Mike Krick Books

07/10/2026

The Invisible Ark in Defense of Captivity
David G. Barker; Tracy M. Barker
Softcover like new $100
The Invisible Ark: In Defense of Captivity by David and Tracy Barker 2014. This is a small paperback book that explains the importance of captivity in this modern world and promotes the work of the keepers of all animals and plants.
(This copy is not signed)

07/10/2026

Fauna $15
Jan/Feb 2001

07/10/2026

LIFE OF REPTILES [2 Volumes]
Bellairs, Angus 1970
Hardcover 2 volume set $35
Great book plate from previous owner.
Dr. Don C. Forester is a renowned herpetologist and Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences at Towson University. He is widely recognized for his decades of research into amphibian behavioral ecology—specifically the communication, mating systems, and maternal care of frogs and salamanders.

07/10/2026

07/10/2026

Morris & Morris and Minton & Minton
$15 each or both titles for $20
Men & Snakes- Hardcover used
Giant Reptiles-Hardcover used

07/09/2026

Softcover used $20

07/09/2026

Biology of Gila Monsters and Beaded Lizards (Volume 9) (Organisms and Environments)
Beck, Daniel D.
Hardcover like new $200
No two lizard species have spawned as much folklore, wonder, and myth as the Gila Monster, Heloderma suspectum, and the Beaded Lizard, H. horridum―the sole survivors of an ancient group of predacious lizards called the Monstersauria. More like snakes on legs, monstersaurs are a walking contradiction: they are venomous yet don't appear to use their venom for subduing prey; their mottled patterns mingle with the broken shadows and textures of their desert and tropical dry forest habitats, yet their bright open mouths hiss a bold warning that a nasty bite awaits those who advance further. And while Gila Monster venom produces excruciating pain, it also contains a peptide that has become a promising new drug for treating type-2 diabetes. Perhaps the ultimate paradox is that monstersaurs are among the most famous of lizards, yet until quite recently they have remained among the least studied. With numerous illustrations, stunning color photographs, and an up-to-date synthesis of their biology, this book explains why the Monstersauria seems poised to change the way we think about lizards. Daniel D. Beck―who has been investigating Gila Monsters and Beaded Lizards for over 22 years―teams up here with award-winning wildlife photographer Tom Wiewandt to produce a comprehensive summary of this small but remarkable family of lizards.

07/09/2026

Deal of the Day- Hardcover $25 (new book. but ding to bottom of the cover that occured in shipping)
Biology and Conservation of North American Tortoises

Table Of Content
Preface Chapter 1. Morphology, Taxonomy, and Distribution of North American Tortoises: An Evolutionary Perspective Chapter 2. The Fossil Record for the North American Tortoises Chapter 3. Systematics of Extant North American Tortoises Chapter 4. Thermoregulation and Energetics of North American Tortoises Chapter 5. Reproductive Physiology of North American Tortoises Chapter 6. Embryonic Development, Hatching Success, and Temperature Dependent S*x Determination in North American Tortoises Chapter 7. Growth Patterns of North American Tortoises Chapter 8. Health Issues of North American Tortoises Chapter 9. Habitat Characteristics of North American Tortoises Chapter 10. Water and Food Acquisition and Their Consequences for Life History and Metabolism of North American Tortoises Chapter 11. Home Range and Movements of North American Tortoises Chapter 12. Social Behaviors of North American Tortoises Chapter 13. Nesting and Reproductive Output among North American Tortoises Chapter 14. Abundance of North American Tortoises Chapter 15. Population and Conservation Genetics of North American Tortoises Chapter 16. Demography of North American Tortoises Chapter 17. History of Human Interaction with North American Tortoises Chapter 18. Threats and Conservation Needs for North American Tortoises References Index

07/09/2026

Snakes-Brazaitis/Watanabe-Snakes-Ricciuti-Snakes-Badger
$20 each or all 3 for $30
All are like new hardcovers.