{"product_id":"snakes-of-the-southeast-9780820349015","title":"Snakes of the Southeast","description":"\u003cp\u003eFifty-three kinds of snakes can be found in the Southeast, almost half of all species native to North America. Filled with more than 300 color photographs and written by two renowned herpetologists, this new edition is the most comprehensive authoritative guide to the snakes of the region. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt the heart of the book are its heavily illustrated, fact-filled descriptions of each snake species. Also included is a wealth of general information about the importance of snake conservation and the biology, diversity, habitats, and ecology of snakes. Find useful information about the interactions of humans and snakes: species that are likely to be found near houses, snakes as pets, what to do in case of a snakebite, and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe revised edition of \u003ci\u003eSnakes of the Southeast i\u003c\/i\u003encludes new photos, the latest research findings, new species discoveries, and the most current geographic range maps. Clearly written, cleanly designed, and fun to use, this guide promotes a better understanding of the conservation of this fascinating but often maligned group of animals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatures: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eConservation-oriented approach \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOver 300 color photographs, including many new images for this edition \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNew distribution maps for 53 species of snakes \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNew accounts of invasive snakes of the Southeast \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eClear descriptions of each species, including differences in the appearance of young and mature snakes \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSize charts, key identifiers (scales, body shape, patterns, and color), descriptions of habitat, behavior and activity, food and feeding, reproduction, predators and defense, and conservation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhit Gibbons (Author) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e WHIT GIBBONS is a professor emeritus of ecology at the University of Georgia and author or coauthor of several books on herpetology and ecology, including \u003ci\u003eKeeping All the Pieces\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSnakes of the Southeast\u003c\/i\u003e, Revised Edition, \u003ci\u003eFrogs and Toads of the Southeast, Lizards and Crocodiles of the Southeast, Turtles of the Southeast, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSalamanders of the Southeast\u003c\/i\u003e (all Georgia). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMike Dorcas (Author) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e MIKE DORCAS is a herpetologist and author of numerous books, including \u003ci\u003eInvasive Pythons in the United States\u003c\/i\u003e (coauthored with John D. Willson), and \u003ci\u003eSnakes of the Southeast\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFrogs and Toads of the Southeast\u003c\/i\u003e (coauthored with Whit Gibbons). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Wormsloe Foundation Nature Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50566333858066,"sku":"9780820349015","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_153b1c7e-0c97-4f8e-b872-cfaf3474c834.jpg?v=1731894932","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/snakes-of-the-southeast-9780820349015","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}