A Field Guide to Snakes of California

A Field Guide to Snakes of California

Author: Philip Brown

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13:

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In this book you will find all the facts for current conservation issues and laws, sensible precautions to follow while in the wild, a listing of California's heroetological societies, and a comprehensive glossary. This guide is a must have for any herper from amateur to expert.


Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of California

Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of California

Author: Robert C. Stebbins

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2012-09-04

Total Pages: 553

ISBN-13: 0520949978

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". . . encourage[s] hope and resilience in times of devastating damage."—New York Review of Books This user-friendly guide is the only complete resource that identifies and describes all the amphibians and reptiles—salamanders, frogs and toads, lizards, snakes, and tortoises and turtles—that live in California. The species are described in richly detailed accounts that include range maps, lifelike color paintings by Robert C. Stebbins, clear drawings of various life stages including eggs, notes on natural history, and conservation status. Easy-to-use keys for every order help identify species, and informative chapters cover more general topics including evolution, habitat loss, and photography. Throughout, anecdotes and observations reveal new insights into the lives of California’s abundant but often hidden amphibians and reptiles.


Amphibians and Reptiles of California

Amphibians and Reptiles of California

Author: Flaxington

Publisher:

Published: 2021-01-27

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 9781736269909

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Renowned for its biodiversity, California is home to a vast number of amphibians and reptiles, from a multitude of slender salamanders to the venomous Gila Monster and massive Leatherback Sea Turtle. This complete guide contains 184 species accounts, 396 color illustrations, and 121 distribution maps.


A Field Guide to the Reptiles of East Africa

A Field Guide to the Reptiles of East Africa

Author: Stephen Spawls

Publisher: Christopher Helm Publishers, Incorporated

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 543

ISBN-13: 9780713668179

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This superb detailed field guide covers the identification of all snakes, lizards, crocodilians and chelonians (turtles and tortoises) found in the east African countries of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi. With species accounts describing appearance, habitat, distribution and natural history, with distribution maps and many colour photos, this is a complete reference book for anyone with an interest in the reptiles of this area.


Reptiles of the Northwest

Reptiles of the Northwest

Author: Alan D. St. John

Publisher: Renton, Wash. ; Edmonton : Lone Pine Pub.

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 9781551053431

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An interpretive naturalist, writer, educator and reptile specialist from Bend, Oregon, Alan St. John has crafted a richly photographed guide to the reptiles, snakes and turtles found in the Pacific Northwest. Each of the book's 44 accounts features photog


Butterflies of Southern California

Butterflies of Southern California

Author: Jim Brock

Publisher: Quick Reference Pub Incorporated

Published: 2011-03-01

Total Pages: 12

ISBN-13: 9781936913978

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Butterflies of Southern California:Butterflies of Southern Californiaincluding the desert, mountains and metro areasbeautifully illustrates 84 species of butterfly and nearly all of the corresponding caterpillar forms found in Southern California. This pocket-sized guide features color photos in a side-by-side format that makes it ideal for field use. Included along with most of the more common species are several of the most unique species of the region. Common and scientific names, adult size, season when they can be found, and their caterpillar host plants are listed. Nature enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy using this marvelous guide.


Reptiles of the Northwest

Reptiles of the Northwest

Author: Alan St. John

Publisher:

Published: 2021-04

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 9781774510131

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This updated and revised comprehensive field guide covers 42 native turtles, lizards and snakes, grouped and color coded for quick identification. All of the species are shown in a quick reference guide. Stunning color photos, range maps and notes on identification, distribution, habitat and behavior offer insight into the fascinating lives of these animals, and field notes relate the author's experiences with each species. Also included is a guide to reptile habitats in the Northwest, as well as answers to frequently asked questions, illustrated keys to the species and a life list for you own notes.