Invertebrates For Exhibition: Insects, Arachnids, and Other Invertebrates Suitable for Display in Classrooms, Museums, and Insect Zoos

I wish I could give half stars because I'm not sure my complaint of this books warrants knocking it down to 4. I would rather give it 4.5. I was expecting more information on actually setting up displays with specific species, for example how to set up a display for hissing cockroaches with photos of actual dispalys, rather than general habitat guidelines but the information is wonderful. It was the first of Orin's big books I bought and it was well worth it but if I had it to do over again, knowing what I do now, I may skip this one and buy a different one of his more specific books. It didn't keep me from purchasing the Mantid and Millipede books and I have a few others on my want list as soon as I can stop buying actual animals. Who knows, I may just have to buy them all to complete the set even if I don't expect to keep the animals. One huge plus was the variety of inverts covered. I had no idea that I wanted to keep assassin bugs and water scorpions until I read this book. Come to think of it that may not be a plus.

I found this book full of valuable information very easy to read, with many fantastic illustrations. The information makes it easy to breed and maintain these interesting animals Keeping invertebrates is a rewarding hobby if you have ever considered keeping bugs this is the book for you it is filled with tips and how to information it was money well spent.

A useful book however I would have liked greater information on exhibit design features to showcase these creatures.

Review from my 13 year old son who keeps and breeds bugs: Truly an amazing book. I recommend this for anyone who likes to keep bugs. Lots of good information and beautiful pics!

Excellent text.

La crianza de invertebrados en cautiverio, para exhibiciones educativas o zoológicos es un tema no muy tratado en México, y el libro ofrece una buena noción para mantener y reproducir algunas especies que también existen en el país.Mi descontento es que yo esperaba más datos y más especies, un papel de mejor calidad, éste se ve barato y frágil.Igual el tema sigue haciéndolo valioso, pero tampoco es un texto tan extenso como yo hubiera querido. Pero igual aprendí bastante y eso se agradece. Recomiendo pero sólo si ya tienen nociones de crianza de animales en terrarios, a mi gusto no se pueden desarrollar protocolos tan rápido, pues el texto platica más las condiciones (es su forma y lo hace bien) pero hubiera agradecido, tablas y listas.

This book would get 5 stars on content if the publisher even looked like they tried to print this as a 'real' book. The paper is thin and see-through and has the feel of economy printer paper. Not a gloss to be found. The cover is deceptively beautiful with a nice waxed-look surface and hardcover that sells all the information inside nicely. Sadly once you open it you feel VERY cheated for the pricetag. Good read, but unless you find it in a discount bin, I can't advise until they reprint on proper paper.

Très bon ouvrage par un auteur qui est un excellent spécialiste américain de la terrariophilie des Invertébrés. Les photos sont à la hauteur du livre et l'on peut y découvrir des élevages peu traités par ailleurs comme les amblypyges ou les pseudoscorpions.

平易な英語ですが、丁寧に書かれてると思います。本当はもっとマニアックに書きたかったのかもしれませんが、あえて入門書の形をとったと理解しています。