Product Description

REPTILES is the only monthly U.S. magazine devoted to the pet reptile hobby. Its appeal is broad, with features to interest everyone, from the novice hobbyist to professional reptile industry members. REPTILES has endured and has also spawned a popular companion website, ReptileChannel.com. Your all-in-one guide to the successful care and keeping of reptiles and amphibians. It appeals to both professional and hobbyist with expert articles about keeping and breeding reptiles and amphibians, veterinary issues, the latest news in the herpetological world and stories from the field.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #322 in Magazine Subscriptions
• Formats: Magazine Subscription, Print

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Who Reads Reptiles?

REPTILES appeals to both the professional and hobbyist with expert articles about pet reptile care, veterinary issues, breeding, the latest news in the herpetological world and stories from the field. An invaluable resource for any reptile lover, REPTILES magazine is the ultimate guide for owners of these fascinating exotic pets.

What You Can Expect in Each Issue:

• Herp Queries
• Who's Who in Reptiles
• Reptile Retailer Spotlight
• Breeder's Choice
• Herp Kidz
• Reptile Breeder Directory
• Living with Reptiles
• Vet Q&A
• Herp Happenings
• Features: Covering a broad range of topics which will entice both the professional and hobbyis. Popular topics have included "10 Steps to the Ideal Poison Frog Terrarium," "Top Care for Tokay Gecko Morphs," "Costa Rican Herping Adventure," "Breeding Exciting Bearded Dragon Morphs," "Your Green Iguana Guide," and "Prized Pythons."

Past Issues:

Contributors:

Each article includes a contributor biography. The range is wide, but their passion for reptiles unites them. Some of them are book authors, professional herpetologists, herpetoculturists, zooarchaeologists, breeders, and veterinarians.

Magazine Layout:

The magazine has a bold , visually appealing layout with engaging articles illustrated by vivid photographs that capture readers’ attention from cover to cover.  Readers will find a centerfold reptile poster in every issue and a listing of expos and events.

Comparisons to Other Magazines:

This magazine is for the professional and hobbyist .  Readers will benefit from beautiful photography, expertly written articles and eye-catching layouts to guide them through the purchase and care of reptiles and amphibians.  Readers have unlimited access to reptilechannel.com, where they’ll find in-depth species profiles, active member forums, information on reptile health and breeding, and the opportunity to join Club Reptile.

Advertising:

Advertisers include leading reptile lighting, caging, food, décor and other reptile product manufacturers; reptile show organizers; reptile breeders; and others.

Customer Reviews

Exotic and domestic
I'm in agreement with other reviewers that the magazine does tend to focus too much on exotic species, from the Galapagos Islands to Madagascar; but, for the most part, I found this to be tempered by many very helpful articles for the average herp owner. I have 2 boas, some chameleons, an iguana, and a python--and I believe that "Reptiles" focus on all reptiles has given me a better understanding of my own. This isn't necessarily geared 100% toward the pet owner, but more for the overall enthusiast.

Great Pet Keepers Info.
If you are into reptiles, you can not go wrong with the many, many issues of Reptiles magazine. They are very factual about their information. Sometimes they even give personal opinions and experieices. There are sectons about the care of animals, sections about the population and legal status, and also sections about animal search expeditions.
In the Dec. 2001 issue, they have a great article on the conservation of the Aruba Island Rattlesnake. I personally spend time studying and learning about this species as well. They are very factual on their information. They do not get information from books, or other written documents, they interview people that have gone to the island of Aruba and worked with these animals firsthand.
They also have wonderful keeping and breeding information on different species each month. Like in the Feb. 2002 issue, they give great informatnion on keeping and breeding Feas vipers and Pictus geckos, again, they have done all of this themselves, and know what works and what doesnt.
I would recommend these magazines to everyone into reptiles and/or amphibians. They have great beginner information, like good choices for the first pets, and how to take care of them. They are also good for the advanced keepers. They give information on keeping and breeding rare and difficult animals, They also have interesting search expeditions that interest people of all experience levels.

Perfect!
I'm a solid reader of Reptiles for 3 years now. I LOVE IT! Before I was ever keeping and breeding reptiles myself, I was enjoying this magazine. Every issue is chocked full of pictures and information beyond belief, and it's a good way to shop around to see who's breeding what this year. Great magazine, it's a must get for any herper or plain ol person!