Snakes of the World
By Chris Mattison.
Description
The snake's reputation has never recovered from its infamous beginnings in the Garden of Eden, when it tempted Adam and Eve to eat the apple. In reality, many snakes are beautiful in appearance, with scales forming mosaics of colors and patterns, and quite mysterious. This illustrated introduction provides detailed information about all species, from the harmless grass snake to the mighty anaconda. You'll find complete information on anatomy, methods of feeding, reproduction, behavior, and defense. Snakes' bodies have reached a high level of design economy, and they move incr...
ISBN(s)
0713723408, 9780713723403
