Lone Star Field Guide to the Snakes of Florida - Softcover

Tennant, Alan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1589790448 ISBN 13: 9781589790445

Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing, 2003

Synopsis

There are seventy known species of snakes in Florida, and this comprehensive field guide describes each and every one of them, from the mysterious Brahminy blind snake to the South Florida Rainbow Snake, the rarest snake in North America. Facts on the biology and behavior are given, plus the latest findings on abundance, reproduction, prey and size. In addition, introductory chapters on Florida snake habitats, state and federal regulations with regard to endangered or threatened species, and venom poisoning provide a more general view of Florida herpetologia. 128 color plates of species, subspecies, and habitats aid in identificaiton.

About this title

About the Author

Alan Tennant is an award-winning writer, wildlife lecturer, wilderness guide, and herpetologist. He is the author of many books and articles including two volumes on the snakes of North America. The previous edition of Lone Star Field Guide to the Snakes of Florida was a National Outdoor Book Award winner. He lives in Marathon, Texas.

Edition details

• Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1589790448
• ISBN 13: 9781589790445
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 272