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Item Details
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SNAKES OF THE SOUTHEAST
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| By: |
Whit Gibbons, Mike Dorcas |
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Paperback |
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£29.95 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0820349011 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780820349015 |
| Publisher: |
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA PRESS |
| Pub. date: |
1 October, 2015 |
| Edition: |
2nd Revised edition |
| Series: |
A Wormsloe Foundation Nature Book |
| Pages: |
280 |
| Language: |
English, Multiple languages |
| Description: |
Fifty-two kinds of snakes can be found in the southeast USA, 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. |
| Synopsis: |
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.Features:* Conservation-oriented approach* Over 300 color photographs* Nearly 50 distribution maps* Clear descriptions of each species, including differences in the appearance of young and mature snakes* Size charts, key identifiers (scales, body shape, patterns, and color), descriptions of habitat, behavior and activity, food and feeding, reproduction, predators and defense, and conservation |
| Illustrations: |
335 colour photographs, 1 table, 178 maps |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
University of Georgia Press |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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