Snakes : biology, diversity, and behavior /

Describes the biology and natural history of snakes, which include almost 3,000 living species. Includes the latest research on taxonomic changes, habitat, conservation status, unusual behavior and venomous snakebite as a tropical disease.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Gower, David J., 1969- (Author), Garrett, Katherine (Author), Maddock, Simon (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Ithaca, New York : Comstock Publishing Associates, an imprint of Cornell University Press, 2023.
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Description
Summary:Describes the biology and natural history of snakes, which include almost 3,000 living species. Includes the latest research on taxonomic changes, habitat, conservation status, unusual behavior and venomous snakebite as a tropical disease.
Item Description:This new edition is a modified version of our 2012 book, updated to reflect advances in the knowledge of the natural history of snakes and improvements in their taxonomy and classification.
Physical Description:191 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (page 188) and index.
ISBN:9781501773532
1501773534