptile husbandry available anywhere. It is THE perfect snake book for the young herpetologist or adult collector new to the hobby. I used to run into Carl every so often while snakehunting in the Carolinas in my youth, and he was as wonderful a person as he was a top curator. His writings about snakehunting in "the old days" is as fascinating for the casual reader as for the experienced herp. This book was probably his best work, and years ago I paid nearly twice this price in an auction for an original copy.