Identifying Snakes

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SNAKES
Over 100 snakes, from those with fangs to those that are blind, from those that swim to those that con fly
Succint and descriptive text, with easy-reference symbols providing
additional, at-a-glance information
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Stunning photography of every snake featured
Snakes are some of the most fascinating and versatile reptiles on earth; there are over 2,700 species throughout the v^orld, ranging in size from 10mm to 10m.
They have adapted to survive extreme conditions, and can live in practically any climate from tropical rainforests to the Arctic Circle. Some can sv/im v/hile others bosk for hours in soaring temperatures. Collectively they have a diverse range of beautiful skin colours, markings and textures, from the spectacle markings of the Monocled Cobra to the iridescence of the Rainbow Boa to the v/arty skin of the File Snake.
With an introduction on how they evolved, how they move, feed and reproduce. Identifying Snakes takes over 100 species and... Tovább

Fülszöveg

t I p ^
a
SNAKES
Over 100 snakes, from those with fangs to those that are blind, from those that swim to those that con fly
Succint and descriptive text, with easy-reference symbols providing
additional, at-a-glance information
•
Stunning photography of every snake featured
Snakes are some of the most fascinating and versatile reptiles on earth; there are over 2,700 species throughout the v^orld, ranging in size from 10mm to 10m.
They have adapted to survive extreme conditions, and can live in practically any climate from tropical rainforests to the Arctic Circle. Some can sv/im v/hile others bosk for hours in soaring temperatures. Collectively they have a diverse range of beautiful skin colours, markings and textures, from the spectacle markings of the Monocled Cobra to the iridescence of the Rainbow Boa to the v/arty skin of the File Snake.
With an introduction on how they evolved, how they move, feed and reproduce. Identifying Snakes takes over 100 species and describes them in greater detail. Easy reference symbols provide at-o-glance information on whether a snake is venomous, egg-laying or live-bearing, and gives an indication of the sort of habitat it prefers. Accompanied by spectacular photographs of every snake in the directory, this book is a most compact and comprehensive guide to these amazing reptiles, dispelling many myths and misconceptions that surround them.
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