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| MrsA82 |
Posted - 14/06/2011 : 22:47:16
Anyone got it or read it (any good?)
I've just ordered it for the O/H from the kids for fathers day
He's been looking at getting it for a while now |
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| Jayde |
Posted - 20/07/2011 : 21:50:32
Is this the latest edition? |
| Kylashnikov |
Posted - 17/06/2011 : 11:30:46
I think I'm going to take the plunge this weekend and buy it from Surrey Reptiles. I should have been paid today, hopefully learning the genetics will be able to make up for the cost of the book one day.  |
| n/a |
Posted - 17/06/2011 : 11:12:10
So... this £8.36 one is the Complete Ball Python without all the genetic stuff? Wish I'd known - I'd have been perfectly content with that, at a fraction of the price. I learned some genetics when breeding Siamese cats (I even knew about Mendelian recessives lol!) but royal python genetics make my brain hurt! |
| Kylashnikov |
Posted - 16/06/2011 : 20:41:31
It's a shame it's so expensive, I'd love to own it... It sucks being a student in part time work. :( |
| scubadude |
Posted - 16/06/2011 : 19:34:06
quote:
Originally posted by reptilemadd
ust ordered a copy of the complete ball python (published by ECO ) also by Kevin McCurley, BATS from swell reptiles only £8.36 is it any good BATS?
From what I remember when looking this is just a slimmed down version of the complete ball python, it doesn't have the full morph section though, all the other important information is there.
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| n/a |
Posted - 16/06/2011 : 18:52:20
quote:
Originally posted by reptilemadd
ust ordered a copy of the complete ball python (published by ECO ) also by Kevin McCurley, BATS from swell reptiles only £8.36 is it any good BATS?
I haven't read this particular one - he's written two titles that I know of - the complete ball python and ball pythons in captivity, but anything he writes I reckon will be good - might just order this one myself. |
| scubadude |
Posted - 16/06/2011 : 17:21:23
cracking book, it along with vin russos complete boa constrictor are my snake bibles.
And surrey pets definately best price. |
| reptilemadd |
Posted - 15/06/2011 : 21:44:17
ust ordered a copy of the complete ball python (published by ECO ) also by Kevin McCurley, BATS from swell reptiles only £8.36 is it any good BATS? |
| MrsA82 |
Posted - 15/06/2011 : 18:49:48
I can't wait to read it to (it's arrived now) after the O/T has of course lol ;) |
| jhk2005 |
Posted - 15/06/2011 : 18:28:05
This book is my bible :) i've read it cover to cover i don't know how many times. one of the best ones out there by far. |
| MrsA82 |
Posted - 15/06/2011 : 15:39:47
Looks like I got a bargain then :)
Still waiting for the dhl delivery man :(
Last week he came at 6pm
Why do I have to be the last drop lol
I was watching one on eBay brand new it went for £38 + £3.25 delivery
Then I searched and good old Surrey pets came up
Can't fault them really |
| n/a |
Posted - 15/06/2011 : 15:34:47
Me too! Mine cost me £45 secondhand, but it was really pristine condition and hardback, printed on heavy glossy paper - about the best quality book I own, and I've got hundreds, that's my other addiction.
Hi, Kylashnikov, I reckon Surrey Pet Supplies is offering it at a very fair price, unless you get lucky on Amazon. The book doesn't seem to be in print in the UK - I got no trace of it on the WH Smith website.
One thing you could do to obtain a sneak preview would be if a rep shop in your area has got copies on display; failing that, public libraries used to do a request service, whereby you could request a book and even if it wasn't in stock, they would obtain it from another library and loan it to you as per usual. Worth a try, if they still do this.
ps, amendment - useful info:
The complete Ball python - a comprehensive guide to care, breeding and genetic mutations
by Kevin McCurley
published by Eco, Herpetological Publishing and Distribution, 2005
ISBN 978-0-9767334-0-4 |
| hodgie |
Posted - 15/06/2011 : 15:21:23
£31.08  |
| MrsA82 |
Posted - 15/06/2011 : 07:32:35
Thanks guys can't wait to have a read myself lol
Surrey pets £31.08
http://www.surreypetsupplies.co.uk/eco-the-complete-ball-python.html
Coming today :) |
| hodgie |
Posted - 15/06/2011 : 06:49:39
I also have it, good read, but sadly the £50 isn`t justified in my opinion. |
| Kylashnikov |
Posted - 15/06/2011 : 02:11:27
I don't mean to be cheeky but could you link me to the book please? I've got a real taste for reading up on new topics recently and I don't actually own a book on Royals. So far I've just researched things on the internet and got lucky I think haha. |
| Royalbob |
Posted - 15/06/2011 : 00:09:47
As above |
| n/a |
Posted - 14/06/2011 : 23:02:00
It is really good - covers all aspects of royals, including a huge section on morphs and genetics (about which I'm an ignoramus lol) and loads on health, breeding, handling and the origins of royals in Africa. I'd quibble on a couple of points of husbandry, but otherwise, a book I wouldn't be without.
Doesn't seem to be generally available in this country; i got a pristine hardback copy via Amazon but otherwise it only seems available in some rep stores as an import ... shame. There doesn't seem to be anything else as comprehensive about royals - or not so far as I know.
I'm sure your OH will be delighted. |
