Their history, natural history, care and breeding hardcover january 1, 2006 by david g. Tracy m barker describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of ball pythons, along with some interesting facts about these snakes. Within its pages, christy tells the reallife story of former reptile smuggler mike van nostrand and his oncenemesis agent chip bepler of the u. Top 3 books about care of ball pythons of 2020 the spruce pets. This is the littlest of the african pythons and is well known in the pet exchange, generally because of its little size and normally quiet personalityball pythons are tremendous partners. Their history, natural history, care and breeding on amazon. The skin trade selects large adults the bigger the snake, the more valuable the hide. The history, natural history, care, and breeding is the most comprehensive and complete book ever written on one snake species. Pdf the ball python download full pdf book download. She knew this bp was for my sons 16th birthday and included a nice present for him that was totally unexpected. Tracys interest in reptiles and amphibians began at age fifteen, when she received a baby reticulated python from her brother andys friend, a young man named trooper walsh who worked in a local pet store.
In 1979, barker described a new species of python python saxuloides, which is currently regarded as a slightly distinct kenyan population of the later reerected python natalensis. She and her husband signed a copy of their book pythons of the world volume ii. Tracy s interest in reptiles and amphibians began at age fifteen, when she received a baby reticulated python from her brother andys friend, a young man named trooper walsh who worked in a local pet store. The ball python is admired around the world for its distinctly african appearance and its relative medium size and tameability. This volume in the pythons of the world series includes an informative account for each of the 29 species and three subspecies of pythons found in asia and the malay archipelago. The complete childrens python this product is out of stock. Ball pythons the history, natural history, care, and breeding this is the most. Complete ball python, a comprehensive guide to care, breeding. Tracy thought that he should have the book for his birthday. This book is massive, and the pictures of the morphs alone are worth buying the book. This, along with kevin mccurleys book, should be staples in any ball python breeders library. This colorful manual offers uptodate and reliable information on selection, acclimating, handling, housing and maintaining ball pythons, all of which will be extremely valuable to newcomers to this remarkable python. Learn the most accurate and upto date information on the husbandry and propagation of this misunderstood species, including tips on how to overcome problems related to feeding. The ball python is one of the most beautiful, friendly and widely sold snakes in the pet trade.
The ball python manual by tracy barker, 9781882770281, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Even though blood pythons could be purchased from thai or malaysian animal dealers for very little money back in the 1970s, the adult sizes of the available animals made shipping an expensive proposition. Twenty chapters are devoted to general topics of interest and importance to keepers and breeders of ball pythons. Learn the most accurate and upto date information on. One of her five books, pythons of the world, volume 2. Authors dave and tracy barker are keepers renowned in the world community of. The reptile report dave and tracy barker at vpi are doing some amazing blood python work. This is book number 63 of an edition of 300, signed by david and tracy barker. I have both the complete ball python by kevin mccurley and ball pythons by david and tracy barker. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the ball python.
The barkers, who wrote this book, are one of the best in the business. This is a tale of two snakelovers named dave and tracy barker. Ball pythons their history, natural history, care and breeding, signed limited edition. Barker david and tracy barker abebooks shop for books. Its a beautiful coffee table book and the information it contains is priceless. The most detailed and comprehensive book ever written about one species of snake. This book is expensive, but you can probably request it through your. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The ball python, otherwise called the regal python, is a python species found in subsaharan africa. Ball pythons, was certified as the best animal book of 2006 by the independent. If you want as much information as possible, i bet dave and tracy barkers book is better though i admit i havent read it cant yet justify the price. Morph maker guide features over 770 pages and 1,200 color photos of the most unique and eyepopping ball python morphs on the market today. This is the most detailed and comprehensive book ever written about one species of.
Complete ball python, a comprehensive guide to care. Tracy jo barker nee miller born december 10, 1957 is an american herpetologist. Daves interest started for reasons unknown when he was small. Both books are great, but if its pics of morphs you desire, the barkers book is awesome. Ball pythons and wrote a nice little note on the title page wishing him a happy birthday.
If you want as much information as possible, i bet dave and tracy barker s book is better though i admit i havent read it cant yet justify the price. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Barker born january 6, 1952 is an american herpetologist specialized in pythons. Ball pythons, was certified as the best animal book of 2006 by the independent publisher book awards. Klingenberg, roger, barker, david and tracy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Authors dave and tracy barker are keepers renowned in the world. Barker born january 6, 1952 is an american herpetologist specialized in pythons and rattlesnakes barker graduated in biology at the university of texas at arlington, where he additionally served as an instructor in the department of biology, and as a preparator in the museum of herpetology. Even though blood pythons could be purchased from thai or malaysian animal dealers for very little money back in the 1970s, the adult sizes of the available animals made shipping an. The history, natural history, care, and breeding by david g.
A comprehensive bibliography lists articles, papers, and books written about the species. Some beginners might find it a little lacking in the basics, but it has detailed information on more advanced husbandry topics as well as problems and treatments. Vpi vida preciosa international productservice 21 photos. Pythons of the world, volume ii pythons of the world, vol. The pythons of asia and the malay archipelago 2018 a book by david g. Vpi pythons of the world, volume iii the pythons of asia.
It is a landmark text in herpetoculture, setting the standard by which all future works on pythons will be measured. The pythons of asia and the malay archipelago dave g. Kalabash reduction gene morph list world of ball pythons. Like most pythons, ball pythons are curious and gentle snakes. The kalabash reduction gene, briefly mentioned in the 2006 book by barker and barker pythons of the world vol ii appendix ii page 291 is by no means a new morph to the ball python scene. Recently, reptiles magazine caught up with author bryan christy to talk about life after the release of his book the lizard king. A good inexpensive book that covers some of the tricks to enticing reluctant ball pythons to feed is. The malay archipelago encompasses the nations and territories of the indopacific islands bounded on the. If you want a good overall suitable for both beginners and more experience owners as well as those just interested in the whole ball python phenomenon, this is a top candidate. Also david and tracy barker, authors of the article in the first link, have published an excellent book on the history and care of ball pythons.
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