Snakes of the Southeast [Turtleback]

Whit Gibbons (Author), Mike Dorcas (Author)

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Turtleback: 264 pages
Publisher: A Wormsloe Foundation Nature Book; illustrated edition edition (May 23 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0820326526
ISBN-13: 978-0820326528
Product Dimensions: 26.2 x 19.6 x 1.8 cm
Shipping Weight: 794 g
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,791,321 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"Clearly written, cleanly designed, and fun to use, [Snakes of the Southeast is a guide that will promote a better understanding of the habitat needs of, and environmental challenges to, snakes."--Bob Edmonds, McCormick Messenger

"The Southeast is especially ripe for a book that places snakes in a context that can help catalyze a change in attitudes toward these badly maligned animals. This profusely illustrated book is a big step in the right direction. . . . The information presented here is detailed yet presented in an easy-to-understand format. This is a worthy and valuable addition to the natural history literature of the Southeast. This book should be carried by anyone going into any natural area of the Southeast. It should be kept on hand even in urban and other areas where snakes could turn up."--Copeia

"Small, medium, large, water, and venomous snakes are included as well as backyard snakes, pets, attitudes about them, and conservation."--SciTech Book News

"This is the most comprehensive educational guide to the snakes of the southeastern United States. Clearly written, well designed, and fun to use, the guide will promote better understanding of the habitat needs of, and the environmental challenges to, this fascinating group of animals.”--Center for North American Herpetology

"Makes an eloquent case for the environmental importance of these slithery denizens of field, forest, swamp and backyard . . . The poisonous snakes evoke the most interest, of course, and the authors do a good job of debunking the many lurid myths that enshroud these vipers."--Mobile Register

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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 approach
Over 300 color photographs
Nearly 50 distribution maps
Clear descriptions of each species, including differences in the appearance of young and mature snakes
Size charts, key identifiers (scales, body shape, patterns, and color), descriptions of habitat, behavior and activity, food and feeding, reproduction, predators and defense, and conservation

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The best of its kind, May 22 2005

By T. Anderson "Herplover" - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Snakes of the Southeast (Turtleback)

I received this book two days ago and have finished reading it the first day. The book is extremely well organized with facts and features that you won't, but always want to, find in other books such as:

general identifying characterists set out in a box for each species for easy location

identification of the young

what will be the effect of the bite each species of venomous snake

very good glossory and index (which includes both common and scientific names)

I have needed a book like this for a long time for a quick reference with MANY photos to easily identify the specie in questions. If you live in the southeast and want to know more about local snakes or just need a VERY good reference book for quick use, this is a must have.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what you're looking for!, Oct 26 2005

By Dana D. Mccrory "Dana M." - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Snakes of the Southeast (Turtleback)

This book has everything a child and/or adult needs to know about the snakes that can be found in any given area of the Southeast. Even down to the parish/county you may live in. It gives you hints that let you know which snake is which (enormously helpful for venomous ones). It also shows a way, with only 1 exception (the coral snake), to determine if a snake is venomous by looking at it's shed skin. Now how many times have you or your child come across a snake skin and wondered if it could have been a harmful snake? I bought this book for my 6 year old son who, like his mother, has an interest in snakes and curiosity. I recently noticed my hubby perusing through it & he despises them. Matter of fact, my neighbor has already borrowed it for identification. He then decided to read through it the rest of the way...it's just that insightful!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely One of the Better of Its Kind, Aug 23 2005

By R. Maynard - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Snakes of the Southeast (Turtleback)

As many Herp books as I have read through, this book covers all the information provided by most other field guides on snakes in this region, and then some! It has great photos of all the snakes throughout this region and the info on each species is organized in a descriptive, yet reader-friendly fashion. The other contents in this book are very informative and covers everything from the biology of snakes to their predators and defenses, and everything in-between. The final section on "People and Snakes" is AWESOME!! It is important that people will be better informed about snakes and see that they do not live up to their unwarrented reputation. This section of the book does a great job in communicating this message to the reader and also how benificial snakes are to our ecosystems. At the least, this book is a fascinating read and should be accessible to anyone living in this region. The Southeast region is one of the best places, in my opinion, for finding some of the most unique and beautiful snakes in the country. If anything, there is much more to learn from this book than there is from "People" magazine by a long shot!

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