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Snakes of the United States and Canada by Carl Ernst, Evelyn Ernst (Hardback, 2003)

Snake expert Carl Ernst and co-author Evelyn Ernst reveal the unusual lifestyles of these fascinating creatures, describing every kwn aspect of each of the 131 species found in the United States and Canada. From the vemous rattlers to the docile garter snakes, each species is shown to display a unique set of behaviours and adaptations to its environment. More than simply a field guide, this reference begins with an introduction to snake biology and evolution, which is followed by an identification guide and key to the North American species. The heart of the book is the species accounts which, accompanied by colour photographs, provide detailed information on identifying features, geographic variation, kwn fossils, current distribution, habitat type, behaviour, reproduction, growth, diet and predators. Completing the book is a glossary of terms and a comprehensive reference section.

Place of Publication
Washington
Content Note
Colour Photographs, Glossary
Author Biography
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). Evelyn M. Ernst is director of information for the National Science Resource Center in Washington, D.C.
Date of Publication
07/07/2003
Country of Publication
United States

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