Packed with tips to care for your special critter

Choose the right lizard, turtle, or snake - and give your pet the best care

Fanatical about frogs? Gaga over geckos? This essential guide tells you what you must know before you own a reptile or amphibian, with authoritative advice on everything from proper caging and feeding to health care, socializing, transporting, and more. You'll find out about the different species, normal and abnormal behavior, the basics of breeding, and complying with laws.

The Dummies Way

Explanations in plain English

"Get in, get out" information

Icons and other navigational aids

Tear-out cheat sheet

Top ten lists

A dash of humor and fun