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Whether you're a reptile enthusiast looking to deepen your understanding, an isopod keeper exploring new species, or a hobbyist building the perfect bioactive setup, these books provide invaluable insights and practical advice to help you succeed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAt Stargazer Exotics, your trusted reptile store in Canada, we’re proud to offer a variety of books and resources as part of our premium reptile supplies. From detailed guides on isopod species and their care to step-by-step instructions for creating self-sustaining habitats, these materials are ideal for hobbyists at any level. Expand your knowledge, improve your setups, and provide the best care possible for your pets with these essential books. 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MBD, or Metabolic Bone Disease, is a horrible condition that develops in captive reptiles and amphibians that are not getting enough Vitamin D and exposed to proper levels of Ultraviolet Light. Sadly, Metabolic Bone Disease is now at epidemic levels throughout the hobby due to reptile owners lack of understanding on how to correctly use UV B light. Many inexperienced reptile owners do not know the warning signs. And MBD is not spotted until it is too late and then it is off to the Vets to spend 300.00,400.00 or even 500.00 or more in medical treatments to save the animals life and to try and prevent it from being totally crippled. All this suffering and expense can be easily prevented! Not only can it be prevented, it can even reversed by JUST BY KNOWING HOW TO CORRECTLY USE UV LIGHT. In this book, John Courteney-Smith shares his vast knowledge on the subject, backed by years of research and first hand experience to educate reptile owners on MDB. And how to eliminate it from your collection. That is why this book is so important for EVERY reptile keeper to own. Keep your reptiles in top condition and eliminate MBD. \"The Arcadia Guide to MBD and its Elimination in Captivity\" is a must for all herp owners. 100+ pages, A5 size, 250gsm cover and colour throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(155, 187, 89);\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(155, 187, 89);\"\u003eThis product is ordered on demand. 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John is also the author of two reptile husbandry related books and has worked with other leading authors to provide content for some of the world’s best reptile. As the Arcadia Reptile brand manager John is determined to start “A revolution in reptile care”.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50075325759808,"sku":"261","price":34.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4335\/8272\/files\/441397402.jpg?v=1738900969"},{"product_id":"fire-the-sun-and-its-replication-in-reptile-keeping","title":"Fire, The Sun and its replication in reptile keeping","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Elements Series, Part 1. 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