| Snakes Of The Southeast (Wormsloe Foundation Nature Book) |  | Authors: Whit Gibbons, Michael E. Dorcas, J. Whitfield Gibbons
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 159,665
Media: Turtleback
Edition: illustrated edition
Pages: 253
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 10.3 x 7.7 x 0.7
ISBN: 0820326526
Dewey Decimal Number: 597.960975
EAN: 9780820326528
Publication Date: May 23, 2005
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Product Description
Fifty-two kinds of snakes can be found in the Southeast, almost half of all species native to North America. Filled with more than 300 color photographs and written by two of the region’s most renowned herpetologists, this is the most comprehensive educational guide to the snakes of the Southeast. At the heart of the guide are its heavily illustrated, fact-filled descriptions of each species and its habitat. Also included is a wealth of general information about the importance of snake conservation and the biology, diversity, and life cycles of snakes. Useful information about the interactions of humans and snakes is also covered: species that are likely to be found near houses, snakes as pets, what to do in case of a snake bite, and more. Clearly written, cleanly designed, and fun to use, the guide will promote a better understanding of the habitat needs of, and environmental challenges to, this fascinating group of animals. Features: - Conservation-oriented approach
- Over 300 color photographs
- Nearly 50 distribution maps
- Clear descriptions of each species, including differences in the appearance of young and mature snakes
- 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
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The best of its kind May 23, 2005
T. Anderson (Athens, Ga United States)
18 out of 19 found this review helpful
I received this book two days ago and have finished reading it the first day. The book is extremely well organized with facts and features that you won't, but always want to, find in other books such as:
general identifying characterists set out in a box for each species for easy location
identification of the young
what will be the effect of the bite each species of venomous snake
very good glossory and index (which includes both common and scientific names)
I have needed a book like this for a long time for a quick reference with MANY photos to easily identify the specie in questions. If you live in the southeast and want to know more about local snakes or just need a VERY good reference book for quick use, this is a must have.
Exactly what you're looking for! October 26, 2005
Dana D. Mccrory (Albany, LA USA)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
This book has everything a child and/or adult needs to know about the snakes that can be found in any given area of the Southeast. Even down to the parish/county you may live in. It gives you hints that let you know which snake is which (enormously helpful for venomous ones). It also shows a way, with only 1 exception (the coral snake), to determine if a snake is venomous by looking at it's shed skin. Now how many times have you or your child come across a snake skin and wondered if it could have been a harmful snake? I bought this book for my 6 year old son who, like his mother, has an interest in snakes and curiosity. I recently noticed my hubby perusing through it & he despises them. Matter of fact, my neighbor has already borrowed it for identification. He then decided to read through it the rest of the way...it's just that insightful!
Style AND Substance August 16, 2005
JD (Huntersville, NC)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
You might want two copies of this wonderfully practical guide - one for the field and one for the coffee table.
The wealth of practical information, photos and identifying characteristics make this the perfect field guide. It also is an extremely effective tool for preservation at a time when the first instinct for too many people is to immediately destroy a snake that ventures into their yard, even if it presents no harm. With snakes of the Southeast, a quick check will provide the answer.
The book's smart design, photography and production also will make it at home with the showpiece volumes on your coffee table - at a fraction of the price.
Great stuff!
Definitely One of the Better of Its Kind August 24, 2005
R. Maynard (Earth)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
As many Herp books as I have read through, this book covers all the information provided by most other field guides on snakes in this region, and then some! It has great photos of all the snakes throughout this region and the info on each species is organized in a descriptive, yet reader-friendly fashion. The other contents in this book are very informative and covers everything from the biology of snakes to their predators and defenses, and everything in-between. The final section on "People and Snakes" is AWESOME!! It is important that people will be better informed about snakes and see that they do not live up to their unwarrented reputation. This section of the book does a great job in communicating this message to the reader and also how benificial snakes are to our ecosystems. At the least, this book is a fascinating read and should be accessible to anyone living in this region. The Southeast region is one of the best places, in my opinion, for finding some of the most unique and beautiful snakes in the country. If anything, there is much more to learn from this book than there is from "People" magazine by a long shot!
Gibbons a Winner Again July 21, 2006
Jon Easton (Sumter SC)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
A worthy successor to Snakes of Georgia & South Carolina, also co-authored by Whit Gibbons. This earlier volume, now out of print, was superb as well...though brief and exorbitantly priced.
The current work is logically organized, user-friendly yet comprehensive. The color photos are tack-sharp. For the amateur naturalist, teacher or student alike, or for the common sojourner this is the perfect reference--liberally illustrated but detailed as well. Plus--the price is right.
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