invertebrates as pets

Discusses the characteristics of various types of animals that may be kept as out-of-the-ordinary pets, and gives instructions for their care.

Provides a practical guide to creating and maintaining a terrarium or vivarium for reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates; covering equipment, controlling the environment, furnishings, plants, food and feeding, breeding, health, and more.

Describes insects, spiders, and other non-mammals most commonly owned as pets, and offers advice on their care, feeding, and breeding.

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

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.