Re: Cyclura book suggestions?

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Posted by M.eguro on July 16, 1999 at 12:57:00:

In Reply to: Cyclura book suggestions? posted by Mike on July 16, 1999 at 12:28:32:

Hi Mike!

Unfortunately, there are no books strictly on Cyclura,
and most that even mention the species are extremely poorly written,
giving misinformation about their natural history, diet (says to feed mice!! :-(
and even mislabeling different species of cyclura.

The best thing to do is look for backissues from the Iguana Times, reptiles magazine, vivarium, etc. that mention cyclura you are interested in.

Dave Blair's article on the Genus was out in April 94, and although some of the legal status of the genus has
changed since that article, much of it is still up to date info.

The out of print book IGuanas of the World also has some great Cyclura info, although it is mostly centered on C. carinata that other species. Listed are extinct forms of Cyclura, some which were never even given a species name before they became extinct.

You should also try books that deal with flora and fauna of the west indies, for instance "Caribbean Amphibians and Reptiles" has some neat cyclura info, including info as to when and who the species names came from, etc.

If you like the Blue Iguana (c. nubila lewisi), try Fred Burton's Iguana Times article in December 96.
Fred Burton is the most knowledgable person in the world when it comes to pure lewisi.

There is also the Ray Dorge article on the Blue Iguana breeding facility (where I went also) in Reptiles magazine September 96 issue.

Many of these are still available on backorder.

Also please see the reference section at the end of my Cyclura caresheet,

there are many other articles and info on cyclura that can be obtained there!

Cyclura caresheet

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: Hi Mike! : Unfortunately, there are no books strictly on Cyclura, : and most that even mention the species are extremely poorly written, : giving misinformation about their natural history, diet (says to feed mice!! :-( : and even mislabeling different species of cyclura. : The best thing to do is look for backissues from the Iguana Times, reptiles magazine, vivarium, etc. that mention cyclura you are interested in. : Dave Blair's article on the Genus was out in April 94, and although some of the legal status of the genus has : changed since that article, much of it is still up to date info. : The out of print book IGuanas of the World also has some great Cyclura info, although it is mostly centered on C. carinata that other species. Listed are extinct forms of Cyclura, some which were never even given a species name before they became extinct. : : You should also try books that deal with flora and fauna of the west indies, for instance "Caribbean Amphibians and Reptiles" has some neat cyclura info, including info as to when and who the species names came from, etc. : : If you like the Blue Iguana (c. nubila lewisi), try Fred Burton's Iguana Times article in December 96. : Fred Burton is the most knowledgable person in the world when it comes to pure lewisi. : There is also the Ray Dorge article on the Blue Iguana breeding facility (where I went also) in Reptiles magazine September 96 issue. : Many of these are still available on backorder. : Also please see the reference section at the end of my Cyclura caresheet, : there are many other articles and info on cyclura that can be obtained there!

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