Venomous Reptiles of North America

by Carl H. Ernst

Book Overview

Ernst documents the venomous reptiles of North America in a way that will appeal to experts and amateurs alike. This comprehensive book details the biology of the reptiles and provides insights into... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1560981148
• ISBN13: 9781560981145
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: Smithsonian Books (DC)
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.4" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

It's A Pretty One

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Comprehensive, technical guide to N.A.'s venomous reptiles

Thorough, organized guide to North America's venomous lizards, elapids, and vipers. Dr. Ernst provides, for each individual species, a detailed description & confusing species, karyotype, fossil record, distribution/range map, habitat information, typical behavior (including reproduction & feeding), predators/defense, and geographic variations. Additionally, he provides detailed information on each species' venom (toxicity, symptoms, antivenin information). At least one high-quality color photo for each species as well as several black & white prints. Overall, the book is technical enough for more advanced readers while still coherent to those less versed in the content area.