Book
The new encyclopedia of snakes / Chris Mattison.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780691132952 (hc) :
- Physical Description: 272 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 29 cm.
- Publisher: Princeton, N.J : Princeton University Press, c2007.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Originally published: London : Cassell Illustrated, 2007. Rev. and updated ed. of: Encyclopedia of snakes. 1995. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 264-265) and index. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Snakes as pets > Encyclopedias. Snakes > Encyclopedias. Snakes > Anatomy > Encyclopedias. Snakes > Behavior > Encyclopedias. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookstown Branch | 597.9603 Mat | 31681002089506 | NONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Covers classification of snakes; size, shape, and coloration; physiology; environment and habitats; defensive behavior; reproduction; and human attitudes toward snakes. - Baker & Taylor
The subject of this narrative is the generic snake. Intended for amateur herpetologists and general naturalists the work treats the origin, evolution and classification of snakes and then discusses morphology and function, how and where snakes live (habitat, adaptations and world patterns), feeding, defense, and reproduction. A chapter deals with the relationships of snakes and humans, and there are sections on taxonomy and classification with minimum information on individual species.-- - Blackwell North Amer
Comprehensive, up-to-date, and richly illustrated with some 200 color photographs, The New Encyclopedia of Snakes is the best single-volume reference on snakes. A thorough revision of the highly successful Encyclopedia of Snakes, Chris Mattison's new book is the only one of its kind to deal in detail with snakes from around the world. Addressing the natural history of snakes and their relationship with each other and with other groups of animals, the book incorporates new information on snake biology and classification and includes a complete list of every family and genus, with notes on each. Throughout, photographs show the fascinating variety of snake coloration and camouflage, and illustrate and clarify the many topics covered.
Organized thematically, the book addresses the origin and evolution of snakes; their morphology and function; how and where they live; their methods of feeding, defense, and reproduction; their taxonomy and classification; and their interaction with humans. The New Encyclopedia of Snakes is the ideal reference for anyone interested in snakes--whether they come across them in the wild, go looking for them, keep them captive, or are simply fascinated by them.
- A comprehensive, up-to-date, and richly illustrated reference
- Text enhanced by some 200 color photographs of snakes from all over the world
- Easy-to-read fact boxes about topics of special interest
- Princeton University Press
Comprehensive, up-to-date, and richly illustrated with some 200 color photographs, The New Encyclopedia of Snakes is the best single-volume reference on snakes. A thorough revision of the highly successful Encyclopedia of Snakes, Chris Mattison's new book is the only one of its kind to deal in detail with snakes from around the world. Addressing the natural history of snakes and their relationship with each other and with other groups of animals, the book incorporates new information on snake biology and classification and includes a complete list of every family and genus, with notes on each. Throughout, photographs show the fascinating variety of snake coloration and camouflage, and illustrate and clarify the many topics covered.
Organized thematically, the book addresses the origin and evolution of snakes; their morphology and function; how and where they live; their methods of feeding, defense, and reproduction; their taxonomy and classification; and their interaction with humans. The New Encyclopedia of Snakes is the ideal reference for anyone interested in snakes--whether they come across them in the wild, go looking for them, keep them captive, or are simply fascinated by them- A comprehensive, up-to-date, and richly illustrated reference
- Text enhanced by some 200 color photographs of snakes from all over the world
- Easy-to-read fact boxes about topics of special interest
