The New Encyclopedia of Snakes

by Mattison, Christopher

• ISBN13: 9780691132952
• ISBN10: 069113295X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-08-20
• Publisher: Princeton Univ Pr

Summary

Comprehensive, up-to-date, and richly illustrated with some 200 color photographs, TheNew Encyclopedia of Snakesis the best single-volume reference on snakes. A thorough revision of the highly successfulEncyclopedia of Snakes, Chris Mattison's new book is the only one of its kind to deal in detail with snakes from around the world. Addressing the natural history of snakes and their relationship with each other and with other groups of animals, the book incorporates new information on snake biology and classification and includes a complete list of every family and genus, with notes on each. Throughout, photographs show the fascinating variety of snake coloration and camouflage, and illustrate and clarify the many topics covered. Organized thematically, the book addresses the origin and evolution of snakes; their morphology and function; how and where they live; their methods of feeding, defense, and reproduction; their taxonomy and classification; and their interaction with humans.The New Encyclopedia of Snakesis the ideal reference for anyone interested in snakes--whether they come across them in the wild, go looking for them, keep them captive, or are simply fascinated by them. A comprehensive, up-to-date, and richly illustrated reference Text enhanced by some 200 color photographs of snakes from all over the world Easy-to-read fact boxes about topics of special interest

Table of Contents

The origins and evolution of snakes	p. 8
Morphology and function	p. 18
How snakes live	p. 56
Where snakes live	p. 72
Feeding	p. 96
Defence	p. 120
Reproduction	p. 138
Snakes and humans	p. 166
Taxonomy	p. 190
The classification of snakes	p. 194
Table of Contents provided by Blackwell. All Rights Reserved.