Author: Robert Vaughan
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1445278049
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
A fascinating insight into the lives of Grass Snakes, 96 pages including 50 full colour photographs and illustrations which detail such topics as mating in trees to eating under water. The book also describes the difficulties faced by reptiles and amphibians in the UK today with tips on conservation and study.
Grass Snakes
Author: Robert Vaughan
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1445278049
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
A fascinating insight into the lives of Grass Snakes, 96 pages including 50 full colour photographs and illustrations which detail such topics as mating in trees to eating under water. The book also describes the difficulties faced by reptiles and amphibians in the UK today with tips on conservation and study.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1445278049
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
A fascinating insight into the lives of Grass Snakes, 96 pages including 50 full colour photographs and illustrations which detail such topics as mating in trees to eating under water. The book also describes the difficulties faced by reptiles and amphibians in the UK today with tips on conservation and study.
Snakes of Virginia
Author: Donald W. Linzey
Publisher: University of Virginia Press
ISBN: 9780813921549
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
The classic field guide to snakes found in the Old Dominion, now available in paperback.
Publisher: University of Virginia Press
ISBN: 9780813921549
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
The classic field guide to snakes found in the Old Dominion, now available in paperback.
A Gathering of Garter Snakes
Author:
Publisher: Dutton Juvenile
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Text and photographs depict the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of the red-sided garter snake.
Publisher: Dutton Juvenile
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Text and photographs depict the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of the red-sided garter snake.
RSPB Spotlight Snakes
Author: Jules Howard
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472971671
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
RSPB Spotlight: Snakes is packed with eye-catching, informative colour photos, and features succinct, detailed text written by a knowledgeable naturalist. Snakes are superbly secretive reptiles, celebrated by many for their highly tuned senses and their complex and mysterious seasonal behaviours. Though some people may be fearful of them, these important reptiles play a crucial role in many habitats. And an encounter with any one of our native snake species is an experience worth cherishing. In Spotlight Snakes, Jules Howard takes readers on a journey through the ecology and lifestyle of Britain's three native snake species: the Barred Grass Snake, the Smooth Snake and our only venomous snake species, the Adder. As well as uncovering their unique hunting styles and courtship rituals, he delves into the myths and legends at the heart of humankind's widespread and sometimes troublesome fascination with these animals. He also charts the conservation challenges our native snakes face in the modern age and explores the solutions conservationists are employing to help these extraordinary predators remain a vital part of British ecosystems for generations to come. The Spotlight series introduces readers to the lives and behaviour of our favourite animals with eye-catching colour photographs and informative expert text.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472971671
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
RSPB Spotlight: Snakes is packed with eye-catching, informative colour photos, and features succinct, detailed text written by a knowledgeable naturalist. Snakes are superbly secretive reptiles, celebrated by many for their highly tuned senses and their complex and mysterious seasonal behaviours. Though some people may be fearful of them, these important reptiles play a crucial role in many habitats. And an encounter with any one of our native snake species is an experience worth cherishing. In Spotlight Snakes, Jules Howard takes readers on a journey through the ecology and lifestyle of Britain's three native snake species: the Barred Grass Snake, the Smooth Snake and our only venomous snake species, the Adder. As well as uncovering their unique hunting styles and courtship rituals, he delves into the myths and legends at the heart of humankind's widespread and sometimes troublesome fascination with these animals. He also charts the conservation challenges our native snakes face in the modern age and explores the solutions conservationists are employing to help these extraordinary predators remain a vital part of British ecosystems for generations to come. The Spotlight series introduces readers to the lives and behaviour of our favourite animals with eye-catching colour photographs and informative expert text.
The Lives of Snakes
Author: Chris Mattison
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 069125060X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
A richly illustrated introduction to the marvelous world of snakes Descended from prehistoric lizards, snakes have been slithering across the earth for more than a hundred million years. There are some 4,100 species known to exist, and many are venomous, but many more are not. Snakes experience the world in unique ways, smelling the air with their tongues and relying on signs of movement for orientation. They are ectothermic, needing external heat for energy, and must shed their skin to grow. This guide offers a unique look at the lives of snakes, exploring their life cycles, diets, defenses, locomotive strategies, and more. Written by an internationally recognized herpetologist and informed by the latest science, The Lives of Snakes blends captivating photos with engaging, fact-filled profiles of selected species to provide an invaluable introduction to these splendid reptiles. Combines beautiful illustrations, clear graphics, and lively text to inform and entertain Features dozens of representative species profiles Covers topics ranging from evolution and diversity to habitats and reproduction Examines how snakes coexist with humans Discusses threats to the world’s snake populations and their conservation A must for snake lovers everywhere
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 069125060X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
A richly illustrated introduction to the marvelous world of snakes Descended from prehistoric lizards, snakes have been slithering across the earth for more than a hundred million years. There are some 4,100 species known to exist, and many are venomous, but many more are not. Snakes experience the world in unique ways, smelling the air with their tongues and relying on signs of movement for orientation. They are ectothermic, needing external heat for energy, and must shed their skin to grow. This guide offers a unique look at the lives of snakes, exploring their life cycles, diets, defenses, locomotive strategies, and more. Written by an internationally recognized herpetologist and informed by the latest science, The Lives of Snakes blends captivating photos with engaging, fact-filled profiles of selected species to provide an invaluable introduction to these splendid reptiles. Combines beautiful illustrations, clear graphics, and lively text to inform and entertain Features dozens of representative species profiles Covers topics ranging from evolution and diversity to habitats and reproduction Examines how snakes coexist with humans Discusses threats to the world’s snake populations and their conservation A must for snake lovers everywhere
You Are a Garter Snake!
Author: Laurie Ann Thompson
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593529790
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 19
Book Description
The fourth in the adorable, STEM nonfiction picture book series that encourages very young readers to learn—through gentle interactivity and play—about the animals who share their world Stretch, slip, twist! You may haves seen a small, sleek garter snake disappear amid rocks or flowers. Did you know that garter snakes sniff with their tongues, huddle together for winter, and spray smelly stuff to scare off predators? From birth to first shedding and beyond, discover all that goes into being a garter snake in this charming picture book, the fourth in the Meet Your World series. This playful and informative series invites you to take a closer look at the amazing animals that live right alongside you in rural, suburban, and urban landscapes across North America. In each book, words and art inspire you to act out animal actions that are not so different from your own habits. And robust backmatter offers even more facts and fun. From the animals’ families and foods to their environments and behaviors, let’s meet your world!
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593529790
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 19
Book Description
The fourth in the adorable, STEM nonfiction picture book series that encourages very young readers to learn—through gentle interactivity and play—about the animals who share their world Stretch, slip, twist! You may haves seen a small, sleek garter snake disappear amid rocks or flowers. Did you know that garter snakes sniff with their tongues, huddle together for winter, and spray smelly stuff to scare off predators? From birth to first shedding and beyond, discover all that goes into being a garter snake in this charming picture book, the fourth in the Meet Your World series. This playful and informative series invites you to take a closer look at the amazing animals that live right alongside you in rural, suburban, and urban landscapes across North America. In each book, words and art inspire you to act out animal actions that are not so different from your own habits. And robust backmatter offers even more facts and fun. From the animals’ families and foods to their environments and behaviors, let’s meet your world!
Snakes of the World
Author: Mark O'Shea
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691240663
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
A gorgeously illustrated guide to the incredible diversity of snakes around the world Snakes are found on every continent except Antarctica and have evolved to occupy a vast range of habitats, from mountains to oceans and deserts to rain forests. Snakes of the World explores their extraordinary diversity, with an in-depth introduction covering anatomy, behavior, habitats, reproduction, conservation, and other essential topics. This expert guide also includes profiles of some of the approximately 4,000 species of snakes, featuring examples from every family and subfamily. Each family profile highlights the remarkable appearance, characteristics, and lifestyle of notable snake species. Covering how snakes use venom or constriction to subdue their prey, how a snake’s appearance can aid camouflage or boast of its killing capacity, and how habitat destruction is jeopardizing the future of many species, Snakes of the World is an invaluable guide to these fascinating reptiles. Features more than 200 stunning color photographs Presents species profiles with a commentary, distribution map, and table of information Includes examples from every snake family and subfamily
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691240663
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
A gorgeously illustrated guide to the incredible diversity of snakes around the world Snakes are found on every continent except Antarctica and have evolved to occupy a vast range of habitats, from mountains to oceans and deserts to rain forests. Snakes of the World explores their extraordinary diversity, with an in-depth introduction covering anatomy, behavior, habitats, reproduction, conservation, and other essential topics. This expert guide also includes profiles of some of the approximately 4,000 species of snakes, featuring examples from every family and subfamily. Each family profile highlights the remarkable appearance, characteristics, and lifestyle of notable snake species. Covering how snakes use venom or constriction to subdue their prey, how a snake’s appearance can aid camouflage or boast of its killing capacity, and how habitat destruction is jeopardizing the future of many species, Snakes of the World is an invaluable guide to these fascinating reptiles. Features more than 200 stunning color photographs Presents species profiles with a commentary, distribution map, and table of information Includes examples from every snake family and subfamily
The Garter Snakes
Author: Douglas Athon Rossman
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 9780806128207
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
The Garter Snakes: Evolution and Ecology is the first comprehensive review of the genus Thamnophis in nearly ninety years. The book includes color plates of all species (many never previously figured in color); extensive discussion of ecology, behavior, and captive care; and a modern key to all species - as well as species-by-species summaries of the systematics and natural history of the thirty different garter snakes now recognized. Of particular interest are the descriptions of lesser-known species in Mexico. Because interest in reptiles has grown dramatically in recent years, this comprehensive guide is designed to appeal to as wide an audience as possible - to both the professional herpetologist interested in the biology of Thamnophis and the hobbyist who wants to know more about these diverse and widespread snakes, both in the home aquarium and in the wild. This up-to-date, appealing book, written by the world's leading authorities, will be extremely useful not only to herpetologists but also to conservationists, ecologists, pet owners, and other readers generally interested in natural history.
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 9780806128207
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
The Garter Snakes: Evolution and Ecology is the first comprehensive review of the genus Thamnophis in nearly ninety years. The book includes color plates of all species (many never previously figured in color); extensive discussion of ecology, behavior, and captive care; and a modern key to all species - as well as species-by-species summaries of the systematics and natural history of the thirty different garter snakes now recognized. Of particular interest are the descriptions of lesser-known species in Mexico. Because interest in reptiles has grown dramatically in recent years, this comprehensive guide is designed to appeal to as wide an audience as possible - to both the professional herpetologist interested in the biology of Thamnophis and the hobbyist who wants to know more about these diverse and widespread snakes, both in the home aquarium and in the wild. This up-to-date, appealing book, written by the world's leading authorities, will be extremely useful not only to herpetologists but also to conservationists, ecologists, pet owners, and other readers generally interested in natural history.
Garter Snakes
Author: Mary R. Dunn
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1496630203
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Found throughout the United States, a garter snake may be lurking nearby! Read about these common creepers.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1496630203
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Found throughout the United States, a garter snake may be lurking nearby! Read about these common creepers.
Snake in the Grass
Author: Larry Perez
Publisher: Pineapple Press Inc
ISBN: 1561645133
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
The nonnative Burmese python, one of the largest snakes on the planet, is now reproducing freely in south Florida's River of Grass.
Publisher: Pineapple Press Inc
ISBN: 1561645133
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
The nonnative Burmese python, one of the largest snakes on the planet, is now reproducing freely in south Florida's River of Grass.