Spider School  

school of arachnida

Publications

Contents

Publications

Arachnida Survey         

Families

Glossary 

Species List

Study of Spiders

Collecting Methods

 

 

PUBLICATIONS PAGE

  • By Kathleen and John Hancock.    

 

  • Scorpions.
    • A comprehensive Guide. by Kathleen and John Hancock  ISBN O 9515324-7-2   Published 1996 revised 1999 New Color Version.  92 pages, 53 figures, Paperback   A4.   Chapters include Classification, Anatomy, Life-History, Distribution, Lifestyle, Prey and Predators, Venom, Collecting, Keeping in Captivity, Species File, and Glossary.

      Price $32.50

      The aim of this book is to examine the many aspects of scorpions in such a way that it can be used as a reference or read purely for pleasure.

      It gives information on the development of scorpions, their anatomy and distribution as well as the many features which make then unique in the animal world.

      The book is well illustrated having 53 figures - line drawings and maps.

      Read this book and gain a comprehensive insight into these fascinating creatures.

    Simply Scorpions

    • A Guide for the Beginner.
      • by Kathleen and John Hancock.
      • ISBN  0  9689447 4 4 Published 1996.  50 pages, 15 figures, Paperback A5 format
      • Price $10
      • A basic care guide with general information on scorpions and detailed information on the keeping of scorpions in captivity including feeding, housing and handling.

      Special Price as a care guide for beginners  $10

      Read this book before you buy a new pet.

     

  • Sex Determination of Immature Theraphosidae Spiders from their Cast Skins.
    • Sex your own Tarantula Spiders.
      • by Kathleen and John Hancock First published 1989 revised 1999 new edition.  54 pages, 49 figures Paperback A4 format.  

        ISBN 0 9515324-0-5  The Book.

      • Price $32.50

      • An in depth examination of anatomy relevant to determination of sex, comprehensive instructions on method of determining sex of Theraphosids.
      • Sex your own Spiders.
      • A great benefit to ones' Breeding Programme of Tarantulas.
      • Be able to sell sexed Spiders.

     

  • Simply Tarantulas. 
    • A Guide for the Beginner.
    • ISBN 0 9689447 5 2   Published 1998 by Kathleen and John Hancock 50 pages, 16 illustrations, Paperback  A5 Format.
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    • Completely revised version of the very successful 1990 edition. A basic care guide with general information on tarantulas and their care in captivity.
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    • There are chapters on general information on Tarantulas, feeding, housing, moulting, and rearing spiderlings as well as a species file. this gives brief descriptions of 27 species and their requirements.
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    • Although intended for the beginner this book will be of interest to the more experienced keeper - any information which may enhance the keeping of tarantulas is a valuable asset to the enthusiast.
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    • Special Price as a Care Guide for beginners   $10

 

  • The Invertebrates.
    • An introduction of many Groups.
      • ISBN 0 9515324-2-1 Published 1995, by Kathleen and John Hancock   revised New colour edition  
      •   Price  $ 27.50
      • 68 pages, 39 figures,  Paperback format,   Chapters include Classification, Food, Collecting, Equipment, Glossary, with more detailed information on Anatomy, etc of Insects, Annelids, Mollusca, Crustaceans, Centipedes, Millipedes, Arachnids.

     

  • Theraphosidae Catalogue. A set of Six Volumes.
  • The Six Volumes. @ $175ca
  • Separately
  • Volume 1. In Order of Species. @ $35ca
  • Volume 2. In Order of Genus.  @ $35ca
  • Volume 3. In Order of Common Name.   @ $35ca
  • Volume 4. Regions of Origin.  @ $35ca
  • Volume 5. Spermathecae Library. @ $50ca
  • Volume 5a. Auxiliary List.  @ $35ca
    • By authors other than ourselves.

     

  • Housing Booklet. @ $5
    • BTS. 1999 Lecture Notes. On housing Tarantulas in Captivity.

     

  • Keeping and Breeding Arachnida. @ $50

    "Tarantulas"

    • A must for those interested in all Spiders.

     

    Latest Books written in Canada.

    Publication No.1.    The Spider and the Pooter.  @ $10

            its use and construction.

 

        Publication No. 2.   Spider Facts and Myths.  @ $10

            some interesting and little known facts and myths about spiders.

 

        Publication No.3.  Some Spider families of South-western Alberta.  @ $10

            as found in Waterton lakes National Park and surrounding area.

 

        Publication No. 4. Key to the Families of Spiders @ $200

            This work was originally designed for our own use,

            it is an illustrated Key to the families of spider

            be found in North America with particular emphasis on Canada.

 

        Publication No. 5.  The Spider's Niche @ $5

        A look at 14 different Niches within one Tree

 

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P.O. Box 2932 Pincher Creek, T0K 1W0, Alberta. CANADA.

Electronic mail

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