Scorpions

by Manny Rubio

Book Overview

This handsomely illustrated book offers a wealth of information on scorpion purchase, housing, and general care, as well as information on the many varieties that are popular among hobbyists. Books in... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764112244
• ISBN13: 9780764112249
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.5" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

Very informative!

I bought this book just to get some basic information, since the female scorp. I bought at the pet store had babies last year....and I didn't expect so much information! I love it! Very glad I bought this book, the author is great, humorous in some areas, and very easy to read! Buy this book, you won't regret it :)

All you need to get started

This is an excellent starter book and also has more in-depth information than what is required for simple husbandry (e.g. the section on breeding has what appear to be good suggestions and lots of factlets). Although it may have some inaccuracies, it would seem that this book alone is sufficient to get one started in raising the suggested (beginner) scorpions - not that one shouldn't seek more information, but we just purchased a couple Emperor scorpions and so far, the book has covered everything we appear to need. Photos and diagrams are excellent!

THE BOOK for those new to scorpions

Despite a few inaccuracies and errors described elsewhere by another reviewer, this book will offer anyone new to keeping scorpions or who is curious about these most remarkable of animals an easy to read offering covering many diverse aspects of scorpions. For those interested in keeping scorpions in captivity with little or no experience, this book should be considered a must read (along with "The Biology of Scorpions" by Gary A. Polis), as it offers a great deal of general information and care and maintenance information in an easy to read format for layperson and advanced keeper alike. I'd recommend this book (and have dozens of times) to anyone with even a passing interest in scorpions.

THE beginner's book

A concise look at scorpion biology for the pet keeper. Has a good section on species commonly available (arranged in groups as easy, difficult and dangerous). Has a good overview of habitat requirements, but I wish it had more specifics in keeping the various species...this section is arranged in table form only. It only took me an hour to read it, and I wish it had gone into more detail in general.

AT LAST!

At last- the perfect book for the hobbyist! All the information you could possibly ask for at your fingertips. This book covers everything the novice needs to know, and more. How to purchase, house and feed your scorpion is just the beginning. And the species charts are worth the price of the book themselves. The photographs are gorgeous and the book is concise and extremely well written. Even the advanced enthusiast will love this book. This book's a winner!