Lone Star Field Guide to the Snakes of Florida
2nd Edition
Published on 29. December 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-1-58979-044-5 (ISBN)
Description
There are seventy known species of snakes in Florida, and this comprehensive field guide describes each and every one of them, from the mysterious Brahminy blind snake to the South Florida Rainbow Snake, the rarest snake in North America. Facts on the biology and behavior are given, plus the latest findings on abundance, reproduction, prey and size. In addition, introductory chapters on Florida snake habitats, state and federal regulations with regard to endangered or threatened species, and venom poisoning provide a more general view of Florida herpetologia. 128 color plates of species, subspecies, and habitats aid in identificaiton.
Reviews / Votes
This is the most comprehensive guide I've run across. The species accounts are more detailed than in some of the guides, and it has the range maps on the same page as the species account, which requires less thumbing back and forth. -- Tom Palmer * The Lakeland Ledger * Alan Tennant's book works for outdoors types who fear the scaly, slimy creatures, as well as those who love hiking and just want to identify what they encounter out there. -- Betsy Clayton * Fort Myers News Press *More details
Edition
Second Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Lanham
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
440 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-58979-044-5 (9781589790445)
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Person
Alan Tennant is an award-winning writer, wildlife lecturer, wilderness guide, and herpetologist. He is the author of many books and articles including two volumes on the snakes of North America. The previous edition of Lone Star Field Guide to the Snakes of Florida was a National Outdoor Book Award winner. He lives in Marathon, Texas.