This reference covers snake classification, size, shape and colouration, ecology, eating habits, defensive behaviour, and mythology and superstition.
Full colour throughout, this encyclopedia study illustrates the fascinating variety of snakes and their behaviour.
The Encyclopedia of Snakes
Above all, this is a major international title for all involved and interested in snakes, their zoology and care in captivity.
"The Encyclopedia of Snake Species," an in-depth analysis of the suborder Ophidea, depicts the 19 snake families and 29 subfamilies in an alphabetized format.
Encyclopedia of Snakes
Herpetology expert and wildlife photographer Chris Mattison accompanies each profile with fascinating snake facts and trivia on the snake's physical and behavioral characteristics, information about habitats, reproductive behavior, feeding, ...
Full colour throughout, this guide shows the fascinating variety of snakes and reptiles and their behaviour.
This volume pairs spectacular photos with easy-to-digest text. It is the first book on these creatures that combines a broad, worldwide sample with full-color, life-size accounts.
Includes incredible images, fun games and quizzes, plus shocking facts on anatomy, diet, and behavior, kids will want to dip into this e-guide time and again.
The text is written as an inviting and intimate 1st person introduction from each snake species directly to the reader, instantly drawing kids in and enticing them to want to learn more.