Books?

[scottsreptiles]

Is there any book on leos that gives you the info on a lot of morphs and how to get them, a bit like john berrys book but thats for ball's.

scott

 

[moosassah]

everyone recommends "The Herpetoculture of Leopard Geckos". I haven't gotten my hands on it yet, so I can't speak for content.

 

[ReptileMan27]

I personally wouldnt waste your money on books, everything you want to know and then some you can find here, other forums,and sites. Forums are like giant books only better

 

[sbord_tom]

I got Ron's Book and it will help you know matter what you want it covers almost everthing Best $40 bucks i have spent.

 

[Kotsay1414]

I personally wouldnt waste your money on books, everything you want to know and then some you can find here, other forums,and sites. Forums are like giant books only better

I disagree with that, sure the forums are great for learning things, but a book like Ron Tremper's The Herpteculture of Leopard Geckos, gives a great knowledge base for coming into the forums. Reading a book like that, helps eliminate the noobish questions and helps generate better discussions.

 

[ReptileMan27]

I think I probly said that wrong, im not saying books arent good or that you cant learn from them but that IME, I have bought several books on anything from scorpions to various herps and after spending god knows how much on them, I find myself learning more for free from forums and just hands on experience.

 

[Kotsay1414]

I think I probly said that wrong, im not saying books arent good or that you cant learn from them but that IME, I have bought several books on anything from scorpions to various herps and after spending god knows how much on them, I find myself learning more for free from forums and just hands on experience.

Hands on is the best learning, but books like Ron Tremper's give a great foundation of knowledge. I'm sure you could ask just about anyone who has read it, and they will recommend it in a heartbeat.

 

[scottsreptiles]

I have THE LEOPARD GECKO IN CAPTIVITY witch is good for starting and much better than the guide to owning a leopard gecko.
Does Ron Tremper have a site that he sell's his book's on?

 

[moosassah]

If you search for RT's book you'll find it for $30-40 on various sites. Amazon has it for $40 free shipping.

 

[Lyndsey]

I personally wouldnt waste your money on books, everything you want to know and then some you can find here, other forums,and sites. Forums are like giant books only better

Id disagree with that too

People have sooo many confliciting opinions that it gets confusing. Books have one viewpoint that is easier to follow


When I first started here, yes I got good info...but it was from 8 different people who had different advice. I was confused more than I was helped

 

[ReptileMan27]

Id disagree with that too

People have sooo many confliciting opinions that it gets confusing. Books have one viewpoint that is easier to follow


When I first started here, yes I got good info...but it was from 8 different people who had different advice. I was confused more than I was helped

Your right, their is alot of conflicting info with leos and herps in general, books only have one opinion, the authors and thats not always right:main_thumbsup:

 

[Kotsay1414]

Your right, their is alot of conflicting info with leos and herps in general, books only have one opinion, the authors and thats not always right:main_thumbsup:

It all depends on the author and reviews on the book. With the RT book, it is worth the $40, just about all of the information is dead on too.

 

[Lyndsey]

It all depends on the author and reviews on the book. With the RT book, it is worth the $40, just about all of the information is dead on too.

Yea, what he said

 

[sbord_tom]

And Ron's Got some of the best looking geckos around that kind of tells you he knows his stuff