What Snake is That?
Author: Gerry Swan
ISBN: 9781760796433
Publisher: New Holland Publishers
Year first published: 15 Nov 2024
Pages: 152
Format: Paperback / softback
This book is an introduction to those fascinating and misunderstood reptiles – snakes.From northern hotspots to the temper- ate areas of Tasmania, 'What Snakeis That?' outlines more than 100 of the known Australian species, grouped according to their ecology, or behavioural traits.From the secretive, burrowing blind snakes (Ramphotyphlops) to the swift, keen-eyed whipsnakes (Demansia) and the lethal taipans (Oxyuranus).Scientific and common names are used along with identification features, and key species pointers are included.Reptile experts and authors Gerry Swan and Steve Wilson have written an in- valuable resource for the enthusiastic amateur or keen naturalist who needs a quick reference guide to snakes.
ISBN: 9781760796433
Publisher: New Holland Publishers
Year first published: 15 Nov 2024
Pages: 152
Format: Paperback / softback
This book is an introduction to those fascinating and misunderstood reptiles – snakes.From northern hotspots to the temper- ate areas of Tasmania, 'What Snakeis That?' outlines more than 100 of the known Australian species, grouped according to their ecology, or behavioural traits.From the secretive, burrowing blind snakes (Ramphotyphlops) to the swift, keen-eyed whipsnakes (Demansia) and the lethal taipans (Oxyuranus).Scientific and common names are used along with identification features, and key species pointers are included.Reptile experts and authors Gerry Swan and Steve Wilson have written an in- valuable resource for the enthusiastic amateur or keen naturalist who needs a quick reference guide to snakes.
