Texas Snakes

From the legendary, fear-inspiring western diamond-backed rattlesnake to the tiny, harmless plains blind snake, Texas has a greater diversity of snake species than any other state in the country. Recognizing the public`s need for a complete guide to identifying and understanding Texas` snakes, two of the state`s most respected herpetologists have joined forces to create this definitive reference to all 109 species and subspecies of Texas snakes.Well-written species accounts describe each snake`s appearance, look-alikes, size, habitat, behavior, feeding, and reproduction. The authors also include color photos and finely detailed line drawings to aid field identification, along with accurate range maps, a checklist of Texas snakes, a key to the species, and a brief discussion of classification and taxonomy. The authors round out this volume with essays on snake myths and misinformation, snakebite and its prevention, conservation, Texas biotic provinces, and a brief history of Texas herpetology. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.