REPT copy purchased with funds from the S. Dillon Ripley Endowment. "Profiling 600 significant species from around the world, The Book of Snakes covers almost one in six of all known snakes. Each ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Snakes as pets tend to attract a certain kind of owner. Maybe it’s the quiet. Maybe it’s the fact that they don’t ...

Introduction -- Evolution & diversity of snakes -- What is a snake? -- Prey & hunting -- Enemies & defense -- Reproductive strategies -- Snakes & humankind -- The ...