The Snake Ranch Guide To Reptile Care
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The Snake Ranch Guide To Reptile Care by Australian breeder Chris Williams is a 2014 hobby reference that walks keepers through every stage of responsible herpetoculture, from vivarium blueprints to species-specific diets. Written in plain English for young adults and adults, the paperback balances colourful anecdotes with step-by-step checklists, making it an easy desk companion when eyeing a first python or fine-tuning a skink enclosure.
Inside, chapters progress logically through habitat construction, heating gradients, feeding schedules and health diagnostics, each paired with close-up photos that highlight key husbandry details. Williams keeps the tone encouraging, distilling years of ranch experience into troubleshooting tips that help beginners avoid common pitfalls and give seasoned keepers fresh perspectives on enrichment and breeding.
This copy is in good condition: the spine remains smooth, the binding is tight, and pages turn freely, though a former owner penned their name inside the front cover and a handful of centre spreads carry light creasing. It comes from a smoke-free home and bears a neat gift inscription on the flyleaf—perfect for adding a personal touch to your reptile library or gifting to a budding keeper.
Whether you are setting up a corn snake tub or refining a monitor enclosure, The Snake Ranch Guide To Reptile Care offers the practical skills and confidence every Australian—or global—reptile enthusiast needs.
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