U. S. Guide to Venomous Snakes and Their Mimics

English

ISBN: 1616081821

EAN: 9781616081829

Category: Nature / Reptiles & Amphibians

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated

Release Date: 03/01/2011

Synopsis: This easy-to-use guide is the most comprehensive resource forsnake admirers in the United States. Full-color photographsfor almost every snake in the country make for easy reference, and dividing the snakes based on their regional habitats makes finding the right snake a breeze. Whether you are trying to identify a western coral snake or its mimic, the sonoran shovel nosed snake, Scott Shupes guide is the extensive handbook for which all snake aficionados have been waiting. With full-color maps and a thorough glossary of terms, youll be able to identify Arizona black rattlesnakes, eastern cottonmouths, and more in no time!Unlike other snake books, Shupes guide covers the snake population of the entire United States. His expertise and knowledge of snakes is apparent in the thoughtful descriptions and handy hints on how to tell poisonous snakes from their harmless imitators. He also includes an informative natural history of the reptiles and the scientific terms by which they are referred. As a gift for a young naturalist, a reference book for your library, or a handy tool in a sticky situation, this guide is practical, useful, and fun!

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U. S. Guide to Venomous Snakes and Their Mimics

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Hardcover

Height: 0.8 inches

Width: 6.4 inches

Length: 9.4 inches

Weight: 21.98 oz

Pages: 160