Canadian Veterinary Journal:
"(...), this book is the only recent publication to include the smaller islands of the region, as well as information on captive care of the animals, a few of which may be found in the pet trade. This is a book for the library rather than the pocket. (…)
The spectacular biodiversity illustrated in this book makes it a significant contribution to raising the profile of Madagascar’s unique herpetological fauna."

Library News for Zoos and Aquariums:
"(…) Reader’s who are not biologists should note that no common names are provides only Latin names. However the descriptions, weights, measures, and color photographs are excellent. (…)
Even without common names references in the text, all users should find this book useful when doing research on Madagascar’s reptiles & amphibians. This book is recommended book for all AZA institutions exhibiting reptiles & amphibians."

www.vin.com:
"(...) This book is a must for anyone interested in reptiles and amphibians, and clinicians will find the description of vivarium care especially helpful. The book does not address specific dietary requirements for these species; it would have been important to know if any were highly restricted as to diet, so that fragile species would not be collected only to die later.
It is a beautiful book and should be in any veterinary reference library."