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50 Really Exotic Pets: A Fur-and-Feather-Free Guide to the Most Lovable Tarantulas, Tortoises, Snakes, Frogs, Lizards, and Other Creatures (Paperback)

~ David Manning (Author)
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Think cats and dogs are for the birds?

It's time for something more exotic . . .

Whether you're already an exotic pet owner or you're thinking about becoming one, here is your one-stop guide to owning such unusual household pets as lizards, snakes, frogs, newts, spiders, and insects. Increasingly popular, these creatures offer low-maintenance, low-allergy, space-saving alternatives to traditional pets. This practical and accessible handbook covers more than fifty of the most popular amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates available from captive-bred stock and offers care requirements, handling advice, breeding information, photographs, and more for each species. It also includes expert advice on:

  • Choosing the most suitable species
  • Setting up a tank or vivarium
  • Feeding and proper diet
  • Health hazards and warning signs
  • And much more!

Product Details

  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Harper Paperbacks; 1 edition (May 27, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0061491810
  • ISBN-13: 978-0061491818
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.8 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,389,705 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars 50 Really Exotic Pets, June 22, 2008
This book is excellent for the person contemplating
the purchase of an exotic pet. The author describes
the optimum environment and feeding for the animals
described. Sample pets are:
o The African Clawed Frog
o Leopard Gecko
o Bearded Dragon Lizards
o The Milk Snake
o Rough Green Snake
o The Leaf Insect

The acquisition would be perfect for the pet
enthusiast in your house.
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