Hiatus on Writing New Reptile Books
Vosjoli explains that he is not currently writing any books due to the decline of the book market, noting that his recent titles generated minimal financial return for months of work.
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Philippe De Vosjoli
Philippe de Vosjoli is a bestselling writer and publisher with varied interests, including reptiles, amphibians, unusual plants, and the role of hallucinogenic plants in culture and religion. An expert on reptile husbandry, he revolutionized herpetoculture with the Advanced Vivarium Systems book series. He currently lives in Southern California with his wife, Gigi de Vosjoli.
On LuvemBooks, we've reviewed 2 of Philippe De Vosjoli's books, including Bearded Dragon Manual, 3rd Edition and The Box Turtle Manual.
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Books ReviewedIn Philippe De Vosjoli's own words
Philippe de Vosjoli reflects on his career, publishing reptile care books, and the evolution of herpetoculture at Herpeton 2019.
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Genesis of His Publishing Company
Vosjoli shares that his line of black-and-white care guides began simply because keepers were failing to keep horned frogs alive, which eventually expanded into a full publishing company.
A Paris Vivarium as a Gateway Event
Vosjoli describes visiting a store in Paris featuring a mixed-species vivarium as a defining turning point that divided his life into before and after.
Both Risks and Benefits of Morphs
Vosjoli observes that while breeding morphs narrows gene pools and risks inbreeding depression, their visual appeal successfully introduces new keepers to reptiles.
The Pet Trade as a Scapegoat
Vosjoli warns that broader environmental degradation and habitat loss are often scapegoated onto the exotic pet trade, driving restrictive legislation.
Philippe De Vosjoli books in order
1 books; 1 reviewed on LuvemBooks. Dates and covers from Amazon.
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Bearded Dragon Manual, 3rd Edition: Expert Advice for Keeping
4.7/5
reader rating · 330 ratingsThe Bearded Dragon Manual, 3rd Edition, published by CompanionHouse Books in 2022, is a comprehensive reptile care reference co-authored by five specialists — including herpetoculture pioneer Philippe de Vosjoli and veterinary nutrition diplomate Susan Donoghue, VMD — covering the full spectrum of bearded dragon husbandry, from enclosure setup and feeding to breeding, disease, and species characteristics. This review is based on published sources and the book's documented content and reception, not hands-on use.
Reviewed Jun 3, 2026
The Box Turtle Manual: From the Experts at Advanced Vivarium Systems
4.6/5
reader rating · 189 ratingsA compact but substantive care manual from two reptile authorities, covering box turtle husbandry, health, and breeding — with a standout veterinary chapter on disease and disorders that sets it apart from generic pet guides.
Reviewed Mar 27, 2026
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