Excellent book!, 03 Nov 2006
I thought this would be just a guide to keeping my Tarantula but its a lot more than that! Theres stuff on history and mythology (how the earliest name for the group we call Tarantulas actually referred to a furry mouse like animal!) and anatomy and physiology. That may sound off-putting but its written in a style thats easy to read for us non-academics.
I would say it is the only book you need if youre thinking of getting a Tarantula!
'nuff said!

This one!, 14 Jan 2004
Buy this one!
really buy it!

Stan and Margarite Schultz are widely respected in the Tarantula keeping community.

This book is recommended by newbies and professionals alike.

It will teach a beginner everything you want to know and wet you appetite to find out more. There can be no book to inform on all aspects of tarantulas* the subject is too vast, but this book gives you a good basis and if you keep Tarantulas you won't find much beyond the scope of this book. But be warned you'll get hooked.

Oh and don't worry about the scientific names, it'll come as you learn.

I'm writing this review aimed at new enthusiasts because if you've kept T's for a while chances are you have already bought this.

*(you'll learn that the more questions you have answered will only lead you to more questions)

The diffinative work on Tarantula husbandry, 08 Oct 2000
As a new commer to the hobby of Tarantula keeping this was the first book on the subject that I bought. I found this publication most enlightening and it answered all my questions about the practical side of Tarantula Husbandry. I highly reccoment this book to both the beginner and the advanced Tarantula keeper alike.

Excellent book!, 03 Nov 2006
I thought this would be just a guide to keeping my Tarantula but its a lot more than that! Theres stuff on history and mythology (how the earliest name for the group we call Tarantulas actually referred to a furry mouse like animal!) and anatomy and physiology. That may sound off-putting but its written in a style thats easy to read for us non-academics.
I would say it is the only book you need if youre thinking of getting a Tarantula!
'nuff said!

This one!, 14 Jan 2004
Buy this one!
really buy it!

Stan and Margarite Schultz are widely respected in the Tarantula keeping community.

This book is recommended by newbies and professionals alike.

It will teach a beginner everything you want to know and wet you appetite to find out more. There can be no book to inform on all aspects of tarantulas* the subject is too vast, but this book gives you a good basis and if you keep Tarantulas you won't find much beyond the scope of this book. But be warned you'll get hooked.

Oh and don't worry about the scientific names, it'll come as you learn.

I'm writing this review aimed at new enthusiasts because if you've kept T's for a while chances are you have already bought this.

*(you'll learn that the more questions you have answered will only lead you to more questions)

The diffinative work on Tarantula husbandry, 08 Oct 2000
As a new commer to the hobby of Tarantula keeping this was the first book on the subject that I bought. I found this publication most enlightening and it answered all my questions about the practical side of Tarantula Husbandry. I highly reccoment this book to both the beginner and the advanced Tarantula keeper alike.

This book is full of wonderful photographs and useful info., 07 Oct 2001
'Your First Praying Mantis', by Russell Willis, is a great book for anyone with an interest in these fascinating insects, whether you intend to rear them or not.
The photographs show the mantis as it appears in it's various stages of life, and also gives helpful tips on how to avoid escaped mantids!

Excellent book!, 03 Nov 2006
I thought this would be just a guide to keeping my Tarantula but its a lot more than that! Theres stuff on history and mythology (how the earliest name for the group we call Tarantulas actually referred to a furry mouse like animal!) and anatomy and physiology. That may sound off-putting but its written in a style thats easy to read for us non-academics.
I would say it is the only book you need if youre thinking of getting a Tarantula!
'nuff said!

This one!, 14 Jan 2004
Buy this one!
really buy it!

Stan and Margarite Schultz are widely respected in the Tarantula keeping community.

This book is recommended by newbies and professionals alike.

It will teach a beginner everything you want to know and wet you appetite to find out more. There can be no book to inform on all aspects of tarantulas* the subject is too vast, but this book gives you a good basis and if you keep Tarantulas you won't find much beyond the scope of this book. But be warned you'll get hooked.

Oh and don't worry about the scientific names, it'll come as you learn.

I'm writing this review aimed at new enthusiasts because if you've kept T's for a while chances are you have already bought this.

*(you'll learn that the more questions you have answered will only lead you to more questions)

The diffinative work on Tarantula husbandry, 08 Oct 2000
As a new commer to the hobby of Tarantula keeping this was the first book on the subject that I bought. I found this publication most enlightening and it answered all my questions about the practical side of Tarantula Husbandry. I highly reccoment this book to both the beginner and the advanced Tarantula keeper alike.

This book is full of wonderful photographs and useful info., 07 Oct 2001
'Your First Praying Mantis', by Russell Willis, is a great book for anyone with an interest in these fascinating insects, whether you intend to rear them or not.
The photographs show the mantis as it appears in it's various stages of life, and also gives helpful tips on how to avoid escaped mantids!

Phantastic Phasmids!!, 19 Jan 2006
Look you aint gonna find high flying intellectual extravaganza here - just well written, easily understandable information on how to care for our other planetary colleagues - insects, specifically stick insects. Nicely done, to the point - to be recommended.

Great book, great pictures, very informative, 04 Jun 2004
This book contains information on a large number of species, general information such as housing and egg care. It goes into more detail on the following species - indian, mediterranean, pink winged, giant prickley, jungle nymph, giant spiny, peruvian fern, touch-me-not, guadeloupe and thorny stick insects and javan leaf insect, each one has information covering culture history, description, life history and behaviour, food, distribution, comments and etymology. there are alot of good colour pictures of many types of stick insects including some of rare species and gynandromorphs. overall this is a well written book containing essential information on breeding stick and leaf insects.

Excellent book!, 03 Nov 2006
I thought this would be just a guide to keeping my Tarantula but its a lot more than that! Theres stuff on history and mythology (how the earliest name for the group we call Tarantulas actually referred to a furry mouse like animal!) and anatomy and physiology. That may sound off-putting but its written in a style thats easy to read for us non-academics.
I would say it is the only book you need if youre thinking of getting a Tarantula!
'nuff said!

This one!, 14 Jan 2004
Buy this one!
really buy it!

Stan and Margarite Schultz are widely respected in the Tarantula keeping community.

This book is recommended by newbies and professionals alike.

It will teach a beginner everything you want to know and wet you appetite to find out more. There can be no book to inform on all aspects of tarantulas* the subject is too vast, but this book gives you a good basis and if you keep Tarantulas you won't find much beyond the scope of this book. But be warned you'll get hooked.

Oh and don't worry about the scientific names, it'll come as you learn.

I'm writing this review aimed at new enthusiasts because if you've kept T's for a while chances are you have already bought this.

*(you'll learn that the more questions you have answered will only lead you to more questions)

The diffinative work on Tarantula husbandry, 08 Oct 2000
As a new commer to the hobby of Tarantula keeping this was the first book on the subject that I bought. I found this publication most enlightening and it answered all my questions about the practical side of Tarantula Husbandry. I highly reccoment this book to both the beginner and the advanced Tarantula keeper alike.

This book is full of wonderful photographs and useful info., 07 Oct 2001
'Your First Praying Mantis', by Russell Willis, is a great book for anyone with an interest in these fascinating insects, whether you intend to rear them or not.
The photographs show the mantis as it appears in it's various stages of life, and also gives helpful tips on how to avoid escaped mantids!

Phantastic Phasmids!!, 19 Jan 2006
Look you aint gonna find high flying intellectual extravaganza here - just well written, easily understandable information on how to care for our other planetary colleagues - insects, specifically stick insects. Nicely done, to the point - to be recommended.

Great book, great pictures, very informative, 04 Jun 2004
This book contains information on a large number of species, general information such as housing and egg care. It goes into more detail on the following species - indian, mediterranean, pink winged, giant prickley, jungle nymph, giant spiny, peruvian fern, touch-me-not, guadeloupe and thorny stick insects and javan leaf insect, each one has information covering culture history, description, life history and behaviour, food, distribution, comments and etymology. there are alot of good colour pictures of many types of stick insects including some of rare species and gynandromorphs. overall this is a well written book containing essential information on breeding stick and leaf insects.

Fascinating historic work on Bumble Bees, 11 Jun 2003
A superb book beautifully written by F. W. L. Sladen and originally published in 1912.

The book discusses the 26 species of true and cuckoo bumble-bees native to the UK, using a number of line drawings, black & white photographs and coloured plates.

Sladen's fascination and dedication to these insects is clear and inspiring throughout and the depth of his studies is obvious but in no way overstated. The resulting book is also wonderfully readable.

The book includes a facsimile of the then 16-year old Sladen's first publication, stencil-copied and bound by himself in 1892.

All in all, a real pleasure to read, for anyone with a passing or greater interest in bumble-bees.

Excellent book!, 03 Nov 2006
I thought this would be just a guide to keeping my Tarantula but its a lot more than that! Theres stuff on history and mythology (how the earliest name for the group we call Tarantulas actually referred to a furry mouse like animal!) and anatomy and physiology. That may sound off-putting but its written in a style thats easy to read for us non-academics.
I would say it is the only book you need if youre thinking of getting a Tarantula!
'nuff said!

This one!, 14 Jan 2004
Buy this one!
really buy it!

Stan and Margarite Schultz are widely respected in the Tarantula keeping community.

This book is recommended by newbies and professionals alike.

It will teach a beginner everything you want to know and wet you appetite to find out more. There can be no book to inform on all aspects of tarantulas* the subject is too vast, but this book gives you a good basis and if you keep Tarantulas you won't find much beyond the scope of this book. But be warned you'll get hooked.

Oh and don't worry about the scientific names, it'll come as you learn.

I'm writing this review aimed at new enthusiasts because if you've kept T's for a while chances are you have already bought this.

*(you'll learn that the more questions you have answered will only lead you to more questions)

The diffinative work on Tarantula husbandry, 08 Oct 2000
As a new commer to the hobby of Tarantula keeping this was the first book on the subject that I bought. I found this publication most enlightening and it answered all my questions about the practical side of Tarantula Husbandry. I highly reccoment this book to both the beginner and the advanced Tarantula keeper alike.

This book is full of wonderful photographs and useful info., 07 Oct 2001
'Your First Praying Mantis', by Russell Willis, is a great book for anyone with an interest in these fascinating insects, whether you intend to rear them or not.
The photographs show the mantis as it appears in it's various stages of life, and also gives helpful tips on how to avoid escaped mantids!

Phantastic Phasmids!!, 19 Jan 2006
Look you aint gonna find high flying intellectual extravaganza here - just well written, easily understandable information on how to care for our other planetary colleagues - insects, specifically stick insects. Nicely done, to the point - to be recommended.

Great book, great pictures, very informative, 04 Jun 2004
This book contains information on a large number of species, general information such as housing and egg care. It goes into more detail on the following species - indian, mediterranean, pink winged, giant prickley, jungle nymph, giant spiny, peruvian fern, touch-me-not, guadeloupe and thorny stick insects and javan leaf insect, each one has information covering culture history, description, life history and behaviour, food, distribution, comments and etymology. there are alot of good colour pictures of many types of stick insects including some of rare species and gynandromorphs. overall this is a well written book containing essential information on breeding stick and leaf insects.

Fascinating historic work on Bumble Bees, 11 Jun 2003
A superb book beautifully written by F. W. L. Sladen and originally published in 1912.

The book discusses the 26 species of true and cuckoo bumble-bees native to the UK, using a number of line drawings, black & white photographs and coloured plates.

Sladen's fascination and dedication to these insects is clear and inspiring throughout and the depth of his studies is obvious but in no way overstated. The resulting book is also wonderfully readable.

The book includes a facsimile of the then 16-year old Sladen's first publication, stencil-copied and bound by himself in 1892.

All in all, a real pleasure to read, for anyone with a passing or greater interest in bumble-bees.

Excellent book!, 03 Nov 2006
I thought this would be just a guide to keeping my Tarantula but its a lot more than that! Theres stuff on history and mythology (how the earliest name for the group we call Tarantulas actually referred to a furry mouse like animal!) and anatomy and physiology. That may sound off-putting but its written in a style thats easy to read for us non-academics.
I would say it is the only book you need if youre thinking of getting a Tarantula!
'nuff said!

This one!, 14 Jan 2004
Buy this one!
really buy it!

Stan and Margarite Schultz are widely respected in the Tarantula keeping community.

This book is recommended by newbies and professionals alike.

It will teach a beginner everything you want to know and wet you appetite to find out more. There can be no book to inform on all aspects of tarantulas* the subject is too vast, but this book gives you a good basis and if you keep Tarantulas you won't find much beyond the scope of this book. But be warned you'll get hooked.

Oh and don't worry about the scientific names, it'll come as you learn.

I'm writing this review aimed at new enthusiasts because if you've kept T's for a while chances are you have already bought this.

*(you'll learn that the more questions you have answered will only lead you to more questions)

The diffinative work on Tarantula husbandry, 08 Oct 2000
As a new commer to the hobby of Tarantula keeping this was the first book on the subject that I bought. I found this publication most enlightening and it answered all my questions about the practical side of Tarantula Husbandry. I highly reccoment this book to both the beginner and the advanced Tarantula keeper alike.

Excellent book!, 03 Nov 2006
I thought this would be just a guide to keeping my Tarantula but its a lot more than that! Theres stuff on history and mythology (how the earliest name for the group we call Tarantulas actually referred to a furry mouse like animal!) and anatomy and physiology. That may sound off-putting but its written in a style thats easy to read for us non-academics.
I would say it is the only book you need if youre thinking of getting a Tarantula!
'nuff said!

This one!, 14 Jan 2004
Buy this one!
really buy it!

Stan and Margarite Schultz are widely respected in the Tarantula keeping community.

This book is recommended by newbies and professionals alike.

It will teach a beginner everything you want to know and wet you appetite to find out more. There can be no book to inform on all aspects of tarantulas* the subject is too vast, but this book gives you a good basis and if you keep Tarantulas you won't find much beyond the scope of this book. But be warned you'll get hooked.

Oh and don't worry about the scientific names, it'll come as you learn.

I'm writing this review aimed at new enthusiasts because if you've kept T's for a while chances are you have already bought this.

*(you'll learn that the more questions you have answered will only lead you to more questions)

The diffinative work on Tarantula husbandry, 08 Oct 2000
As a new commer to the hobby of Tarantula keeping this was the first book on the subject that I bought. I found this publication most enlightening and it answered all my questions about the practical side of Tarantula Husbandry. I highly reccoment this book to both the beginner and the advanced Tarantula keeper alike.

This book is full of wonderful photographs and useful info., 07 Oct 2001
'Your First Praying Mantis', by Russell Willis, is a great book for anyone with an interest in these fascinating insects, whether you intend to rear them or not.
The photographs show the mantis as it appears in it's various stages of life, and also gives helpful tips on how to avoid escaped mantids!

Phantastic Phasmids!!, 19 Jan 2006
Look you aint gonna find high flying intellectual extravaganza here - just well written, easily understandable information on how to care for our other planetary colleagues - insects, specifically stick insects. Nicely done, to the point - to be recommended.

Great book, great pictures, very informative, 04 Jun 2004
This book contains information on a large number of species, general information such as housing and egg care. It goes into more detail on the following species - indian, mediterranean, pink winged, giant prickley, jungle nymph, giant spiny, peruvian fern, touch-me-not, guadeloupe and thorny stick insects and javan leaf insect, each one has information covering culture history, description, life history and behaviour, food, distribution, comments and etymology. there are alot of good colour pictures of many types of stick insects including some of rare species and gynandromorphs. overall this is a well written book containing essential information on breeding stick and leaf insects.

Fascinating historic work on Bumble Bees, 11 Jun 2003
A superb book beautifully written by F. W. L. Sladen and originally published in 1912.

The book discusses the 26 species of true and cuckoo bumble-bees native to the UK, using a number of line drawings, black & white photographs and coloured plates.

Sladen's fascination and dedication to these insects is clear and inspiring throughout and the depth of his studies is obvious but in no way overstated. The resulting book is also wonderfully readable.

The book includes a facsimile of the then 16-year old Sladen's first publication, stencil-copied and bound by himself in 1892.

All in all, a real pleasure to read, for anyone with a passing or greater interest in bumble-bees.

Excellent book!, 03 Nov 2006
I thought this would be just a guide to keeping my Tarantula but its a lot more than that! Theres stuff on history and mythology (how the earliest name for the group we call Tarantulas actually referred to a furry mouse like animal!) and anatomy and physiology. That may sound off-putting but its written in a style thats easy to read for us non-academics.
I would say it is the only book you need if youre thinking of getting a Tarantula!
'nuff said!

This one!, 14 Jan 2004
Buy this one!
really buy it!

Stan and Margarite Schultz are widely respected in the Tarantula keeping community.

This book is recommended by newbies and professionals alike.

It will teach a beginner everything you want to know and wet you appetite to find out more. There can be no book to inform on all aspects of tarantulas* the subject is too vast, but this book gives you a good basis and if you keep Tarantulas you won't find much beyond the scope of this book. But be warned you'll get hooked.

Oh and don't worry about the scientific names, it'll come as you learn.

I'm writing this review aimed at new enthusiasts because if you've kept T's for a while chances are you have already bought this.

*(you'll learn that the more questions you have answered will only lead you to more questions)

The diffinative work on Tarantula husbandry, 08 Oct 2000
As a new commer to the hobby of Tarantula keeping this was the first book on the subject that I bought. I found this publication most enlightening and it answered all my questions about the practical side of Tarantula Husbandry. I highly reccoment this book to both the beginner and the advanced Tarantula keeper alike.

Uro owners need this book, 16 Mar 2003
This is the only book available on Uro care and if you are going to get a Uro you need to buy it. However, alot of the information is already dated as we learn more and more about this new genus. Much of it is now online. As stated above, the newer-discovered species like Malis and geyris are not covered in this book as they were only recent discoveries (maliensis) or not at all (geyri)at the time of printing and it doesn't give as much detail about viv sizing, essential acclimatisation periods, etc but it is certainly better than nothing. It does give good info on IDing the different speicies which is helpful as they can be hard to differentiaite for the new owner.

excellent book!!, 15 Nov 2002
this is a truely great book.
It covers the usual topics such as selection, care, feeding, breeding etc in sufficient detail. This book also has some of the best pictures of uromastyx that I have ever seen.
The only fault with this book is that it does not cover the uromastyx maliensis; this was disappointing as I bought this book to read specifically about this group.
I did however find this book both informative and interesting, so overall I would reccommend it.