Snakes of the Southeast (Wormsloe Foundation Nature Book) (Paperback) By (author) Whit Gibbons, By (author) Mike Dorcas

Full bibliographic data for Snakes of the Southeast

Title

Snakes of the Southeast

Authors and contributors

By (author) Whit Gibbons, By (author) Mike Dorcas

Physical properties

Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 264
Width: 191 mm
Height: 254 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight: 816 g

Audience

College/higher education
General/trade
Professional and scholarly

Language

English

ISBN

ISBN 13: 9780820326528
ISBN 10: 0820326526

Classifications

BISAC category code: TRV025080
BICMainSubject: WNC
BIC geographical qualifier: 1KBBF
Dewey: 597.960975
Nielsen BookScan Product Class: S7.3
BICMainSubject: PSVW5
BISAC category code: NAT028000
BISAC category code: NAT010000

Illustrations note

335ill.1tabs.49M.

Publisher

University of Georgia Press

Imprint name

University of Georgia Press

Publication date

31 May 2005

Publication City/Country

Georgia/US

Review quote

"A treasure to anyone having an interest in becoming a herpetologist . . . The photographs will attract every herpetologist, as they are fit in perfect context, and mostly never seen in publications before. Certainly the price will make it highly affordable for both the novice and professional herpetologist."--"Bulletin of the Maryland Herpetological Society"

Main description

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 approachOver 300 color photographsNearly 50 distribution mapsClear descriptions of each species, including differences in the appearance of young and mature snakesSize charts, key identifiers (scales, body shape, patterns, and color), descriptions of habitat, behavior and activity, food and feeding, reproduction, predators and defense, and conservation

Biographical note

Whit Gibbons is a professor of ecology emeritus at the University of Georgia and the head of the Environmental Outreach and Education Program at the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory. Mike Dorcas, a biologist at Davidson College, is author of "A Guide to the Snakes of North Carolina." Gibbons and Dorcas are coauthors of "North American Watersnakes."