Fifty-two kinds of snakes can be found in the Southeast, almost half of all species native to North America. Filled with more than 300 color photographs and written by two of the region's most renowned herpetologists, this is the most comprehensive educational guide to the snakes of the Southeast. At the heart of the guide are its heavily illustrated, fact-filled descriptions of each species and its habitat. Also included is a wealth of general information about the importance of snake conservation and the biology, diversity, and life cycles of snakes. Useful information about the interactions of humans and snakes is also covered: species that are likely to be found near houses, snakes as pets, what to do in case of a snake bite, and more. Clearly written, cleanly designed, and fun to use, the guide will promote a better understanding of the habitat needs of, and environmental challenges to, this fascinating group of animals.
Snakes of the Southeast (Wormsloe Foundation Nature Book Series) FROM OUR EDITORS University of Georgia herpetologist Whit Gibbons and Davidson College biologist Mike Dorcas have created the most comprehensive and useful guide to the snakes of the Southeast. This richly illustrated book contains clear, detailed entries for each of the 52 kinds of snakes found in the region. Snakes of the Southeast also covers general topics such as snake conservation and the biology, diversity, and life cycles of snakes. The book also offers useful information about interactions between snakes and humans.
FROM THE PUBLISHER Winner of the 2005 National Outdoor Book Award, Nature Guidebook Category Fifty-two kinds of snakes can be found in the Southeast, almost half of all species native to North America. Filled with more than 300 color photographs and written by two of the nation's most renowned herpetologists, this is the most comprehensive and accessible guide to the snakes of the Southeast.
SYNOPSIS For the general reader, this guide to 52 snakes of the Southeast displays approximately 300 color photographs with descriptions of species and habitats, maps, and charts. Other information described is snake biology, diversity, feeding, predators, defense, reproduction, activity, and identification. Small, medium, large, water, and venomous snakes are included as well as backyard snakes, pets, attitudes about them, and conservation. Gibbons is an ecologist at the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory, and Dorcas is a biologist at Davidson College. They are coauthors of North American Watersnakes. Annotation © 2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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