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Books Barker vs. McCurley

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  • 01-13-2008, 08:29 PM
    scubaboy
    Books Barker vs. McCurley
    "Pythons of the World vol.II" or "Complete Ball Python". Which is better and why? If only get one which one, or best to get both? Also any help on the DVD from Dr. Seward's "Ball Python Breeding" or his VHS "Determining Sex in Snakes"??? Thanks
  • 01-13-2008, 08:31 PM
    rabernet
    Re: Books Barker vs. McCurley
    Well, I wouldn't say one is better than the other. Kevin's book is more "reader friendly" and the Barkers goes a lot more into the scientific and natural history of ball pythons. I own both, and if asked to choose just one - I wouldn't be able to.

    I don't have either of the videos, so someone else would need to comment.
  • 01-13-2008, 08:32 PM
    fishmommy
    Re: Books Barker vs. McCurley
    the easy answer is: if you want the book for info on ONLY ball pythons, then McCurley is the way to go.
    If you need info on other pythons.....then get both! :banana:
  • 01-13-2008, 08:42 PM
    rabernet
    Re: Books Barker vs. McCurley
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by fishmommy View Post
    the easy answer is: if you want the book for info on ONLY ball pythons, then McCurley is the way to go.
    If you need info on other pythons.....then get both! :banana:


    Actually, Pythons of the World, Vol II IS all about ball pythons and no other species of pythons. ;)
  • 01-13-2008, 08:43 PM
    littleindiangirl
    Re: Books Barker vs. McCurley
    Go with both!
  • 01-13-2008, 08:45 PM
    fishmommy
    Re: Books Barker vs. McCurley
    oh...my mistake.

    the title is somewhat misleading!

    I have the McCurley book but (obviously) not the other one :oops:
  • 01-13-2008, 08:48 PM
    rabernet
    Re: Books Barker vs. McCurley
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by fishmommy View Post
    oh...my mistake.

    the title is somewhat misleading!

    I have the McCurley book but (obviously) not the other one :oops:

    Well, the complete title is Pythons of the World, Vol II: Ball Pythons :P
  • 01-13-2008, 08:59 PM
    fishmommy
    Re: Books Barker vs. McCurley
    D'OH :salute:
  • 01-13-2008, 09:06 PM
    BChambers
    Re: Books Barker vs. McCurley
    I LOVE, and own, them both. But, if backed against a wall by a gang of uzi-toting, reptile smuggling, terrorists, I'd say the Barker book is my favorite.
  • 01-13-2008, 09:10 PM
    starmom
    Re: Books Barker vs. McCurley
    I have both and I reference both all the time. Kevin's book is fun, inspiring, and gives great basic information that is quick to find and helpful for the hobbyist. The Barker's book is gorgeous and very very informative with snake anatomy, drop dead pictures, and tons of information. If a choice needed to be made for the sake of finances, I would buy Kevin's book first and the immediately start saving for the Barker's.
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