He is a member of the British and International Herpetological Societies. He has been involved in the keeping of these fascinating creatures forovertwentyyears, travellingwidely to observe and photograph in the wild and lecturing on the topic. He gives the basic facts and, in narrative form, describes the behavior of a species and, often, his experiences with it. D. R.Blatchford Part One was dedicated to Snakes and it could not have received more lavish praise, Part Two maintains the same high standard. . . . The Snakes by Ray E. Ashton, Patricia Sawyer Ashton Magnificent color photos and complete species accounts identify all of the snakes found in Florida.
Distribution maps show range of each species in Florida and the United States.
This book has been widely acclaimed by herpetologists and naturalists throughout the U.S. and around the world. A must for amateur as well as professional herpetologists. A colorful and comprehensive examination of herpivores, includes a variety of theme-based activities designed to dispel the frightening myths about reptiles and amphibians. Covering all mammals, reptiles, and amphibians of North America, this comprehensive guide gives general information on each species, such as behavior patterns, diet, dominant physical characteristics, and tips on where and when to look for each animal and how to approach it. Color range maps.