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Arachnomania: Tarantulas & Scorpions, General Care & Maintenance
by: De Vosjoli, Philippe
These creatures are relatively long-lived with life-spans of up to 20
years or more, as well as hardy and easy to maintain with the proper information.
This book presents an overview of methods for the husbandry of a variety
of tarantulas and scorpions. Selection, housing & maintenance, feeding,
molting, handling, breeding, raising babies and more. B&W photos.
c.1991, S/C...$8.50
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Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Insects & Spiders
by: Milne, Lorus & Margery
Identification & information guide. Spiders, bugs, moths, butterflies,
beetles, bees, flies, dragonflies, grasshoppers, and many other insects
are detailed in more than 700 full-color photographs visually arranged
by shape and color. Descriptive text includes measurements, diagnostic
details, and information on habitat, range, feeding habits, sounds or
songs, flight period, web construction, life cycle, behaviors, folklore,
and environmental impact. An illustrated key to the insect orders and
detailed drawings of the parts of insects, spiders, and butterflies supplement
this extensive coverage. 702 color photographs. over 600 species fully
described plus notes on 250 others. 989 pgs.
c.1980, S/C...$19.95
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Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Insects & Spiders
by: Milne, Lorus & Margery
Identification & information guide. Spiders, bugs, moths, butterflies,
beetles, bees, flies, dragonflies, grasshoppers, and many other insects
are detailed in more than 700 full-color photographs visually arranged
by shape and color. Descriptive text includes measurements, diagnostic
details, and information on habitat, range, feeding habits, sounds or
songs, flight period, web construction, life cycle, behaviors, folklore,
and environmental impact. An illustrated key to the insect orders and
detailed drawings of the parts of insects, spiders, and butterflies supplement
this extensive coverage. 702 color photographs. over 600 species fully
described plus notes on 250 others. 989 pgs.
c.1980, S/C, (Regular Price $19.95)...$12.00
Used
Condition: Good, no dust jacket, ex-library,
usual library markings
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How To Know The Spiders
by: Kaston, B.J.
The chapters are; Introducing spiders, where to find them, how to collect
and preserve them, parasites and other enemies, how to recognize the sex
of spider, a word about spider venom, list of families of all spiders,
picture key of common spiders, and descriptions of spider families. Hundreds
of B/W illustrations. 290 pgs.
c. 1972, H/C...$15.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
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Insects & Spiders: An Explore Your World Handbook (Discovery Channel)
by: Lewis, David J & Cushing, Paula E
From beetles and butterflies to grasshoppers and honeybees: two entomologists
cover the mysterious world of insects, providing helpful tips on caring
for insect pets and an identification guide to the most common insect
and spider species. Features: Background information on insect evolution,
anatomy and physiology, behavior, habitats and seasonal cycles, and the
mysterious world of insect societies; A detailed look at the spider's
anatomy, life cycle, survival tactics, and life as a predator; Examinations
of spider silk, web-making, and the methods of spider courtship; Practical
advice on how to identify and study favorite species and helpful tips
on caring for insects and spiders as pets; An identification guide to
160 insects and spiders from around the world, organized by environment;
More than 300 full-color photos and illustrations. 192 pgs.
c. 2000, S/C...$14.95
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good - Like New
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Outwitting Ticks
by: Hauser, Susan Carol
Readers will learn how to identify species of poisonous ticks, spiders,
and mites; recognize and treat Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain fever;
prevent contact with disease-bearing ticks; protect and treat children
and pets; and sort through the myths about ticks and poisonous spiders.
Illustrations. B/W photos. 150 pgs.
c. 2001, S/C...$14.95
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Proper Care Of Tarantulas
by: Webb, Ann
Written with remarkable clarity and illustrated throughout with full-color
photos, it provides readers with all the basics, from selecting the right
tarantula to providing the best feeding, housing and health care. Also
provided are overviews of the care requirements of many individual species.
Color photos throughout. 288 pages.
c. 1992, H/C...$16.95
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Tarantula Keeper's Guide
by: Schultz, Stanley
Here is the definitive word on tarantulas for collectors and for life
science students specializing in arachnids. You'll find a detailed description
of the tarantula's origins, anatomy, and physiology, directions for breeding
them and caring for the young, advice on purchasing or capturing a tarantula
in the wild, and much more. Full-color photos and drawings.
c. 1998, S/C...$12.95
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Tarantula: A Yearbook
Edited
Breeding, care, feeding, identification, handling, sexing, health, etc
c. 1996, Magazine...$9.95
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Tarantulas & Other Arachnids: A Complete Pet Owner's Manual
by: Marshall, Samuel
Covers everything about selection, care, nutrition, health, breeding,
behavior & species. 69 Color photos along with line drawings. 104
pgs.
c.1996, S/C...$6.95
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