Secrets of Snakes

“an excellent book and worth stocking in every library … recommend[ed] to anyone curious about these amazing and vital inhabitants of our world. Steen is careful to never be dismissive or belittling of questions, which is a real strength of this work. In his words, he seeks to promote ‘acceptance through understanding, ’ and his approachable written style helps to accomplish this.”–Herpetological Review“Well-written, entertaining, and full of great information. There is something in the book for everyone from seasoned herpetologists to K-12 students. However, the book’s most important target audience are the many people who fear or misunderstand snakes and their ways. If you are a fan of snakes, I implore you, as Dr. Harry Greene does in the book’s Foreword, to purchase a copy, or several, and gift them to folks you know who lack an understanding and appreciation for snakes.”–Biological Conservation

David A. Steen is the research ecologist at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center and executive director of The Alongside Wildlife Foundation. Dubbed “the best biologist on Twitter” by Slate, Steen answers questions about snakes and other wildlife on his award-winning blog Living Alongside Wildlife.