The Snake Ranch Guide To Reptile Care

Reference Education Young Adult Nonfiction Hobbies & Crafts Pets & Animal Care Reptiles & Amphibians Australian Nature

The Snake Ranch Guide To Reptile Care is the 2014 Australian paperback that quickly became the underground bible for serious keepers of pythons, dragons and geckos. Written by Chris Williams—one of the country’s most respected private breeders—this 200-page textbook distils two decades of hands-on reptile husbandry into a single, photo-rich reference. From selecting a first snake to building bio-active enclosures, every chapter is built around step-by-step checklists so readers can move straight from theory to safe practice without wading through jargon.

What sets this copy apart is its condition: only a name penned neatly on the inside cover and a handful of lightly creased middle pages hint that it has already helped one enthusiast set up their dream terrarium. The binding is still factory-tight, pages are free of highlighter and dog-ears, and there are no tears or spine cracks—meaning the hundreds of colour photographs remain crisp enough for species identification and enclosure diagrams stay perfectly fold-out flat. For collectors, the 2014 first print run is now out of print in Australia, making clean copies increasingly scarce online.

Whether you’re a young adult researching a school project, a hobbyist upgrading to larger constrictors, or a future breeder preparing for licensing exams, Williams’ blend of science-backed husbandry and Aussie common sense delivers everything you need. Expect detailed feeding charts, health troubleshooting flow-charts, and state-by-state permit links that are still current. Grab this copy now—before the next wave of lockdown-born reptile fans drives second-hand prices even higher.

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