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drache · 03-02-2007, 03:45 PM

Oh, I wish I'd known about the Draco magazine when I got all that stuff from Germany.
I did get the Mutschmann book as well, and it's a really good book in terms of the information, but not so much visually - it's mostly black-and-white - there's a total of two colour pages with small pictures for species identification. So it's more something for folks who can read German, whereas Hallmen/Chlebowy has lots of great colour photos, as well as illustrations and it's worth looking at, even if you can't read it.
"Understanding Reptile Parasites" is a must.
Same with "What's Wrong with my Snake".
"The Snake Scientist" primarily features the Narcisse snake dens" and while it's geared toward children, I really love the photos.
I also like "227 Secrets Your Snake (and Lizard) Wants You to Know" - for fun and informative snake reading - there's even a section on how to convince your mate to let you get just one more snake.
Of course there is Rossman et al
and
I just found a used copy of Reptile Medicine and Surgery (Mader) on the Internet - still a big jump at $40.-, but not as bad as new. Can't wait to get it.

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drache Ophiuchus rhea Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 5,059 Country:	Re: Best Snake Books Oh, I wish I'd known about the Draco magazine when I got all that stuff from Germany. I did get the Mutschmann book as well, and it's a really good book in terms of the information, but not so much visually - it's mostly black-and-white - there's a total of two colour pages with small pictures for species identification. So it's more something for folks who can read German, whereas Hallmen/Chlebowy has lots of great colour photos, as well as illustrations and it's worth looking at, even if you can't read it. "Understanding Reptile Parasites" is a must. Same with "What's Wrong with my Snake". "The Snake Scientist" primarily features the Narcisse snake dens" and while it's geared toward children, I really love the photos. I also like "227 Secrets Your Snake (and Lizard) Wants You to Know" - for fun and informative snake reading - there's even a section on how to convince your mate to let you get just one more snake. Of course there is Rossman et al and I just found a used copy of Reptile Medicine and Surgery (Mader) on the Internet - still a big jump at $40.-, but not as bad as new. Can't wait to get it.