Complete ball python, a comprehensive guide to care. Thanks to everyone who entered reptiles raffle for 10 free copies of ecos new kevin mccurley book, the ultimate ball python. May 04, 2014 so ive decided i may try my hand at breeding in the future and asked other hobbyists what resources were best for identifying and learning about the different ball python morphs colors currently available. The 10 digit isbn is 1938850068 and the digit isbn is 9781938850066. Stop in today and find your special pet or grab some pet supplies. Hard cover w full color dust jacket the ultimate ball python. Complete ball python, a comprehensive guide to care, breeding. He has successfully designed and bred many never before seen ball python morphs. It is a much more in depth book with lots more detail than the shorter version. If you want a more complete history of the ball python, only the barkers book is better. Ball pythons in captivity professional breeders series 9780976733485 by kevin mccurley and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. About kevin mccurley kevin mccurley started as a herp enthusiast in his early childhood, later maintaining a collection of animals that eventually paid for themselves.
Jun 01, 2005 buy complete ball python, a comprehensive guide to care, breeding, and genetic mutations by kevin mccurley isbn. Ball pythons in captivity ball pythons in captivity by kevin mccurley the ball python is arguably the most popular constrictor available in captivity today, and its an exhilarating time to be involved in keeping these snakes. The title of this book is the ultimate ball python and it was written by kevin mccurley. The ultimate ball python morph maker guide handbook manual out of print by.
Oct 16, 2019 mccurley s new england reptile distributors and their retail shop, zoo creatures, sell and sometimes buy or adopt fantastic animals. Oct 04, 2012 ball pythons in captivity by kevin mccurley the ball python is arguably the most popular constrictor available in captivity today, and its an exhilarating time to be involved in keeping these snakes. Morph maker guide features over 770 pages and 1,200 color photos of the most unique and eyepopping ball python morphs on the market today. Kevin mccurley, owner of new england reptile distributors nerd and a devoted python breeder, presents two decades of his expertise in keeping and breeding these wonderful pet snakes. Ball pythons in captivity by kevin mccurley nook book. Hands down, the answer was kevin mccurley s the ultimate ball python. Now we got the answers back from kevin, and here they are. In this case that hobbyist was kevin mccurley, a herp enthusiast since early childhood. The complete ball python meet your next favorite book. Kevin is an authentic wizard when it comes to ball pythons, known throughout the business and the founder of nerd, which is where a ton of these morphs were first discovered.
Ball pythons in captivity by kevin mccurley goodreads. Kevin mccurley is one of the leading breeders in the world on ball pythons. Ball pythons in captivity kindle edition by mccurley. Morph maker g originally posted by pythonfriend printing can be expensive when you go over the top with high quality pictures. I love the world of ball pythons satan 1 how do u figure what morphs to breed to get different morphs. Emi par online smartphone kaise kharide use this trick. Morph maker guide by kevin mccurley 20140504 hardcover by kevin mccurley author. May 20, 2014 i imagine this new book is great, but would like to read about what first impressions people have of the book.
Eco the ball python in captivity by kevin mccurley although i havent read the whole book yet its seems like a really handy thing to have if you want a bit more knowledge on keeping royal pythons. This book is essiental for anyone who wants to breed ball pythons for fun or profit. His breeding efforts initially focused on pituophis and other large colubrids, and over the course of time the collection grew along with an interest in pythons, particularly those with which fewer keepers were working at the time namely retics too. Ball pythons in captivity by k mccurley swell reptiles. Kevin mccurley runs new england reptile distributors n. If you want to know something about ball pythons and how to raise one for your very own, this would be a good book to own. If you want to know something about ball pythons and how to raise one for your very own, this would be a good book. Nhbs kevin mccurley, ecouniverse herpetological publishing. Part of the professional breeder series, eco ball pythons in captivity by kevin mccurley is an informative delight for any royal python enthusiast, giving them all the knowledge they need to take superb care of their royal python as they enter into the world of snake breeding kevin s expertise are arguably unparalleled the owner or new england reptile distributers, kevin has poured over.
Any feedback on the new kevin mccurley book the ultimate python. This book is the outpouring of kevin mccurleys artistic pallet focused on python regius. Ball pythons in captivity by kevin mccurley trade paperback. You would be hard pressed to find anything more complete, more brilliantly written, or more comprehensive than this book. I already own the kevin mccurley book the complete ball python i read in a thread earlier about another book, but i lost the thread that said it. There are pages and pages of color photos as well as information about genetics and history.
It all happened on facebook and they were mailed to kevin. Ball pythons in captivity presents mccurleys experience on every aspect of these beautiful snakes, thoroughly detailing their caging, feeding. Kevin mccurley books list of books by author kevin mccurley. Ball pythons in captivity by kevin mccurley bookshop. Zoo creatures is the largest exotic and unique pet resource in new england. We have a 12,000 gallon aquarium showroom stocked with freshwater fish, handfed and socialized reptiles and small animals too. The spider genes really helped the business move fast, not only for nerd but for the whole business around ball pythons.
Kevin mccurley is the author of ball pythons in captivity 4. This book takes the reader on a journey through the lives and behavior of ball pythons and presents in striking color some of the most incredible, eyepopping genetic morphs that have been developed by python breeders across the planet. Amateur hobbyist or professional breeder, this is a must have book. The complete ball python a comprehensive guide to care. Ball pythons in captivity by kevin mccurley eco wear. A comprehensive guide to care, breeding and genetic mutations. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Morph maker guide 19050721 hardcover hardcover july 21, 1905 by kevin mccurley author 4. So ive decided i may try my hand at breeding in the future and asked other hobbyists what resources were best for identifying and learning about the different ball python morphs colors currently available. The complete ball python a comprehensive guide to care breeding and genetic mutations pdf 09 may 2019 kevin mccurley 3 on the complete ball python a comprehensive guide to care breeding and genetic mutations. And that was the chance to ask the evil morph god aka. Complete ball python, a comprehensive guide to care, breeding, and genetic mutations. By kevin mccurley author of the complete ball python and ball pythons in captivity. All of our paper waste is recycled within the uk and turned into corrugated cardboard. See all books authored by kevin mccurley, including ball pythons in captivity professional breeders series, and the. This is one of the books that is considered the bible when it comes to breeding designer morph ball pythons. Stunning new color and pattern morphs are introduced every year, along with more husbandry resources than a keeper can shake a snake at. Ball pythons in captivity by kevin mccurley the ball python is arguably the most popular constrictor available in captivity today, and its an exhilarating time to be involved in keeping these snakes. We offer a huge selection of healthy, captive bred reptiles from nerd. Apr 18, 2009 what books are out there that include a lot of the morph combos in them. A comprehensive guide with chapters discussing the ball python in nature, captivity, diet, selection, understanding the ball python, health concerns, breed ing and egg incubation, baby snake care, color morphs, and more.
Hes a selftaught expert who shares what hes learned through his businesses and through books on exotics, most notably ball pythons, addressed to breeders and owners. Ultimate ball python morph maker guide 762 pages by kevin. Kevin mccurley, owner of new england reptile distributors. Its in no way a book that you would struggle to understand and everything is laid out really nicely. I kept this one and made a present of the other one to my partner in our snake breeding venture. Spider was first seen back in 1999 proved out by kevin mccurley under the name nerd new england reptile distributors. For anyone who is really interested in different morphs and descriptions. The ball python mutation world is ever changing, but this is one of the definitive books on the subject. A comprehensive guide to care, breeding, and genetic mutations. Ball pythons in captivity kevin mccurley ball pythons in captivity kevin mccurley genre. Ultimate ball python morph maker guide 762 pages by kevin mccurley color. The ball python is arguably the most popular constrictor available in captivity today, and its an exhilarating time to be involved in keeping these snakes. Kevin is the owner of nerd ball pythons, and he is an expert on the subject.
Complete ball python, a comprehensive guide to care, breedi. Complete ball python, a comprehensive guide to care, breeding, and genetic mutations 9780976733409 by kevin mccurley and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Kevin s book is great, but it was done in 2005 and since then, there have been many new morphs and combos produced. Kevin mccurley author, matt lerer foreword by, raphael martinez introduction by, mike wilbanks introduction by 762 pages, 1200 colour photos.
These snakes have been produced by manipulating genes and remodeling phenotypes into snakes with countless patterns and color combinations. The wild life of kevin mccurley new hampshire magazine. Ball pythons in captivity by kevin mccurley the ball python is arguably the most popular constrictor available in captivity today, and its an exhilarating time to be involved in keeping these s. This title presents the vast experience with ball pythons of kevin mccurley, owner of nerd, new england reptile distributors. Morph makers guide special congratulations to the 10 winners listed below, who were chosen at random from among the hundreds of entries we received.
See all books authored by kevin mccurley, including ball pythons in captivity professional breeders series, and the complete ball python. Ball pythons in captivity professional breeders series. Ball pythons in captivity kindle edition by mccurley, kevin. D and is considered one of the top experts in this field. A comprehensive guide to care, breeding and genetic mutations, and more on. A comprehensive guide with chapters discussing the ball python in nature, captivity, diet, selection, understanding the ball python, health concerns, breeding and egg incubation, baby snake care, color morphs, and more. Morph maker guide by kevin mccurley 20140504 hardcover january 1, 2014 print length. Kevin mccurley, owner of new england reptile distributors nerd and a devoted python breeder, presents two decades of his expertise in keeping and. Ball pythons in captivity by kevin mccurley nook book ebook. This book takes the reader on a journey through the lives and behavior of ball pythons and presents in striking color some of the most incredible, eyepopping genetic morphs that have been developed by.
These snakes have been produced by manipulating genes and remodeling. This book is the outpouring of kevin mccurley s artistic pallet focused on python regius. Jun 01, 2005 this is the unabridged version of kevin mccurleys book pythons in captivity. Many of the new genetic morphs are displayed in full color photographs. Morph maker guide by kevin mccurley 20140504 hardcover january 1, 2014 by kevin mccurley author 4. Complete ball python, a comprehensive guide to care, breeding, and genetic mutations by kevin mccurley.
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