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Must for all reptile and amphibian lovers!
My first grade son loves this book! The pictures are so vibrant and the information is perfect for pre-school- early elementary students.

mamas point of view
Great book for my 8 year old grandson who is crazy about lizards and such. Just right for him to read himself and to help him identify the ones he sees.

Excellent book!
My son has read this book over 100 times!He loves it.It has great information and pictures, with lots of details.Very useful! ... Read more

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No one who keeps reptiles can afford to be ignorant aboutreptile parasites and their treatment. This best-selling, easy-to-usebook offers readers essential information on how to identify the mostcommon parasites of reptiles and how to most effectively treatthem. Includes drug charts and dosages. Highly recommended forhobbyists and pet stores. Illustrated with many black and whitephotos. 83 pp. ... Read more

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Buy it you'll like it.
Great book with alot of information and pictures. I have a lab quality microscope and this book did wonders in helping me find the problem with my reptile.

Great book!!
Super fast shipping and amazing book!!Recommend for any reptile keepers wanting to understand parasites better!!

Wonderfully useful for hobbyists and vets alike
This book is absolutely essential for the library of anyone has more than one pet reptile in their care.While home diagnosis shouldn't take the place of a veterinarian, this book teaches you exactly how to view fecal floats and smears under a microscope, and identify a variety of different parasites.With practice, you can screen your own collection, and know when you SHOULD take them to a vet.It also gives medications and doseages for treatment of different parasites.This version of the book is still valid, but I'll be buying the newer, updated version for myself today.

Just wish it was longer!
I just wish this book was longer! I learned a lot from such a small book.

Essential Knowledge for the True Reptile Lover
Consider yourself a true reptile lover?Then you should concerned about the well being of your pet.A healthy pet is a happy pet.Keep your pet well-fed and in good hygienic condition is essential.However, it is possible that the reptile may be suffering from parasites without our knowledge (such as through food).This book tells the pet lover what are the various parasites, what symptoms, what cures, etc.It is truly a good book on the topic.

The words, of what I would consider in ideal size, are printed on good quality "glossy" paper and very professional.

I have a copy and I think it's the best book available I can find about the topic.This book that's good in appearance and content.Get it if you are a true reptile lover. ... Read more

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Explores the world of reptiles, discussing their subspecies and races, anatomy, behavior, and habitat, and providing photographs and detailed descriptions of individual species. ... Read more

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National Audubon Society First Field Guide Reptiles
I bought this book for my preschool grandchildren that I care for part time. I had purchased the shell book at a garage sale & they loved it. So I went online to find other book in the same series. It is something that I can enjoy with them together.

The best book for beginners
This book shows so much insight to both beginners and veterans in the field of reptiles. It shows what they eat, where they're found, and most importantly, what they look like and if they are poisonous or not. A great book for a beginner herpetologist.

Reptiles (National Audobon Society's First Field Guide)
This is a wonderful little book! I bought this for my 4 year old son, and he just loves it. He is not yet able to read, but really enjoys the beautiful photos. It also comes with a reference card that has thumbnailsof all of the most common reptiles. So that if you see one, you can find itquickly. He looks at it for hours. It's a fun learning tool.

Reptiles (National Audobon Society's First Field Guide)
This is a wonderful little book! I bought this for my 4 year old son, and he just loves it. He is not yet able to read, but really enjoys the beautiful photos. It also comes with a reference card that has thumbnailsof all of the most common reptiles. So that if you see one, you can find itquickly. He looks at it for hours. It's a fun learning tool. ... Read more

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Funny Funny
This is a short book and it is a small book in size. But the laughs you will recieve from this book makes it worth the money. If you collect attorney jokes or if you are a lawyer with a sense of humor this book is for you. It does not just have 'insult the lawyer' type jokes but many jokes all involving attorneys. Enjoy.

Funny, But Short
I received this book as a gag gift before I started law school. It was a neat coffee table type book for any aspiring or current lawyer. Most of the jokes aren't new. In fact, you probably already would know the setup if all it gave you were the punchlines. But its nice to have a compendium of jokes and anecdotes all in one place.

What can I say? I liked it.

We alsolove lawyers in Brazil!
First time I read it was during a 2-hour long evening bus trip between NYC and Wilmington, DE. I'm positive about two things: first, it was too short, I'd need at least half an hour more of laughing, and second, nobody in that bus will ever forget about that trip ... Read more

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Lizards, Turtles & Crocodilians is Part Two of an ambitious two volume set comprising The Handbook of Reptiles and Amphibians of Florida. Magnificent color photographs, along with species accounts which include descriptions, habitats, similar species, natural history and range charts, identify all of the lizards, turtles, and crocodilians found in Florida. Detailed drawings emphasize characteristics which aid in identification. ... Read more

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Informative-useful to the beginner and intermediate herper
This book provides color photographs as well as a range map for each species listed. The detailed drawings on locomation and the different methods of movement also helps in understanding how snakes do what they do. The brief section on the workings of serpentine anatomy provide relevant information for those interested in the natural history and evolution of snakes. It also provides information for many of the sub-species found in Florida, which is something that other general field guides tent to overlook. This book came highly recommended by an expert florida herpetologist. The beginner will find the detailed photographs as well as the range maps a must for identifying the many species of snakes found throughout Florida. The intermediate hobbyist will find the taxonimic listing as well as natural history indespensible in the field when trying to locate the elusive varieties of serpents. This book is really somewhat of a natural history text, as well as a field guide wrapped up in one. Its small size makes it easy to carry into the field, where it would be used most. It could be considered slightly dated, as the classification of some of the snakes as endangered or species of special concern has changed, the identification information has not. I bought the book used, so an updated version may be out.

An excellent field guide for FL residents & snake lovers.
Provides color pictures, descriptions, range maps, and habitat information for each species of snake in Florida.The authors also describe similar species, natural history, and reproduction for each species.The book contains information (photos/description) of various FL environments (e.g. mangroves, cypress swamps,hammocks, pine flatwoods).Charts included provide abundance of each species in various environments.Good basic description on snake senses & locomotion.I plan to buy parts 2 & 3!

Excellent field guide.
Allowed me to positively identify many species in my area -- far better descriptions and pictures than any other book I've seen. ... Read more

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realistic, full-color stickers introduce youngsters to a ferocious Komodo dragon, a mild-mannered box turtle, an intriguing thorny devil, and 14 other curious creatures. Includes identifying captions.
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This is a new edition of the clearest, most authoritative guide to reptiles and amphibians you will find. From the Tomato Frog to the Cornsnake, discover over 400 species of reptiles and amphibians from around the world. 600 incredible photos, annotations and detailed descriptions highlighting chief characteristics and distinguishing marks will help you to identify different species quickly and easily. It covers everything from anatomy and lifecycle to behavior and includes maps showing you the geographical distribution of each species. It is perfect for nature lovers and pocket-sized so you can take it anywhere. ... Read more

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extremely satisfied!
i purchased this book for my grandson - was very happy w/this as it was exactly as described - just like new!
shipping was prompt and it was packaged well. would buy from this seller again!

Great photos and great for kids
My 7 year old LOVES this book! The photos are great (better than illustrations) and I can read all the details to him.Every little boy should have this set of books!

Great!But some details are off.. ..
First off I'd just like to say that this book is great for getting your foot into Herpetology.It quickly gets you acquainted with all the different types of reptiles and amphibians and what makes a reptile a reptile and what makes an amphibian an amphibian.The pictures are great and the book as a whole is very well put together.

My only thing is that the length measurements are off.They list the chinese box turtle (cuora flavomarginata) as only reaching 4-4.5" long.Which is wrong and anyone that is into turtles knows that they can get up to 7 inches.And the African Spur Thighed Tortoise aka. Sulcatta is listed as only reaching 12-15".They can EASILY reach 30" long and the largest on record is 41.6".

I never leave reviews, but I just wanted to share this because it makes me question the integrity of the other information as well.

I love the book though and it is a great reference guide!

a useful book
I've the same book but a french one, it is the most useful book a reptiles' lover must have. It is simple to read, to understand. There's a good introduction to reptiles classifications (which is not obvious for begginers), the "identity card" for each animal is well conceived.
A good book to bring for travelling.

One great book.
Like all the books in this series "Reptiles and Amphibians" gives a species by species look at a huge variety of creatures.From Chameleons to Cobras this book has a great selection.There are not many field guides out there with such fantastic and detailed photos so I suggest it for anyone who loves the to some "unlovable" slimy or scaly creatures of our world. ... Read more

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Open your eyes to a world of discovery.

Explore a kingdom where the real dragons roam. Visit the many wonders of the reptile world, including flying snakes, underwater lizards, and rare dinosaur relatives. A wealth of facts, combined with dramatic photography, ensures that Eye Wonders are the perfect educational start for young children. Eye Wonders is a groundbreaking reference series specially developed for younger children aged five plus. In a stunning style departure for DK, wonderful photography shows subjects within their natural setting, offering a whole new level of information through powerful images. Vocabulary is accessible to children aged five plus, with the meanings of new, subject-related words clearly explained. The series provides an excellent knowledge base on the natural world for children starting to learn. The combination of breathtaking visuals and informative, accurate text will hook even those children who usually avoid books. ... Read more

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Yikes!
This is a horrifying book about lizards (just look at the cover if you doubt me).It is definitely not suitable for children under the age of 12, unless you want to scare the crap out of the child.

If you want your children to grow up being afraid of lizards, this book should do the trick.But most lizards are not dangerous at all.So in my opinion, there is no good reason to teach your child to be afraid of lizards.

Amazing, amazing book!
My son is 7, and autistic, yet he can read.We are trying to fill him with as much information as he will take in, and having books like DK's eye wonder/eye witness series definitely makes that FUN!!!They are informative, and yet keep his attention, and he'll sit reading it over and over!We got this for $4.99 at our book fair, a great deal since he hasn't been able to put it down!Now he wants to be a biologist!That is SO inspiring, considering the journey we've been on in this world called autism!I know this will be tough enough to make it through all 3 of my sons, and the information is relevant and interesting enough to keep them all excited!

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The latest findings, brought vividly to life.

This highly acclaimed encyclopedia combines authoritative, easy-to-read essays with exciting photographs showing reptiles and amphibians in their natural habitats. Illustrations explain anatomy and biological features, and maps show world distribution of species. Commissioned articles by scientists, zoologists and researchers provide the latest findings and interpretations of data.

Each species listing has a "factfile" of essential data: scientific order and population; distribution (with a color-coded map) and habitat; size and color; reproduction and life cycle; longevity and conservation status.

All status descriptions have been updated in this revised edition, which also includes:

• Descriptions of all new families of amphibians and reptiles
• Updated range maps for all families
• Revised family relationship diagrams in light of current taxonomic understanding
• New species and genus totals for all groups.

Authoritative, comprehensive and beautiful, this landmark volume is strongly recommended for anyone with a keen interest in amphibians and reptiles.

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Makes learning about reptiles fun!
What has been the "read it again, mom" book for the past few weeks?!?Life-Size Reptiles by Hannah Wilson!Not your typical fluffy storybook by any means, but hey, I do have a 2 1/2 year old boy who loves snakes, crocodiles, and anything creepy crawly.The great thing about the Life-Size books, is that they really do have fold out pages showing the true to life size of many creatures.(yes, there are other titles in the series, like Dragons, Sharks and Amphibians).Snipets of information regarding the creatures depicted are included, but my little boy rarely lets me read them all.He loves the pictures and making the sounds his rapidly growing mind imagines belong to the huge (and even small) reptiles.Check them out, if you dare!They make learning fun!

My kids love this book!
My two children, a boy and a girl,love this book. It is exciting and fun to compare ourselves to these life size reptiles. There are also alot of interesting facts to go along with the great illustrations. It's very realistic-so not for the faint of heart! ... Read more

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Far from the line drawings and black-and-white photos of the past, Infectious Diseases and Pathology of Reptiles features high-quality, color photos of normal anatomy and histology, as well as gross, light, and electron microscopic images of pathogens and diseases. Many of these images have never before been published, and come directly from the esteemed editor’s collection documenting more than 30 years in the research of infectious diseases and veterinary care of reptiles.
A comprehensive reference, the book includes definitive information on every aspect of the anatomy, pathophysiology, and differential diagnosis of infectious diseases affecting reptiles. Beginning with a thorough review of the biology, anatomy, and histology of reptiles, the introductory chapters cover all major systems and provide the most complete single source for color images of reptile histology. It addresses the mechanism of reptile immunology and the response to pathogens, and explains how immunological response is key to differential diagnosis. Given the difficulty in isolating certain pathogens for identification, the book provides an overview of electron microscopy, complete with electron micrographs of reptile pathogens, and introduces the necessity of molecular methods for diagnosis. The text outlines serodiagnostics and the development and use of immunological reagents specifically designed for reptiles in tests such as indirect enzyme linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA). Finally, the book devotes several chapters to the viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic diseases known to reptiles and methods for isolating these pathogens.
With up-to-the-minute data, a never-before-seen collection of images, and a stellar panel of contributors, Infectious Diseases and Pathology of Reptiles is the definitive resource forveterinarians, biologists, and researchers involved in the study of pathogens infecting reptiles. ... Read more

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speedy delivery
My expectation to receive the book was within a week or ten days but I received it with three days. It arrived at the time I really needed it.
Many thanks for the prompt and fast delivery

Wael Khamas

Good book for veterinary pathologist and herpetologist
There are a lot of books written about domestic animals and some small exotic animals, but no numerous about reptiles. Additionally infectious disease is important for reptiles. This book consisted that described about techniques of reptile pathological examination and a lot of pathogens such as Herpesvirus, Cryptosporidium and more with nice firues. If you wanna study about infectious disease of reptiles, this book will give you help.

This is a masters piece
This is a book with alot of detail in histology and cytology. Many valuable knowledge about reptile in the aspect of biology and diseases, these information based on experts in pathology and pathogens of reptiles, also the valuable experience from the author working with reptiles over decades. ... Read more

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Muhammad Sharif Khan presents the most authoritative illustrated compendium on Pakistan's amphibians and reptiles--a work with no peer in its geographic realm.The book represents the distillation of nearly 40 years of research.Most species are illustrated in full color, and the text includes identification keys, descriptions, natural history, and distribution maps.This is a valuable guide for zoos and institutions, reptile keepers, and natural history travelers in Pakistan.It will be useful not only in Pakistan but in all the surrounding countries, the general region, and beyond. ... Read more

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A wonderful guide to herpetology of Pakistan
This books is written by probably the only world-renowned herpetologist hailing from Pakistan. M.S. Khan is a well-known author of over a hundred research articles on the subject of herpetology of Pakistan. He has described firsthand many species of snakes, lizards as well as frogs from various parts of Pakistan.This book, in its breadth and scope is the most authoritative treatise on the its subject matter. I hope that this book would rekindle the interest of a layman as well as that of Pakistani zoologists in the field of herpetology.

A superb scientific reference, unmatched in quality concerning its subject of expertise
Illustrated with full color photography throughout, Amphibians And Reptiles Of Pakistan is an extensive compendium of nearly 40 years of research. Intended especially for reptile keepers, zoos, and natural history travelers in Pakistan, Amphibians And Reptiles Of Pakistan offers basic locality, identification details, natural history, and distribution information with maps; the natural history includes compiled notes on each species' feeding habits and life cycle. The stunning photography and meticulous guides to the different families, including a step-by-step key to simplify the identification process, makes determining the species of a reptile of Pakistan as straightforward as possible. A superb scientific reference, unmatched in quality concerning its subject of expertise.
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An artfully illustrated hide-and-seek book, part of the best-selling All Aboard series, shows how animals like crocodiles, turtles, and iguanas can camouflage themselves and features witty verse explaining their actions. Reprint. ... Read more

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Great book
I'm a herpetologist (someone who studies reptiles and amphibians) and I am always looking for reptile books that are accurate and fun.The illustrations are beautiful and creative.Thumbs up!

Science!!!!Yes!!!!
I am going to be teaching Science this summer and I thought this was a great book for children.I plan to use it on my lessons and it is going to make it more enjoyable for the children.
This is a great book to have if you have children at home.

A worthwhile addition to the series
This and "How to Hide a Butterfly" are the two books of the entire series that my son is still requesting a good year after first receiving them. All of the books are at least good, but this one is one of the better ones. The best of them all is probably "How to Hide a Meadow Frog", which my son only no longer reads because it fell to pieces about 2 months ago from constant reading. Butterfly, Crocodile, and Octopus are all also very good. Unless you're buying the whole series, I'd take a pass on "How to Hide a Polar Bear" and "How to Hide a Parakeet". The former tries, but the mammals simply don't hide as interestingly as the insects or the amphibians, while the latter depends too much on the mottled brown birds, when there are plenty of birds out there that hide very well with more interesting coloration. ... Read more

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Over-reaching title
I got this book shortly after returning from South America and at first glance I was impressed. The cover is decent, the publishing quality higher than expected, and the intro a good start. Unfortunately, the content is a disappointment. I have three main complaints about this volume, and some background will add perspective to these criticisms. I have been keeping and breeding poison frogs of the family Dendrobatidae for nearly a decade and am familiar with R.D. Bartlett as author of numerous articles for the pet trade. Rather than articles from the hobby, I prefer the scientific literature, journals or texts on various herpetological subjects. I have made nearly a dozen trips to the Neotropics with friends or family in the last 5 years and have seen both the dendrobatids I study as well as over a hundred species of frogs and dozens of species of lizards and snakes.

My experiences in Central and South America have led me to conclude that ecotourist guides are ineffective. Whether they are for plants or animals, these guides are geared for people who are somewhat interested in a particular taxon, but relatively ignorant of the species. I have found that ecotourist guides illustrate a limited number of representative animals. This is justified in regions where there are hundreds of species including some new to science. However, the illustrations or descriptive text are so vague and generalized that they can't be used to identify species. The problem with ecotourist guides is that if you necessarily limit the number of species then you need more detail and information to make sure you are identifying the correct subject. However, most ecotourists want, at quick glance, to know what they saw and rarely require great detail. My first attempts to identify birds from an ecotourist guide were frustrating because of the lack of detail. I now travel with detailed excellent bird guides from various regions. I have been awaiting the herp equivalent of these books but the Bartletts' ecotourist's guide falls well short of the mark.

The information offered is vague, downright silly, or wrong. For each animal there is a species account that includes size, identifying features, voice, reproduction, similar species, habitat/range, and comments. Size is a generalized descriptor but it frequently does not help in distinguishing between similar species. Identifying features usually state the obvious but after reading a number of these one gets the impression that an animal could not be identified based on what the Bartletts have written. Voice descriptions are useless. Frogs usually call in mixed species choruses so one would have to have a calling animal in front of them to ascertain what it sounded like. Many frogs quiet themselves upon human approach so it would take patience to catch a frog species calling. I don't believe the average `ecotourist' would make that effort. The calling description is also difficult to use. What is a "series of peeps", "two syllables often repeated", or "repeated buzzes"? The habitat/range info is equally useless. Take this quote from Platemys platycephala: "Although essentially aquatic, twist-necked turtles wander far overland during the rains and when water levels are high. They may be left high and dry as the waters recede." Does this mean one can find this turtle anywhere in the entire Amazon basin? Numerous ranges are listed as primary, secondary, or edge habitats or entire countries. Well of course! I guess it wouldn't be in the book if it didn't occur in the Amazon!

Ah, but then that would be an incorrect assumption. Dendrobates azureus and D. tinctorius are poison frogs inhabiting the Guiana shield of South America. This geographically distinct region from the Amazon consists of a massive up welled landmass on the northern edge of South America. Take the following account of D. azureus. Voice: "Males produce easily overlooked peeps." The call of a male D. azureus is actually a soft buzz much like the electronic ballast of a fluorescent light fixture. Similar species: "Some dyeing poison frogs (D. tinctorius) are quite similar in color, but they usually sit in a more erect posture and often (but not always) have at least a little yellow on the back." Are the Bartletts suggesting that posture is an identifying characteristic of these species? They seem to think so, as they repeat that stance shortly thereafter under the account of D. tinctorius. Habitat/range: "This poison frog has become quite uncommon over much of its original range and is now found in isolated pockets of pinelands and surrounding rainforest near the Brazilian border in Southwestern Suriname. Of difficult access, this region is technically somewhat north of the actual delineation of the Amazon Basin but is drained by several rivers that do terminate in the Amazon." What exactly was the original range of this species? Difficult access to be sure. An expedition to collect this extremely rare species a few years ago was restricted as the local indigenous community controls the area. This region is not in the Amazon proper, but even more glaring is the Bartlett's stated reason for inclusion that the region has rivers that drain in the Amazon. Aside from the absurdity of that argument most of this region's rivers, the Sipaliwini included, flow north and drain into the Atlantic Ocean. So why are D. azureus and D. tinctorius included in this book? I can only conclude that they make pretty pictures, and like much of his dendrobatid section, are based on their popularity in the pet hobby.

The entire dendrobatid section of this guide is filled with errors. The indigenous people of the Amazon did not use these frogs to "concoct a potent toxin from these compounds with which they coat darts and arrows." Only the Noanamá and Emberá Chocó Indians west of the Andes used frogs for poisoning darts. Most Amazonian hunting poisons are made from plants. The Bartletts frequently start to use locale as a defining characteristic for species but then lists the range as so wide, such as southeast Peru, that species overlap makes this technique useless. In fact they give no range for Dendrobates imitator and to beat that they include an incorrect photo of it. The Bartletts list the range of D. castaneoticus as Northeast Brazil (!), which is a massive area. Caldwell's description of the species specifies a much more restricted region. Under D. quinquevittatus they again say to use range to distinguish it from D. ventrimaculatus, yet the two species do have range overlap. They include an incorrect photo of D. quinquevittatus. They state that D. reticulatus are arboreal and while they are capable of climbing most hobbyists and field biologists know that they prefer a terrestrial lifestyle. Most of his accounts on Dendrobatids seem based on their, or others', hobby/pet trade experience. Many of the poison frog photos are of captive specimens. I wonder why they relied on these instead of in-situ shots of these animals if they were as widely traveled as they claim.

The Bartletts' vague mentality carries on in nearly every aspect of this book. Take the species account of Hyla leali.Bartlett calls it a non-descript frog that can most reliably be identified by what it is not (?!). There are hundreds of species of hylid frogs in the region. His photo of it is a Hyla brevifrons. Writing of vipers, they state that captive Bothriopsis bilineata can kill a lab mouse quickly.They remark repeatedly that nocturnal vipers are more prone to bite after dark. Obviously these comments are fluff and seem to be just words to fill the spaces; perfectly meaningless for identification or natural history.

The errors go on. I thought of listing them but there are simply too many to include here. Not to mention that I'm not being paid to correct the Bartletts' mistakes.

My last critique is of the photos. They are generally good and usually catch the identifying characteristics of the frogs, but the print quality is poor. It seems as if someone went bonkers with the hue/saturation settings in Photoshop, as many of the bright colors come off as garish and inaccurate. Some appear as if printed with a color laser printer. Nonetheless, the photos are the only useful part of this book. In fact this book would be more useful if it were just a collection of photos with species captions. That could certainly limit the number of inaccuracies.

The authors present themselves as Amazonian experts but after reading through this work it seems they just made a number of trips to the Iquitos region, taken a bunch of photos of the region's herps (as indicated by the location captions), and decided to publish a book. I would guess that many of the animals were identified for them; otherwise some research would have produced a deeper knowledge. The topic seems broader than their experience and their facts and natural history information come off as made up or based on limited dealings with the animals. They certainly could have benefited from delving into the literature on ranges, natural history, and other details that scientists have been documenting for years.

If you have herp experience or are serious about these animals then I can't recommend this book. It is inferior to Rodriguez and Duellman's, Guide to the Frogs of the Iquitos Region, Amazonian Peru, and Dixon and Soini's guide to the Reptiles of the Iquitos region. This book does have more photos, some of which prove useful in identifying animals. But if you were to take the Bartletts' advice and travel to the region with any of the South America tour companies, many with herp experts, then those experts will likely identify the animals for you free of charge.

A straightforward listing of species
A lengthy inset section of full-color photographs beautifully illustrates Reptiles And Amphibians Of The Amazon: An Ecotourist's Guide, which is a straightforward listing of species of frog, salamander, turtle, lizard, snake, and more. Each entry describes the species' appearance (with a note in regard to similar-looking species), habitat, reproductive cycle, and much more. Reptiles And Amphibians Of The Amazon an excellent catalogue and reference for field identification. Also very highly recommended is the Bartlett's A Field Guide To Florida Reptiles And Amphibians.

Reptiles and Amphibians of the Amazon: An Ecotourist's Guide
Reptiles and Amphibians of the Amazon: An Ecotourist's Guide by Richard D. Bartlett and Patricia P. Bartlett is a 291 page paperback published by the University Press of Florida. Having read several of the Bartletts' guides to herp captive care, I was a bit disappointed by this effort. It appears that the Bartletts' main talent lies in husbandry and less in the realm of writing about field herping. The species overviews are weak and several are misinformed. The Bartletts refer to some species that do not even occur in the Amazon region while leaving several very important and common species out of the guide. This was surprising for a book that aims to furnish information on some of the more common herps throughout Amazonia. As a matter of fact, the majority of the reptiles and amphibians that are illustrated in this book are unlikely to even be seen by an ecotourist. I found the photo quality to be poor and numerous species were misidentified. Furthermore, the title is a bit misleading as most of the species represented in this book are from the Upper Amazon region of Peru, making this guide not as user friendly in other areas of the Amazon. I have traveled extensively, and the Amazon is one of my favorite spots to visit. I was really hoping to finally have a herp guide that would prove useful throughout the mighty Amazon. Looks like my wait continues! ... Read more

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Thundering herds of lizards roam Cretaceous America, and the earth trembles with their passage. Enormous yet graceful meat-eaters shred the still-living meat from the bones of placid plant-eating saurians. Tyrannosaurus rex, the most fearsome carnivore that ever lived, is king. But even T-rex isn't safe from the greedy eyes and the ravenous appetites of a band of bird-quick Deinonychus. A tale from an age before humans and language, Age of Reptiles: Tribal Warfare is a 128-page epic told entirely in pictures. Ricardo Delgado, production artist for "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," has crafted the finest graphic novel about dinosaurs ever released.Amazon.com Review
For anyone who loves dinosaurs as much as I do, this is one ofthe most beautifully detailed comics about those big extinctlizards. Ricardo Delgado, whose credits include several movie andtelevision storyboards and designs, presents this wordless comicsthat, precisely because there are no words to clutter up the story,feels like a strange kind of lost film footage. The story is aboutwhat happens when a roaming deinonychus band steals the eggs of afamily of tyrannosaurus rexes. Well, of course, the T Rexes wantrevenge! This edition features introductions by special effects legendRay Harryhausen and film maker John Landis. ... Read more

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"Beautiful" Is the Best Word To Describe It
Age Of Reptiles: Tribal Warfare
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Grade: A

Ricardo Delgado is a genius. That's all I can say--words can only begin to describe his creation, Age Of Reptiles: Tribal Warfare. He wrote and drew the series, which is a breathtakingly original look on the world of the dinosaurs.

The whole comic has no dialogue; Delgado relies on facial expressions and exquisite detail to move the plot along. We don't even get so much as a 'roar' from the Tyrannosaurs. But the lack of dialogue makes it more like you're looking at page after page of paintings, rather than comic strip panels, which gives the book a story-board like feel to it.

The plot revolves around a Tyrannosaur clan, and their rivals, a band of Deinonychus. The Deinonychus' steal some eggs from the Tyrannosaur clan, and the clan spends the rest of the book getting revenge, in one form or another. But the Deinonychus' have a few tricks up their sleeves...

Delgado does too. The book takes some turns I didn't expect too, and that's not easy when you're doing a graphic novel that doesn't even have dialogue. Even the way it ended surprised me.

In the end, you just can't go wrong with Tribal Warfare. Delgado, though being rather new to the genre, is already a master in my book, and that's saying something. (It's also saying to go out there and read Tribal Warfare!!)

A masterpiece of sequential art
If you have any interest in sequential art, this masterpiece is a must read. It contains no text at all - just art, telling a story.

Also, although this book is pretty old, the dinosaurs are still surprisingly modern. Some even have feathers - pretty controversial back when this was written!

Do yourself a favor - track down a copy of this out of print book, and enjoy!

Great Narrative completely lacking text.
My review title sums it all up basically. I would recommend this not only to those who can appreciate dinosaurs but to anyone who can appreciate any form of visual storytelling. Delgado's artwork would make a text narrative redundant. The plot, mood and characters (which are all dinosaurs) are all brought to life to such a level that words on the page would seem to be nothing more than needless pollution. Even the various intricate personalities of all of these mute dinosaurs are very clear. They are rendered stylistically and filled with expression and intent. To put it simply, this is a must-own graphic novel. The task that Ricardo Delgado is accomplishing here is something that any serious artist should tip their hat to.

Amazing art and great storyline
Ricardo Delgado has outdone himself with this extroardinary graphic novel about feuding dinosaur families.This novel is a mix of Jurassic Park and The Land Before Time.A definite read for comic fans and/or dinosaur fans. ... Read more

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Customer Reviews (16)

Great little wildlife book
We just got back from an 8 day visit to the Galapagos and found this little book to be the perfect companion on hikes, bay tours, and just sitting around the hotel sighting herons, gulls, etc. Our local naturalists all said this was the book they used, so that seemed like a good recommendation. The overview descriptions, followed by plates of the different types of animals, were very helpful. 1 criticism - seemed like a lot of information on cetaceans which we certainly never saw.I would have appreciated a similar book on the plants of the area - Amazon should sell those as a package, if one exists.....

Great Organization - Great Info
This book is ideal for a trip to the Galapagos where you want to have some useful, well organized, compact information about the animals you will see.

The pages have clear organization and layout and the only thing lacking is significant information about the sea life.

Birds, Mammals and Reptiles of the Galapagos Islands
Bought this guide as a primer and in hand guide for a trip to the Galapagos. Getting excited.

Birds, Mammals & Reptiles of the Galapagos Islands
Very good book.We went to the Galapagos Island the first of August and this was a reference book for us.Very nice.Good pictures and information.About the right length.Took it with us as a reference guide.Sometimes it helps to see what a Blue-footed Booby really looks like.

Switcharoo edition
Just so you know...

* You originally clicked on the Turtleback edition (2006) from Yale University Press. You are looking at the Paperback edition (2001) from Yale University Press. If you add this book to your cart, you'll get the edition you originally clicked on.

I clicked on the spiral bound book, but despite the aboveassurance from your website that I would get the original book I investigated, I got the paperback edition which does not fold open easily. The whole point of ordering the spiral edition was to be able to fold the book with viewed pages folded flat.My bad for not complaining---but the review made me go look again at the note. ... Read more

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Keeping iguanas, frogs, insects and other invertebrates in a glass world is a popular pursuit.

This practical, fully illustrated guide has everything the enthusiast needs to know, with a focus on beginners. A one-stop reference for those starting out with a terrarium or vivarium, it covers the entire spectrum of suitable animals, from invertebratesto large snakes and lizards. David Alderton explains how to design setups that re-create natural habitats, as well as more clinical environments for closely monitoring difficult or delicate species. A brief account of some of the more suitable vivarium plants and their requirements is also included.

The book is divided into three main sections -- Reptiles, Amphibians and Invertebrates -- with extensive cross-referencing between them. There are detailed presentations on all key areas:

• Basic biology
• Housing
• Equipment
• Controlling the environment
• Furnishings: clinical and naturalistic
• Checklist of plants and methods of planting
• Food and feeding
• Breeding
• Health.

A comprehensive directory of species provides specific information on breeds suitable for beginners. This easy-to-use, illustrated volume presents all the most up-to-date information in a single volume, giving the enthusiast a complete reference.

Customer Reviews (2)

Poor book; poor pictures; poor reptiles; poor reader
This book was a complete waste of my time. Fortunately I got it from our local library. The selection of animals is quite limited with some taxa not even featured with a photo. It is more about animals than plants or vivaria per se, and yet, as said, the animals receive only cursory treatments. What is this book for? I suspect it exists to sell books for the company and is not in existence to help new vivaria-ists. Stay away!

Encyclopedia of vivs
Great book. Great pictures! Very educational. Highly recommend if your looking for a broad viv info. ... Read more

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Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers. ... Read more

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A hidden world of amphibians and reptiles awaits the outdoor adventurer in Georgia's streams, caves, forests, and wetlands. Amphibians and Reptiles of Georgia makes accessible a wealth of information about 170 species of frogs, salamanders, crocodilians, lizards, snakes, and turtles. Throughout, the book stresses conservation, documenting declines in individual species as well as losses of local and regional populations.

Customer Reviews (10)

Great book
Really nice, descriptive, and complete book on reptiles and amphibians of GA.The book gives a nice description, pictures, territory, and habits to help one ID a snake, frog, lizard, etc.I have not had this book long, but have already ID-ed a few critters I've seen in my backyard and while hiking.Highly recommended.

Lovely photos
This book provides a comprehensive overview of a wide range of species in a clear and well organized format.It's not a technical biology textbook, however, so there may not be enough detail for someone with more specialized knowledge of amphibians and reptiles.The book is fairly thick and heavy and not suited to carrying in the field, if that's what you want.However, it's just fine for sitting on a patio and looking up whatever you've seen in your garden or flowerbed.

Outstanding Georgia Amphibians and Reptiles Reference
I found this book to be a comprehensive and outstanding reference book about amphibians and reptiles in Georgia. It's also beautifully presented with a stunning color cover and numerous color photo illustrations throughout.

disappointed
I eagerly added this book to my collection but was disappointed in its brevity in several areas, especially the topic of subspecies. Subspecies, race or geographical variation is an important element of herpetology. Comprehensive it is not. Their format also leaves a lot of wasted space. A nice looking book.

Great Book
This is a terrific book on Southern reptiles and amphibians.The photographs are excellent and the range maps are very helpful.Amazon offers it at a very reasonable price.Highly recommended. ... Read more

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A must have, superb regional guide.
Having been involved in field herping for more than 30 years, I have gone through my share of field guides. Amphibians and Reptiles of Delmarva is one of those that I read over and over again. Comprehensive text and outstanding photography make this guide an excellent resource for those who wish to study reptiles and amphibians of the area or for those that just want to be aware of what is living in their backyards.Personal observations by the authors and several of their -more than qualified- associates are depicted within the text.These observations along with expert identification and habitat descriptions are also valuable to those who do not live on the DelMarva Peninsula and those who live in states that share similar herpteofauna.
Truly a must have!

Just what I needed...
I was looking for a guide to reptiles in my area, and this book was recommended by at least two local experts as THE guide to have.They were right...easy to ID the snakes and frogs we find.

A high -class regional guide
Most regional field guides that I've come across are poorly produced, minimally illustrated, and not all that helpful. Not so here. The writing is lucid, the section of color photos is well-reproduced and the text is arranged in an easily accessible manner.

Would that they were all so good.

top marks for the new R and A field guide
Review of Amphibians and Reptiles of Delmarva
By Amy Wendt White and James F. White Jr.

This is the first field guide that I have read from cover to cover - a recommendation in itself. The descriptions of the habitats of Delmarva, the history of herpetology on the Peninsula, and the basics of observing and identifying local amphibians and reptile were all well written and useful.I would have liked a scale (like the ubiquitous quarter or rock hammer) in some of the photographs, but the photos themselves were visually stunning, and with the written descriptions, quite complete. I fully intend to use this field guide often, as a reference for teaching and as a help for identification when I am in the field.

Sally O'Byrne ... Read more