This eBook examines and ranks the 10 most beautiful snakes in the world. It provides a brief overview of each animal, followed by a discussion of their general characteristics (in relation to other snakes).
This eBook examines and ranks the 10 strangest snakes in the world. It provides a brief overview of each snake's behavioral patterns, general traits, and characteristics.
This eBook examines and ranks the world's largest (and heaviest) species of snake. It provides a brief overview of each snake, including an analysis of their habitat, behavioral patterns, as well as overall size in regard to length and weight.
This book examines the 10 most dangerous snakes in the United States and Canada through an analysis of fatality rates, venom toxicity, and level of aggression.
This eBook is best viewed on a color device. Snakes, the best-known members of the reptile family, are some of the most popular animals in the world today. With over 120 species in the United States alone (including 17 poisonous varieties), Snakes thrive in every region of the country. From the Rainbow snakes to the Western shovelnose snake to the Sharptail snake, dozens of species are shown in beautifully drawn detail. Anatomy, behavior, reproduction, and geographic distribution are included in the engaging text. Despite their reputation, this Golden Guide explains how Snakes are an essential component of the web of life.
This eBook examines (and ranks) the 10 deadliest sea snakes in the world. It provides a direct analysis of each snake's behavioral pattern, venom toxicity (in relation to humans, as well as their overall aggression level.
Pythons, boas, vipers, and a world more. In beautifully colorful fashion, find out about the fascinating universe of snakes. A vividly illustrated introduction to these reptiles goes up close and personal, and covers everything from origins and evolution to physical characteristics and habitat, from methods of reproduction to styles of hunting. Poisons, the meaning of their colors, and even snakes' representation in myth and legend, is here. The detailed discussions cover how and what snakes eat, which species are endangered, and defensive behaviors--including shows and bluffs to impress their enemies, the postures of poisonous snakes (and their harmless imitators), and even the game of playing dead to throw predators off. The showcase is a dictionary of species, broken up by family and subfamily; thrilling photos bring you right up to each snake's face and textured skin, drawings add additional detail, and maps show distribution patterns throughout the world.