For millennia, humans have regarded snakes with an exceptional combination of fascination and revulsion. Some recoil in fear at the very suggestion of these creatures, while others happily keep them as pets. Snakes convey both beauty and menace in a single tongue flick and have held a special place in our cultures throughout history.
The Book of Snakes presents 600 species from around the world, representing about one-sixth of all snake species. This first-of-its-kind volume pairs spectacular photos with easy-to-digest text, bringing greater understanding of a group of reptiles that have existed for over 160 million years. Now they inhabit every continent except Antarctica, as well as two of the great oceans.
Each entry includes 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. You'll find yourself drawn in by the wild diversity of the suborder Serpentes, even if you started with a more cautious stance on snakes.
Written for laypeople but detailed enough for experts, this book includes a glossary of frequently used terms. Herpetologists and herpetoculturists alike will delight in this collection, while nature lovers and curious minds will find themselves captivated by the stunning photography and fascinating facts. Whether you're studying for a biology project or simply love the natural world, this book transforms fear into fascination and understanding.
Experience the ancient world of snakes like never before through this visual encyclopedia that celebrates the beauty, diversity, and wonder of these remarkable reptiles that have survived for millions of years.
