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North American Watersnakes

Author : J. Whitfield Gibbons
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN 13 : 9780806135991
Total Pages : 508 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (359 download)

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Download or read book North American Watersnakes written by J. Whitfield Gibbons and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many people fear snakes, and watersnakes in particular have one of the worst reputations of any snake found in North America. Some species are commonly mistaken for venomous cottonmouths, and a few may eat popular game fishes. Unfortunately, few people realize the important roles many watersnakes play in natural ecosystems and, consequently, they are still persecuted in many regions today. Seeking to overcome common misperceptions, J. Whitfield Gibbons and Michael E. Dorcas have compiled North American Watersnakes, the first comprehensive study of all fourteen species of watersnakes found in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Cuba. Individual species accounts explore all aspects of the natural history of watersnakes in North America, including their behavior, physiology, life history, ecology, and conservation. Almost 100 color photographs accompany the text, illustrating all 14 species and nearly all subspecies. Supplementing the species accounts are detailed color maps depicting each species distribution and stunning black-and-white drawings by Peri Mason. Easy-to-use keys help readers to identify specimens at hand.

Snakes of North America

Author : Alan Tennant
Publisher : Taylor Trade Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1461662192
Total Pages : 636 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (616 download)

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Download or read book Snakes of North America written by Alan Tennant and published by Taylor Trade Publishing. This book was released on 2003-06-19 with total page 636 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing thorough descriptions of almost 200 species, this guide presents thousands of facts and figures that will help you identify, understand, and appreciate these important and remarkable animals. Each species and subspecies account includes the latest findings on abundance, size, reproductive habits, prey, habitat, behavior and venomous/nonvenomous status.

Water Snakes of North America

Author : W. P. Mara
Publisher : TFH Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780793802883
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book Water Snakes of North America written by W. P. Mara and published by TFH Publications. This book was released on 1995 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything anyone would ever want to know about the water snakes of North America can be found in this book. There are sections on feeding, breeding, and housing, plus a natural history chapter that simply is jam-packed with useful information.

Secrets of Snakes

Author : David A. Steen
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 1623497973
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (234 download)

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Download or read book Secrets of Snakes written by David A. Steen and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2019-09-23 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner, 2020 National Outdoor Book Award, Nature and the Environment Snakes inspire extreme reactions. Love or hate these limbless reptiles, almost everyone is fascinated by them. Although snakes are widespread and frequently encountered, they may be more misunderstood than any other group of animals. From giant rattlesnakes to mating dances, there are dozens of myths and misconceptions about snakes. In Secrets of Snakes: The Science beyond the Myths, wildlife biologist David Steen tackles the most frequently asked questions and clears up prevailing myths. In a conversational style with a bit of humor, Steen presents the relevant biology and natural history of snakes, making the latest scientific research accessible to a general audience. When addressing myths about snakes, he explains how researchers use the scientific method to explain which parts of the myth are biologically plausible and which are not. Steen also takes a close look at conventional wisdom and common advice about snakes. For example, people are told they can distinguish coralsnakes from non-venomous mimics by remembering the rhyme, “red on black, friend of Jack, red on yellow, kill a fellow,” but this tip is only relevant to coralsnakes and two mimics living in the southeastern United States, and it does not always work with other species or in other countries. Enhanced by more than 100 stunning color photographs and three original drawings, Secrets of Snakes: The Science beyond the Myths encourages readers to learn about the snakes around them and introduces them to how scientists use the scientific method and critical thinking to learn about the natural world. Number Sixty-one: W. L. Moody Jr. Natural History Series

Snakes of the Eastern United States

Author : Whit Gibbons
Publisher : University of Georgia Press
ISBN 13 : 0820349704
Total Pages : 426 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (23 download)

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Download or read book Snakes of the Eastern United States written by Whit Gibbons and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 2017-04-15 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than sixty species of snakes are found in the eastern United States, the region of highest biodiversity of all reptiles and amphibians in North America. In this brand new guide, stunning photographs, colorful geographic range maps, and comprehensive written accounts provide essential information about each species—including detailed identification characteristics, general ecology and behavior, and conservation status. Carefully researched and written by an expert herpetologist, the guide is directed toward a general audience interested in natural history. Additional information supports the already fact-filled snake species profiles. A chapter on urban and suburban snake ecology focuses on species most commonly found in some of the country’s largest cities and residential settings. A chapter on snake conservation includes information on threats faced by native species in many regions of the eastern United States. Another chapter provides the latest updates on the status of invasive species of pythons and boa constrictors that have now become naturalized permanent residents in certain areas of the country. This is the most accessible and informative guide to snakes of the eastern United States available anywhere. Covers snakes in these states (plus Washington, DC): Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Features: More than 385 stunning color photographsColorful geographic range mapsSpecies accounts that cover identification, general ecology and behavior, and conservation statusExtra information on snakes in urban and suburban areasStrong conservation message, with a focus on environmental threats to native speciesCoverage of invasive snakes

America's Snake

Author : Ted Levin
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022604078X
Total Pages : 508 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (26 download)

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Download or read book America's Snake written by Ted Levin and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2016-05-12 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The acclaimed naturalist offers an in-depth profile of the timber rattlesnake, from its unique biological adaptations to its role in American history. The ominous rattle of the timber rattlesnake is one of the most famous—and terrifying—sounds in nature. Today, they are found in thirty-one states and many major cities. Yet most Americans have never seen a timber rattler, and only know them from movies or our frightened imaginations. Ted Levin aims to change that with America’s Snake. This portrait of the timber rattler explores its significance in American frontier history, and sheds light on the heroic efforts to protect the species against habitat loss, climate change, and the human tendency to kill what we fear. Taking us from labs where the secrets of the snake’s evolutionary adaptations are being unlocked to far-flung habitats that are protected by dedicated herpetologists, Levin paints a picture of a fascinating creature: peaceable, social, long-lived, and, despite our phobias, not inclined to bite. The timber rattler emerges here as an emblem of America, but also of the struggles involved in protecting the natural world. A wonderful mix of natural history, travel writing, and exemplary journalism, America’s Snake is loaded with remarkable characters—none more so than the snake itself: frightening, fascinating, and unforgettable. A CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title Award-winner

Snakes of the Southeast

Author : J. Whitfield Gibbons
Publisher : University of Georgia Press
ISBN 13 : 9780820326528
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (265 download)

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Download or read book Snakes of the Southeast written by J. Whitfield Gibbons and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring more than three hundred color photographs and nearly fifty distribution maps, Snakes of the Southeast is stuffed with both entertaining and detailed, in-depth information. Includes and explores 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.

Garter Snakes and Water Snakes

Author : David Perlowin
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1620080443
Total Pages : 106 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Garter Snakes and Water Snakes written by David Perlowin and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2005-03-01 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author David Perlowin states his purpose in writing this guide, “This book is intended to inform beginning and experienced hobbyists about selection, proper housing, feeding, general maintenance, and breeding of…” garter snakes and water snakes. Since these snakes are inexpensive and docile, they are commonly the first choice of young hobbyists (aka children). Perlowin’s commonsense advice can help beginners decide whether or not these snakes are the right pets for them and their families. Garter and Water Snakes offers information on a number of selected species to assist keepers in the proper care of their chosen snakes, From the genus Thamnophis, the author covers Butler’s garter snake, aquatic garter snake, black-necked garter snake, western terrestrial garter snake, checkered garter snake, Plains garter snake, common garter snake, western ribbon snake, and eastern ribbon snake. From the genus Nerodia, American water snakesalt marsh snake, green water snake, plainbelly water snake, southern water snake, diamondback water snake, northern water snake, brown water snake, and Oriental garter snake. This Advanced Vivarium Systems title includes information about selecting and purchasing a healthy water or garter snake, housing and maintenance needs, feeding, handling, breeding, and health care. A separate chapter on diseases and disorders provides a complete primer on health needs and veterinary care. Resources and index included.

A Field Book of North American Snakes

Author : Raymond Lee Ditmars
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book A Field Book of North American Snakes written by Raymond Lee Ditmars and published by . This book was released on 1949 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Poisonous Snakes of North America

Author : Leonhard Stejneger
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Poisonous Snakes of North America written by Leonhard Stejneger and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Poisonous Snakes of North America

Author : Leonhard Hess Stejneger
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 149 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (14 download)

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Download or read book The Poisonous Snakes of North America written by Leonhard Hess Stejneger and published by . This book was released on 1893 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Snakes of the American West

Author : Charles E. Shaw
Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)

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Download or read book Snakes of the American West written by Charles E. Shaw and published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 1974 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Poisonous Snakes of North America

Author : Leonhard Stejneger
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9783337666378
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (663 download)

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Download or read book The Poisonous Snakes of North America written by Leonhard Stejneger and published by . This book was released on 2018-10-10 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Poisonous Snakes of North America (Classic Reprint)

Author : Leonhard Stejneger
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781333762759
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (627 download)

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Download or read book The Poisonous Snakes of North America (Classic Reprint) written by Leonhard Stejneger and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-09-27 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Poisonous Snakes of North America Many popular errors will be corrected, while others will be disposed of by a simple statement of facts, from which the reader is expected to draw his own conclusions. N o attempt will be made to discuss and controvert the purposely exaggerated stories with which the literature of the day abounds. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Snakes of Eastern North America

Author : Carl H. Ernst
Publisher : Fairfax, Va. : George Mason University Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Snakes of Eastern North America written by Carl H. Ernst and published by Fairfax, Va. : George Mason University Press. This book was released on 1989 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first treatise to be published in thirty years on the 58 snakes found in eastern North America, Snakes of Eastern North America provides a current summary of the taxonomy, ecology, and behavior of each species. Selected by CHOICE as Outstanding Academic book of 1989. Table of Contents: Preface; Introduction; Identification of Snakes; Typhlopidae: Blind Snakes; Colubridae: Colubrid Snakes; Glossary of Scientific Names; Bibliography; Index

Water Snake. Water Snake Pet Owners Guide. Water Snakes Care, Behavior, Diet, Interacting, Costs and Health.

Author : Ben Team
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781912057849
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (578 download)

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Download or read book Water Snake. Water Snake Pet Owners Guide. Water Snakes Care, Behavior, Diet, Interacting, Costs and Health. written by Ben Team and published by . This book was released on 2017-06 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: North American water snakes (Nerodia spp.) are an often-overlooked group of reptiles that make fascinating and rewarding pets. Although these snakes are often quite defensive, most hobbyists find that they are among the most interesting species to observe, thanks to the unusual behaviors they exhibit. But while they are relatively easy snakes to care for, keepers must still learn all they can about the biology, behavior and natural history of water snakes, to have a good chance at successful maintenance. Inside, you will find information about these subjects, as well as the basic techniques keepers use to keep their water snakes healthy and happy. The author, Ben Team, is an environmental educator and author with over 16 years of professional reptile-keeping experience. Ben currently maintains www.FootstepsInTheForest.com, where he shares information, narration and observations of the natural world. When not writing about plants, animals and habitats, Ben enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife. Covered in this book: - Acquiring - Anatomy - Behavior - Biology - Breeding - Captive Considerations - Daily Care - Description - Diet - Ecology - Enclosure - Health - Husbandry - Interaction - Lighting - Maintenance - Monitoring - Myths and Misunderstandings - Taxonomy - The ideal environment .... and much more

The Book of Snakes

Author : Mark O'Shea
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 0226832864
Total Pages : 658 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (268 download)

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Download or read book The Book of Snakes written by Mark O'Shea and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2024-01-02 with total page 658 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated to reflect the most recent species classifications, a second edition of the beautifully illustrated and beloved guide to 600 members of the suborder Serpentes. For millennia, humans have regarded snakes with an exceptional combination of fascination and revulsion. Some people recoil in fear at the very suggestion of these creatures, while others happily keep them as pets. Snakes can convey both beauty and menace in a single tongue flick, and so these creatures have held a special place in our cultures. Yet, for as many meanings as we attribute to snakes—from fertility and birth to sin and death—the real-life species represent an even wider array of wonders. Now in a new edition, reflecting the most recent species classifications, The Book of Snakes presents 600 species of snakes from around the world, covering roughly one in seven of all snake species. It will bring greater understanding of a group of reptiles that have existed for more than 160 million years and that now inhabit every continent except Antarctica, as well as two of the great oceans. This volume pairs spectacular photos with easy-to-digest text. It is the first book on these creatures that combines a broad, worldwide sample with full-color, life-size accounts. Entries include close-ups of the snake’s head and a section of the snake at actual size. The detailed images allow readers to examine the intricate scale patterns and rainbow of colors as well as special features like a cobra’s hood or a rattlesnake’s rattle. The text is written for laypeople and includes a glossary of frequently used terms. Herpetologists and herpetoculturists alike will delight in this collection, and even those with a more cautious stance on snakes will find themselves drawn in by the wild diversity of the suborder Serpentes.