WILD GUIDE: VENOMOUS SNAKES

WILD GUIDE: VENOMOUS SNAKES - A full-color guide to the natural history of venomous snakes- Information on dealing with venomous snakes in the wild- Includes 19 North American species accountsFeared & reviled by many, venomous snakes are woefully misunderstood. This illustrated guide clears up many of the misconceptions about the animals & offers a glimpse into their extraordinary lives. Covering everything from hunting, feeding, & locomotion to shedding, mating, & reproduction, the book also examines the difficulties that these snakes & humans have coexisting & gives advice on what to do should you encounter a venomous snake in the field. ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Cynthia Berger is a writer & editor whose work has appeared in magazines such as National Wildlife, Sports Afield, & Birders World. She is the author of Wild Guide: Owls (0-8117-3213-4) & Wild Guide: Dragonflies (0-8117-2971-0) & lives in State College, Pennsylvania. ISBN: 0-8117-3412-9 publish date: 12/01/2008