MY FIRST REPTILE
"All important aspects of reptile ownership are raised, from getting a licence through to general husbandry and health issues, right up to how best to handle the death of a beloved pet. Six "entry-level" reptiles are looked at in detail, and the book closes with a short glossary of terms and further reading list. The issues addressed are comprehensive yet covered in a way that provides enough information without overwhelming children."
Warwick & Lily Denshire,
rodent farm snake farmer & snake whisperer
"Gavin has drawn on his lifelong love of, and experience with reptiles to put together what can comfortably be called a ‘first’ for Australia – a book written for the young keeper and their parents.Gavin has combined field experience, captive husbandry experience and his own role as a parent to present the right information in a user friendly, and family friendly, format."
Peter Comber,
head zoo keeper at Healsville Sanctuary
"'My First Reptile' is very informative for the avid keeper yet written so that even children can grasp basics of keeping all sorts of popular reptiles.
I now recommend this book for any first time keeper who purchases their reptile from us be it dragon, python or monitor. I also stock the book at the reptile society.
Jo Payne,
Secretary of Illawarra Reptile Society and co-founder of 'Payne's Pythons'
"For many of the best naturalists, their pet reptile was formative in the development of their love for nature. Gavin Bedford's 'My First Reptile' walks the next generation of budding naturalists through the best practices for keeping healthy, thriving animals in this inspiring educational hobby."
