Book
The new encyclopedia of snakes
Record details
- ISBN: 9780691132952
- ISBN: 069113295X
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Physical Description:
print
272 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 29 cm. - Publisher: Princeton, N.J : Princeton University Press, c2007.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Rev. and updated ed. of: Encyclopedia of snakes. 1995. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 264-265) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction -- [pt. 1]. The origin and evolution of snakes -- Defining snakes -- Origins and evolution of snakes -- Modern snake classification -- [pt. 2]. Morphology and function -- Size and shape -- Colour -- Skin and scales -- Locomotion -- Senses -- Internal anatomy -- [pt. 3]. How snakes live -- The physical environment -- The biological environment -- [pt. 4]. Where snakes live -- Habitats -- Adaptations of habitats -- World patterns of distribution -- [pt. 5]. Feeding -- Types of food -- Methods of hunting -- Overpowering prey -- Swallowing and digestion -- [pt. 6]. Defence -- Predators of snakes -- Defence strategies -- [pt. 7]. Reproduction -- The reproductive cycle -- Breeding seasons -- Mating systems -- Gestation -- Egg laying and birth -- Incubation -- Hatching -- Growth and development -- Reproductive strategies -- [pt. 8]. Snakes and humans -- Snake myths and snake worship -- Current attitudes -- Exploitation of snakes -- Conservation -- Studying snakes -- Snakes in captivity -- [pt. 9]. Taxonomy -- Classification -- Nomenclature : how snakes are named -- [pt. 10]. The classification of snakes -- Anomalepididae -- Leptotyphlopidae -- Typhlopidae -- Anomochilidae -- Aniliidae -- Cylindrophiidae -- Uropeltidae -- Loxocemidae -- Xenopeltidae -- Boidae -- Pythonidae -- Bolyeriidae -- Tropidophiidae -- Xenophidiidae -- Acrochordidae -- Viperidae -- Atractaspididae -- Colubridae -- Elapidae -- Bibliography -- Index. |
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| Subject: | Snakes Encyclopedias Snakes Anatomy Encyclopedias Snakes Behavior Encyclopedias Snakes as pets Encyclopedias |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Kirtland Community College Library | QL 666 .O6 M388 2007 | 30775305497720 | General Collection | Available | - |
The New Encyclopedia of Snakes
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The New Encyclopedia of Snakes
Comprehensive, up-to-date, and richly illustrated with some 200 color photographs, The New Encyclopedia of Snakes is the best single-volume reference on snakes. A thorough revision of the highly successful Encyclopedia of Snakes , Chris Mattison's new book is the only one of its kind to deal in detail with snakes from around the world. Addressing the natural history of snakes and their relationship with each other and with other groups of animals, the book incorporates new information on snake biology and classification and includes a complete list of every family and genus, with notes on each. Throughout, photographs show the fascinating variety of snake coloration and camouflage, and illustrate and clarify the many topics covered. Organized thematically, the book addresses the origin and evolution of snakes; their morphology and function; how and where they live; their methods of feeding, defense, and reproduction; their taxonomy and classification; and their interaction with humans. The New Encyclopedia of Snakes is the ideal reference for anyone interested in snakes--whether they come across them in the wild, go looking for them, keep them captive, or are simply fascinated by them. A comprehensive, up-to-date, and richly illustrated reference Text enhanced by some 200 color photographs of snakes from all over the world Easy-to-read fact boxes about topics of special interest
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