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Snakes: Their Care and Keeping

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Lenny Flank writes great books on snakes and lizards. This one contains so much information it's almost like an encyclopodia--except that it's fun to read. A definite must for all devotees.

This book has it all, from basic biology to handling, breeding, feeding and health care tips and much much more including several colour pictures of just about every snake imagionable. This book is very well written plus the author has a wonderful sense of humor. It is geared more toward the amateur herper although I an sure that all experienced herpers will enjoy reading this book. An absolute must for amateur herpers.

Regarding the reviewer below---I see one of my creationist "friends" has decided to pay a visit.

I didn't do any of the reviews here. I don't have to. I have my own author section right there at the bottom. Even lists my professional credentials.

The book is not a complete waste of time to read, *but* it is a complete waste of your money (perhaps check it out from your local library...).

The author is not a professional and doesn't possess any formal or academic background in the field; he is a hobbyist. This is all well and good, but if I want precise information on how to properly care for my snake, it certainly wouldn't be from another hobbyist.

Overall, the book does provide decent supplemental information from another hobbyist, but it is certainly not up to being one's primary or sole source of information to caring for your snake. In this respect, it is wholly lacking.

If the reader is seeking expert, *qualified* information (and if you genuinely care about your snake), he or she certainly will not find it in this book.