| View Larger Image | The New Encyclopedia of Snakes | Hardcoverby Chris Mattison (Author)
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| | Binding: | Hardcover | | Publisher: | Princeton University Press | | Page Count: | 272 Pages | | Publication Date: | August 20, 2007 | | Sales Rank: | 29,932th |
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Product Description
Comprehensive, up-to-date, and richly illustrated with some 200 color photographs, The New Encyclopedia of Snakes is the best single-volume reference on snakes. A thorough revision of the highly successful Encyclopedia of Snakes, Chris Mattison's new book is the only one of its kind to deal in detail with snakes from around the world. Addressing the natural history of snakes and their relationship with each other and with other groups of animals, the book incorporates new information on snake biology and classification and includes a complete list of every family and genus, with notes on each. Throughout, photographs show the fascinating variety of snake coloration and camouflage, and illustrate and clarify the many topics covered. Organized thematically, the book addresses the origin and evolution of snakes; their morphology and function; how and where they live; their methods of feeding, defense, and reproduction; their taxonomy and classification; and their interaction with humans. The New Encyclopedia of Snakes is the ideal reference for anyone interested in snakes--whether they come across them in the wild, go looking for them, keep them captive, or are simply fascinated by them.A comprehensive, up-to-date, and richly illustrated reference Text enhanced by some 200 color photographs of snakes from all over the world Easy-to-read fact boxes about topics of special interest |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 4 reviews)
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Cannot recommend this volume by Music Lover (Desert, USA)  1 Stars
May 05, 2009
I purchased Mattison's book titled "Snake" (1999), and was very pleased with the BIG illustrative photos of the snakes which helped me to easily identify the serpents that were slinking upon my desert property. This new book with more text presents a huge loss of photos. I appreciate the newfound/updated information on snakes, but I wanted to see more photos. The few photos shown in this volume are tiny compared to the 1999 volume. Big disappointment and letdown.
In addition to these discrepencies, Amazon shipped a used copy of this book with stains to me. I returned the book at my own expense - big mistake - I paid almost $9 USPS postatge and amazon only refunded me 3.99 for their blunder.
I recommend Mattison's "Snake" (1999) if you want BIG illustrative photos of snakes! I believe it's OOP in hardcover (1999) but is still available in soft (2006).
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Great Book by Steven Cloutier (Martinez CA)  4 Stars
February 03, 2009
This book was a gift for my girlfriend's 10 yo nephew, who owns 5 exotic snakes. He was delighted with its thoroughness and the photos. My girlfriend and I agreed that it was of a sophisticated enough level that we would enjoy it ourselves, and her nephew will probably continue to appreciate it for years to come.
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OK, I have to buy it. by Smilingbird  5 Stars
October 17, 2008
My fourth grade son checked this book out of his school library for most of last year. When library visits started this year, guess which book was the first one he brought home and showed me with excitement. I noted the ragged shape it is in (probably from having spent nearly 9 months in his backpack last year!), and realized I have to buy him his own copy. He's a snake-lover, and has more snake books than many branch libraries, bu this is the one he reads over and over.
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Very Comprehensive - with updates from first edition by Melissa Kowalski (West Virginia) 5 Stars
January 05, 2008
Chris Mattison has done it again. What a wonderful book - both the photographs and writing. It is chock full of fascinating information about the world of snakes. It is a great general book - snakes overall - but also quite detailed about some specific species and interesting tidbits. It is updated from the first edition, with new photos, research, and classifications (e.g. Boidae and Pythonidae are now separate).
A must have for any snake afficionado!
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