A fantastic read. It's the true story of Mike Van Norstrand's empire, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife agent, Chip Bepler, that brings the most prolific reptile smuggler in U.S. history down. Some may even remember getting Strictly Reptile price lists, printed on single sheet paper. I used to drool over those lists and wonder what I could get. At one time in the early '70's I think it was, easily 75%of the reptiles in the country came from Mike. It is said that Sharpe's first albino came from Mike. Remember, Australia has always been closed to export of its reptiles and yet the bearded dragon is one of the more common reptiles at shows today.
A very well written book that I encourage all reptile enthusiasts to read.
A very well written book that I encourage all reptile enthusiasts to read.