You've heard about EXTREME SPORTS!What about EXTREME PETS?These pets are 'different,'Do you have one yet?They need as much loveAnd they need as much careAs 'regular' pets, justA little more rare!But...Only get one, if you DARE!A series of four verse stories aimed at five to ten year olds, about very unusual pets and with links to further information on such things as pet care.Themes - tarantulas, carpet pythons, snakes, spiders, stick insects, axolotls, exotic pets, pet care, What a fascinating book, integrating fact with verse to create a wonderful cross-curricular resource for teachers. As for the students, curious little minds will engage with the unique and unusual subject matter! Adrienne T. O'Connell, B.A., Grad. Dip. Ed., taught children from indigenous classrooms in the outback to multicultural classrooms in the city. Book 1 - Axolotls and tarantulas

Easy-to-use, comprehensive reference covering the less common species encountered in general veterinary practice Handbook of Exotic Pet Medicine provides easy-to-access, detailed information on a wide variety of exotic species that can be encountered in general veterinary practice. Offering excellent coverage of topics such as basic techniques, preventative health measures, and a formulary for each species, each chapter uses the same easy-to-follow format so that users can find information quickly while working in the clinic. Presented in full colour, with over 400 photographs, the book gives small animal practitioners the confidence to handle and treat more familiar pets such as budgerigars, African grey parrots, bearded dragons, corn snakes, tortoises, pygmy hedgehogs, hamsters and rats. Other species that may be presented less frequently including skunks, marmosets, sugar gliders, koi carp, chameleons and terrapins are also covered in detail to enable clinicians to quickly access relevant information. Provides comprehensive coverage of many exotic pet species that veterinarians may encounter in general practice situations Presents evidence-based discussions of topics including biological parameters, husbandry, clinical evaluation, hospitalization requirements, common medical and surgical conditions, radiographic imaging, and more The Handbook of Exotic Pet Medicine is an ideal one-stop reference for the busy general practitioner seeing the occasional exotic animal, veterinary surgeons with an established exotic animal caseload, veterinary students and veterinary nurses wishing to further their knowledge.

This expert guide covers a wide range of animals, from birds and reptiles to invertebrates and fish. With clear color photographs depicting each species and step-by-step techniques, as well as a comprehensive glossary and a list of approved dealers, this informative handbook will ensure these amazing creatures can be kept safely and successfully at home.

... containing its transactions and proceedings and a summary of current researches relating to zoology and botany (principally Invertebrata and Cryptogamia), microscopy, &c.