Good books on the following herps?

Meh, feeling the need to make my mom get me some books next time we're any where near a book store. :dancer:

Bull snakes*
Rat snakes*
Gopher snakes
Garter/Ribbon snakes*
Sand/Rosy boas
Ball pythons* (not that 50 dollar one; that is just ridiculous of a price, and I'm sure a just as good of a book if not better exists)
King/Milk snakes
Skunk geckos
Leopard geckos* (can include info on fat tails)
Tokay geckos (books on geckos in general work as well)
Monitors/Tegus
Chameleons
Rats/Mice/African Soft furrs* - if these are geared more than how to keep them as pets


I'm open to GOOD books on multiple types of snakes, or even a few big books on herps in general. I DO have this field guide and older book. Obviously the field guide isn't much for species, and the older book doesn't have the best info, but it's interesting.




*Ones with this are what I am most interested in.

I think the £50 books are because of the limited appeal so hence the price as it's a limited run. Kevs BP book is a bible and worth the money.

http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Comp...c-Mutations/dp/0976733404/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_c

http://www.amazon.com/Ball-Pythons-Captivity-Professional-Breeders/dp/097673348X/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_b

http://www.amazon.com/Ball-Python-Herpetocultural-Library/dp/1882770722/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_a


The "50 dollar one" is the best, but the SMaller one by Kevin probably has all the info you need to get started with ball pythons.

Brian Hubbs has a couple of outstanding kingsnake books. I can't recall the title off the top of my head, but he is fairly well known in the field observation arena for his kingsnake knowledge....

You might also find "U.S. Guide to Venomous Snakes and Their Mimics" by Scott Shupe interesting. It's one of my favorites.

There is also--

"Reptile Care: An Atlas of Diseases and Treatments" by Frederic L. Frye, D.V.M., M.S. (2 volume set)

"The Completely Illustrated Atlas of Reptiles and Amphibians for the Terrarium" by Fritz Jurgen Obst, Dr. Klaus Richter, and Dr. Udo Jacob

and "The Atlas of Snakes of the World" by John Coburn

None of these are specific, but all three are fantastic additions to any reptile keeper's library, covering natural habits and habitats, a bit of natural history, and vetrinary diagnosis, treatment, and care. Fair warning...none of these three are what I would consider "light reading". They are big, heavy, expensive textbooks that can sometimes be a bit tedious to read. But they are LOADED with important information...

I don't think there are very many books on either garters or sand/rosy boas. I've seen only 1 or 2 for those species. The BP book by Kevin McCurley, Ball Pythons in Captivity (Professional Breeders Series) is really good, got that one when I was taking care of a baby BP for awhile. I do have a book, The General Care & Maintenance of Garter Snakes & Water Snakes by David Perlowin, it's very basic. But if you want it, I'd let you have it for the cost of shipping. If you do want it, PM me your address.

http://www.amazon.com/Firefly-Encyclopedia-Vivarium-Invertebrates-Aquaterraria/dp/1554073006
Basic info on the most commonly kept herps and inverts, as well as info ons etting up naturalistic vivs and raising feeder animals.

Definitely liking the help here. The BP Bible ( :rofl: ) is going on my Christmas list, and the titles and authors of some other books are going on a list to check out when I convince my mom I won't wreak the car.

Any one else?