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Susan Barnard has produced a handsome and concise
introductory volume on the subject of reptile care. Chapters include:
Brief notes on nomenclature, taxonomy, anatomy and physiology; selecting,
handling and transporting; the captive environment; feeding and
nutritional disorders; health, medical and necropsy considerations; and
reproduction and egg incubation. There are also 14 appendices, which
constitute the bulk of the book, and include climates, habits, habitats
and approximate adult sizes of the reptiles; maintenance of insect
colonies; five appendices on composition of different foods; preferred
foods; poisonous plants; two appendices on therapeutics; products
mentioned; and measurement conversions. |
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