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In the March 2012 Issue
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This Months Features
Profile – Horsfield's tortoise - an overview of this most remarkable chelonian, which hails from a very harsh environment, along with advice about its care and breeding.
The Forgotten Factor – humidity in the vivarium. Paul Donovan explains its importance, and ways of altering humidity levels when necessary.
Flights Of Fancy – discover the fascinating world of flying lizards, the myths that have grown up about them, and how to look after and breed them successfully.
Small Is Beautiful – and more manageable! Introducing dwarf reticulated pythons, and how they can be distinguished from their better-known, larger cousin.
Culturing Your Own Livefood – Jason Randall MSc explains how to breed your own supplies of different types of livefood that can be invaluable, but are not widely-available from commercial breeders.
Job Options – looking for a new job, wanting to work with reptiles, but don't have enough experience? Seeking to improve your cv? Here are some possibilities that should help you.
In the February Issue
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This Months Features
Mad about monitors - Steve Foo reveals how his life-long interest in these large lizards was originally triggered by Sir David Attenborough; why they appeal to him and the best species for beginners to choose.
Getting the balance right - how reptiles maintain an inner thermostat, and why, in spite of their popular 'cold-blooded' image, they are actually very adept at regulating their body temperature.
New insights into the care and breeding of moss frogs - amphibian expert Mikhail F. Bagaturov from St. Petersburg Zoo provides up-to-date advice to help you keep these unusual and attractive frogs successfully.
Catering for vegetarian lizards - discover the species that fall into this category, and how to feed and care for them successfully.
Get into the loop - ways of using the internet effectively to discover more about species of particular interest to you. Christian Castille outlines the best sites for this purpose.
Hunting grasshoppers and locusts in Botswana - join Paul Donovan on an African bug hunt, and prepared to be stunned by the results!
A tale of the unexpected - Jason Randall MSc describes the unusual way in which he came to realise his collection had grown
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Every month, Practical Reptile Keeping is packed with snakes, lizards, tortoises, amphibians and bugs. As well as stunning photographs, each issue features technical help, product information and health care advice to keep your pet in tip top condition.