Fernando Pérez-Miles
New World Tarantulas – Taxonomy, Biogeography and Evolutionary Biology of Theraphosidae
”The Theraphosidae are the most famous and diverse mygalomorph spiders, and include some of the largest arachnids on earth. Their unique defense mechanisms, predatory tactics, reproductive strategies and ecological adaptations are displayed by a wide range of terrestrial, burrowing and arboreal species. These arachnids are familiar to the general public thanks to horror movies and a growing interest in tarantulas as pets; however, scientific information on the group is scattered throughout the literature and not easily available.”
From the Back Cover
Rainer Foelix
Biology of Spiders
”One of the only books to treat the whole spider, from its behavior and physiology to its neurobiology and reproductive characteristics, Biology of Spiders is considered a classic in spider literature. First published in German in 1979, the book is now in its third edition, and has established itself as the supreme authority on these fascinating creatures.”
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William J. Baerg
The Tarantula
”To anyone who has learned to know this spider, it is as handsome as a goldfinch, and fully as interesting.”
Though many an open-minded biologist might understandably take issue with the first assertion, after reading W. J. Baerg’s lively and authoritative account of the tarantula, he could not help but sub- scribe, perhaps with sudden surprise, to the second. Tarantulas are indeed shown to be interesting animals in this small but factually saturated work.
SCIENCE,
R. E. CRABILL, JR.
U.S. National Museum, Smithsonian Institution
Ronald N. Baxter
Keeping and Breeding Tarantulas
Of course some outdated scientific names but excellent photography and overall good information.
Samuel D Marshall
Tarantulas and Other Arachnids
”Everything about Purchase, Care, Nutrition, Behavior, and Housing”. Overall good information.
S. A. Schultz and M. J. Schultz
The Tarantula Keepers Guide
”Here is the definitive word on tarantulas for collectors and for life science students specializing in arachnids. You’ll find a detailed description of the tarantulas origin, anatomy and physiology… directions for breeding them and caring for the young… advice on purchasing or capturing tarantulas in the wild.”
FROM THE BACK COVER
Andrew Smith
Baboon Spiders: Tarantulas of Africa and the Middle East
A old classic book which are now available as a electronic copy from the author.
Andrew Smith
Tarantula Spiders: Tarantulas of the USA and Mexico
A classic book which are available from the author as a electronic copy.