Snakes: A Fully Illustrated, Authoritative and Easy-to-Use Guide [Paperback]

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 draw detail. Anatomy, behavior, reproduction, and geographic distribution are included in the engaging text. Despite their reputation, this book explains how Snakes are an essential component of the web of life.

Golden Guides first appeared in 1949 and quickly established themselves as authorities on subjects from Natural History to Science. Relaunched in 2000,Golden Guides from St. Martin's Pressfeature modern, new covers as part of a multi-year, million-dollar program to revise, update, and expand the complete line of guides for a new generation of students.

Sarah Whittleyis an experienced naturalist and passionate birder in the United Kingdom. She founded the Wildlife Art Agency for natural science illustrators and she runs Red Hare Publishing and the Pinkfoot Gallery.

Peter D. Scottis a science illustrator based in the United Kingdom. He specializes in natural history, and his work has appeared in magazines, exhibitions, TV documentaries, and more than fifty books.