The Lives of Snakes
a natural history of the world's snakes
$55.99
- Hardcover
288 pages
- Release Date
17 March 2025
Summary
The Slithering World: An Intimate Look at the Lives of Snakes
A richly illustrated introduction to the marvelous world of snakes.
Descended from prehistoric lizards, snakes have been slithering across the earth for more than a hundred million years. There are some 4,100 species known to exist, and many are venomous, but many more are not. Snakes experience the world in unique ways, smelling the air with their tongues and relying on signs of movement for orie…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780691250601 |
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| ISBN-10: | 069125060X |
| Series: | The Lives of the Natural World |
| Author: | Chris Mattison |
| Publisher: | Princeton University Press |
| Imprint: | Princeton University Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 17 March 2025 |
| Weight: | 1.18kg |
| Dimensions: | 241mm x 191mm |
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Critics Review
“This book, yet another in the superb ‘Lives of’ series, provides a complete and comprehensive overview of snakes and their world, and will almost certainly go a long way in convincing even the most diehard skeptic that snakes too have merit… . The illustrations are superb.”—David Gascoigne, Travels with Birds“Mattison’s book weaves a story of intrigue and respect… . A must read for professionals and curious naturalists alike.”—Howard O. Clark, Jr., Sonoran Herpetologist
About The Author
Chris Mattison
Chris Mattison is a natural history writer and photographer who specialises in reptiles and amphibians. His many books include Frogs and Toads of the World and The New Encyclopedia of Snakes. His photography regularly appears in books and magazines throughout the world.
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