amphibians as pets

Discusses the positive and negative aspects of keeping such creatures as boas and pythons, chameleons, iguanas, turtles, frogs, and salamanders as pets.

Provides general information on the care of reptiles and amphibians, offers advice on choosing a pet, and features descriptions of ten popular reptile and amphibian species.

Suggestions for collecting and keeping as pets such small animals as snails, toads, worms, ants, butterflies, and starfish.

Information on providing the right environment for unusual animals.

Provides information about different kinds of pets that can live in a terrarium, including turtles, snakes, and lizards, how to care for them, and how to understand their behavior.