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OverviewErnst documents the venomous reptiles of North America in a way that will appeal to experts and amateurs alike. This comprehensive book details the biology of the reptiles and provides insights into these often misunderstood creatures. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Carl H. ErnstPublisher: Smithsonian Books Imprint: Smithsonian Books Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 18.40cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 26.00cm Weight: 0.594kg ISBN: 9781560984474ISBN 10: 1560984473 Pages: 248 Publication Date: 17 March 1999 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely Availability: Out of stock  Table of ContentsReviewsErnst has provided a beautiful summary of the literature in this area. Anyone interested in the biology of these reptiles will find this book a spectacular timesaver. -- Quarterly Review of Biology <br><br> This book is a valuable reference, representing the only recent comprehensive account of North America's venomous reptiles. Most herpetologists, as well as many other biologists and naturalists, will want access to a copy [and] amateurs will find the book readable and useful. -- ASB Bulletin<br> <br> A solid, scholarly natural history of all venomous reptiles north of Mexico (20 snakes and the Gila monster). . . . Likely to remain the standard reference for the next twenty years. -- SciTech Book News Ernst has provided a beautiful summary of the literature in this area. Anyone interested in the biology of these reptiles will find this book a spectacular timesaver. -- Quarterly Review of Biology This book is a valuable reference, representing the only recent comprehensive account of North America's venomous reptiles. Most herpetologists, as well as many other biologists and naturalists, will want access to a copy [and] amateurs will find the book readable and useful. -- ASB Bulletin A solid, scholarly natural history of all venomous reptiles north of Mexico (20 snakes and the Gila monster). . . . Likely to remain the standard reference for the next twenty years. -- SciTech Book News Author Information"Carl H. Ernst is a Distinguished Professor of Biology at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. He has written six books, including the award-winning ""Turtles of the World"" (Smithsonian Institution Press, 1989) and is coauthor of ""Snakes in Question"" (Smithsonian Institution Press, 1996)." Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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