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Synopsis
This text seeks to dispel popular myths and common fears about snakes and fosters an appreciation of their roles in the natural world. It provides a basic introduction for both adults and children to the habits and marvels of these limbless creatures. The book covers how snakes breathe, hear and smell and describes how they swallow large prey, what eats them, and how the reproduce. The authors give advice on such subjects as distinguishing venomous species from harmless look-alikes and keeping snakes as pets.
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Review
"This is a wonderful book. Carl Ernst and George Zug are eminent herpetologists who have produced a well-written book on an extremely popular subject . . . . Two of the sections will be eagerly used by librarians answering questions--that on giant snakes (boas and pythons) and that on poisonous snakes (vipers and cobras). The appendixes offer further information on the classification and sizes of snakes and provide a useful directory of herpetological organizations. A glossary defines some of the more technical terminology. Finally, two bibliographies provide a comprehensive overview of the scientific literature on snakes. This exceptional book should be in every library."--Booklist
About the Author
George R. Zug is curator of reptiles and amphibians at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. He lives in Virginia. Carl H. Ernst is Distinguished Professor of Biology at George Mason University and the author of numerous books, including Snakes of the United States and Canada. He lives in Virginia.
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