Books and DVD's

[tryme]

what books and dvds would you lot recomend? (would be particulary helpful if they are available in the UK). Also, not just chameleon books and dvds all reptiles!!

Thanks

 

[raptorslovepuns]

Well, you'll really need to be specific about what types of animals you want to keep. I've never found general information in a book that I couldn't find on the internet, but I have found that books that go in depth on a particular group of animals are often good.

I've mostly concentrated on Rhacodactylus sp. so far (crested geckos and giant geckos) and the guide book Rhacodactylus: The Complete Guide to their Selection and Care, by Allen Repashy, Phillipe De Vosjoli and Frank Fast is wonderful. I call it my gecko-bible.

I've just ordered Chamaeleo Calyptratus by Wolfgang Schmidt, so I'll offer a review of that in a while, but I've heard it recommended often. My advice on finding a book is to first do exactly what you're doing, find out what other people like. Then look for a book that provides data on the climate and ecology that the critters live in in the wild as well as information on husbandry.

 

[tryme]

Oh nar I don't really want it for 'how to' purposes. I just like to watch documentries etc