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Snake: The Essential Visual Guide

by Chris Mattison

A visual reference to snakes worldwide

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A visual reference to snakes worldwide

Chris Mattison’s guide surveys snake diversity through classification, species coverage, and illustrated profiles. Its subject matter ranges from evolution and habitat to feeding, reproduction, and defensive behavior, giving the book both a broad natural-history scope and focused examples. Sixty profiles pair photographs and supporting images with concise fact-file information, while a directory extends coverage across known snake species, including venomous varieties. The combination of overview and reference material makes this a structured way to explore the biology and variety of snakes around the world.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Adults interested in snake biology and natural history
  • Readers who value visual guides with photographs, illustrations, and at-a-glance facts
  • Herpetology enthusiasts seeking broad species reference material

Themes

Snake diversity and classificationEvolution and habitatsReproduction, feeding, and defenseSpecies identification and reference

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Book overview

Find out about snakes from all over the world in this best-selling visual guide, with information about snake evolution, habitats, reproductive behavior, feeding, defense, and much more.

Snake is the essential guide to the world of serpents, featuring more than 3,000 species. With a clean fresh look, classifications, stunning photography, and amazing artworks, this is a must-have reference for all herpetologists.

Packed with fascinating facts such as physical and behavioral characteristics, this guide also includes focused profiles of 60 snakes, from the Rainbow Boa to the Tropical Rattlesnake. Each profile includes a stunning full-page photograph of the snake, supporting images to highlight important features, and a 'Fact File' sidebar to give at-a-glance information. Plus, a complete directory lists all known species of these fascinating reptiles, including venomous snakes such as cobras.

Snake is a beautiful and comprehensive guide to some of nature's most compelling animals.
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