What's in your Library?

Will Hayward

Will Hayward

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I have this obsession with collecting these books, even if I know that there is very little new information for me to know from them, but sometimes the photos alone make the purchase worth it. So, heres my reptile library, with a couple animal books with reptile related information and chapters.

I thought it would be fun to share, so post your own list or just your favourites. My votes for "Must Have Books" are denoted in black text.



Chameleon Books:


The Panther Chameleon: Color Variation, Natural History, Conservation, and Captive Management
by Gary Ferguson, James B. Murphy, Jean-Baptiste Ramanamanjato, Achille P. Raselimanana

Chameleons: Nature's Hidden Jewels
2nd Revised & Updated English Edition
by Peter Necas

Stump-tailed Chameleons: Miniature Dragons of the Rainforest
by Peter Necas & Wolfgang Schmidt

Guide Des Chameleons de Madagascar
A fieldguide to the chameleons of Madagascar
by G & A Moynot

Chameleons: Their Care and Breeding
by Linda J. Davison

Chameleons Vol.1: Species
First Edition 1994
by William K. Schmidt, K. Tamm, E. Wallikewitz

The Guide to Owning a Chameleon
New 2003 Edition
by W. Schmidt, K. Tamm, E. Wallikewitz

Chameleons: A Complete Pet Owner's Manual
by R.D. Bartlett, Patricia Bartlett

Chameleons in Captivity: Panthers, Veileds, and Jacksons
by Connie Dorval

Jackson's and Veiled Chameleons
by R.D. Bartlett, Patricia Bartlett

Care & Breeding of Chameleons
by Philippe De Vosjoli, Gary Ferguson

All About Chameleons and Anoles
by Mervin Roberts


Reptile Books:

Reptiles, Amphibians, and Invertebrates: An Identification and Care Guide
by Patricia P. Bartlett, Billy Griswold DVM, R.D. Bartlett

The Guide to Owning a Bearded Dragon
by David Zoffer and Tom Mazorlig

Day Geckos
by Eric Rundquist

The Guide to Owning A Green Anole
by Ray Hunziker

Chameleons As Pets
Written in 1977, Subject covers Anoles, not chameleons.
by Mervin F. Roberts

Reptile And Amphibian Parasites
by Eric M. Rundquist

Caribbean Anoles
by Ralf Heselhaus & Matthias Schmidt


Other Noteworthy Books:

An Elementary English-Malagasy Dictionary.
1999 Edition, printed in/imported from Madagascar

Animal: The Definitive Visual Guide to the World's Wildlife
by Smithsonian Institution & Editors-in-chief David Burnie and Don E. Wilson


Magazines:

Numerous
Coming soon


Wishlist Books:

Reptile Medicine and Surgery
by Douglas R. Mader

Incubation of Reptile Eggs: Basics, Guidelines, Experiences
by Gunther Kohler

Breeding Food Animals Live Food for Vivarium Animals
by Ursula Friederich, Werner Volland

THOUGHTS for Food
CiN publication

THE VIVARIUM MAGAZINE: Chameleon Special
Volume 8, Number 1
Collector's Edition
 
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Hey Will,

I've had the same obsession for a long time too. It's too bad we don't live closer together. I've got a couple of things off the top of my head to add to your list. I've never considered making a complete list, though.

Books:
Masters Of Disguise by James Martin with photos by Art Wolfe. If you can find this one, it is well worth it for the photos!
The two part AVS Chameleon set by Philippe de Vosjoli. Recommended incubation temperatures for pardalis : 80-82 degrees :D
The New Chameleon Handbook by Le Berre.
Chameleons by Claudia Schnieper. A kid's book, but worth it for the pics
Guide To East African Reptiles by Stehpen Spawls, et al.
Madagascar: A Natural History by Ken Preston-Mafham
I also used to have that AVS book with the 4 species profiles by Ferguson, Kalisch, etc...it seems to have walked off on it's own however :confused:

As for magazines articles, I won't even get into the scholarly articles I've started collecting....From industry sources, I've got every Vivarium issue with chameleon articles, all of the Reptiles Magazine issues that have articles about chameleons other than veileds, and a few Reptilia magazines from Europe. Also have all the CIN journals from #9, which was the first to actually have articles, to the last.

I also have a big framed reprint of the painting "Fifteen Chameleons" by urrrrgh, can't remember. I started that sentence as if the name would just come to me :confused::confused:....It's out in storage right now....My favorite works are a couple paintings of parsonii and pardalis by a Malagasy artist that Ardi gave me though.

Almost forgot my wishlist:
I still need to get a copy of the Glaw and Vences field guide to Madagascar.
 
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Russell Pearl, MD! Thanks Will, I was thinking Russ something, but it just wouldn't come to me!
 
Howdy,

A couple of books that I've got that are not on the list so far...

"Chameleons: Johann Von Fischer and Other Perspectives"
by James B. Murphy ISBN 0-916984-66-4
Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles 123 pages
Herpetological Circular No. 33

"Reptiles & Amphibians Visual Guide" ISBN 4-416-70419-4
It's 99% written in Japanese. I can't even read the author's name :eek:.
128 pages with lots of great photos. I'm not sure where the amphibians are since it looks to be 100% chameleons :).
 
Hehe, I knew you would be posting Dave.

Where did you find the Japanese book? I have always had a bit of interest in asian chameleon keeping methods.
 
It was a combined effort between Leann and I...and needs some updating...which I hope will happen soon. Some of the books are quite pricey....but well worth it.
 
Will Hayward said:
...Where did you find the Japanese book?...
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Howdy Will,

I spotted it at last year's NARBC show in Anaheim California. He's the same guy that I bought the Necas books from years before. He's one of the major players but I can't remember for sure who... Maybe Zoobooks... I got the impression that the two copies at the show were the only ones he had :(.
 
Today, a gift to myself arrived. I finally bit my lip and put the purchase of "Reptile Medicine and Surgery" by Douglas R. Mader, on my credit card.

Today, is a good day. This book is awesome.
 
Will Hayward said:
Today, a gift to myself arrived. I finally bit my lip and put the purchase of "Reptile Medicine and Surgery" by Douglas R. Mader, on my credit card.

Today, is a good day. This book is awesome.
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I would love to get my hands on that book. I am very much a science person, and anything to do with it. As for now my book list is quite small. I have a friend that might sell me his hidden jewel book (otherwise ebay :) ) I don't have Connie Dorval's book but my male sambava has his picture in it! Everytime I am at the pet store I have to go take a look!! I should buy it, it is only 10 bucks!
 
gesang said:
My copy of "Understanding Reptile Parasites" arrived today. Ugh! Definitely not bedtime reading.
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Howdy,
Is that the new version? I finally got around to ordering it last Friday night. Can't wait to see what's different in the new one. Hopefully more microscopic parasite photos :).
Pinworm2.jpg
 
Health Books:

The Biology, Husbandry, and Health Care of Reptiles, Volumes I, II, III
Lowell Ackerman, DMV

Understanding Reptile Parasites
Roger J. Klingenberg, DMV, 1993

Chameleon Books:

The Vivarium, Volume 10, Number 1, Dec/Jan 1998
Magadagascar’s Vanishing Giant – Parson’s Chameleon

Stump-tailed Chameleons, Miniature Dragons of the Rainforest
Petr Necas and Wolfgang Schmidt, 2004

Chameleons - Nature’s Hidden Jewels
Petr Necas, 2004

The Panther Chameleon
Ferguson, Murphy, Ramanamanjato, & Raselimanana, 2004

Chameleons: Johann von Fischer and Other Perspectives
James B. Murphy, 2005

Guide Des Cameleons de Madagascar: A Fieldguide to the Chameleons of Madagascar
G & A Moynot, 2005 (Written in French and English).

The Guild to Owning Chameleons Species
W. Schmidt, K. Tamm, & E.Wallikewitz, 1994

Care and Breeding of Panthers, Jackson’s, Veiled and Parson’s Chameleons
Phillipe de Vosjoli & Gary Ferguson, 1995

Chameleons in Captivity (Panthers, Veileds, and Jacksons)
Connie Dorval, 2006

Chameleons
Linda Davidson, 1997

Essential Care of Chameleons
Phillippe de Vosjoli, 1999

The Chameleon Handbook
Francois LeBerre, R.D. Barlett, & Patricia Bartlett, 2000

Reptile Keeper’s Guide: Jackson’s and Veiled Chameleons
R.D. Bartlett & Patricia Bartlett, 2001

Interest Reading:

Antipode, Seasons with the Extraordinary Wildlife and Culture of Madagascar
Heather E. Heying, 2002

Madagascar & Comoros
Gemma Pitcher and Patricia C. Wright, 2004

Other Reptile Books:

Incubation of Reptile Eggs
Gunther Kohler, 2005

Popular Tortoises from the Experts at Advanced Vivarium Systems
Phillpe de Vosjoli, 1996

Gekko, The Journal of the Global Gecko Association (many, many, many volumes)

Rhacodactylus, The Complete Guide to Their Selection and Care
Phillippe de Vosjoli, Frank Fast, and Allen Repashy, 2003

Firefly Encyclopedia of Reptiles and Amphibians
Tim Halliday & Kraig Adler, 2002

Turtles of the World, Volumes 1, 2, & 3
Holger Vetter, 2002

Turtles of the World
Franck Bonin, Bernard Devaux, and Alain Dupre, 2006

The Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica
A Herpetofauna between Two Continents, between Two Seas
Jay M. Savage, 2002

Turtles & Tortoises, A Complete Pet Owner’s Manual
Bartlett and Bartlett, 1996

Turtles and Tortoises, Family Pet Series
Hartmut Wilke, 1997

Reptiles, Amphibians, and Invertebrates: An Identification and Care Guild
Patrica Bartlett, Billy Griswold, DMV, and R.D. Barlett, 2001

Frogs and Toads
Steve Grenard, 2001

The “More” Complete Chondro
Signed Copy by Greg Maxwell, 2005


These are only some of the books I have. Many more are still packed in boxes from my move that I have yet to unpack.

I have a freakin library lol - *looks around* - I know I have some more around my bed somewhere…. :)
 
Dave Weldon said:
Howdy,
Is that the new version? I finally got around to ordering it last Friday night. Can't wait to see what's different in the new one. Hopefully more microscopic parasite photos :).
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It is new, copyright 2007. I've just glanced at some photos, but will begin reading tonight. So far I've learned that prolapses can be caused by pinworm infections, and that chronic regurgitation can be a sign of parasitic infection. Hopefully, I will never have to face any of this in real life. But, the shock effect should do me some good :eek:

After all, these poor chams can't do for themselves. Whatever good health they enjoy has to come from their good genes, and their handlers.
 
I finally tracked down Chameleons: Nature's Hidden Jewels book at the Reptile convention in Sacramento. I couldn't find it at any book stores. That's pretty much my chameleon bible now.
 
Chameleons: Nature's Hidden Jewels
2nd Revised & Updated English Edition
by Peter Necas

Stump-tailed Chameleons: Miniature Dragons of the Rainforest
by Peter Necas & Wolfgang Schmidt

Care & Breeding of Chameleons
by Philippe De Vosjoli, Gary Ferguson

Chameleons: A Complete Pet Owner's Manual
by R.D. Bartlett, Patricia Bartlett

And about 400 reptiles mags strewn throught the place.
The Necas books are the best and i would love to get the old version to see the diffs.
 
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