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Boas and Pythons of the World
Mark O'Shea
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Description for Boas and Pythons of the World
Paperback. Takes us on a tour of the world of boas, pythons, and basal snakes - from primitive blindsnakes to the mighty anaconda. In more than one hundred detailed species accounts, this title examines snakes as different as the cryptically patterned Madagascan Ground Boa and Australasia's beautiful Green Tree Python. Num Pages: 160 pages, 155 color illus. 2 maps. BIC Classification: PSVW5; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 190. .
Few reptiles command more respect than the mighty boas and pythons. Prized for their size, relative docility, and spectacular coloration and patterning, they are the most dramatic snakes in the world. But the same snakes that many consider gentle giants--the Green Anaconda can exceed twelve yards in length--are also finely tuned killing machines. In Boas and Pythons of the World, renowned snake expert Mark O'Shea takes readers on an exciting continent-by-continent journey to look at these snakes in their native habitats. Stunning color photographs and intriguing stories from O'Shea's encounters with these snakes in the wild bring these reptiles to ... Read more
Few reptiles command more respect than the mighty boas and pythons. Prized for their size, relative docility, and spectacular coloration and patterning, they are the most dramatic snakes in the world. But the same snakes that many consider gentle giants--the Green Anaconda can exceed twelve yards in length--are also finely tuned killing machines. In Boas and Pythons of the World, renowned snake expert Mark O'Shea takes readers on an exciting continent-by-continent journey to look at these snakes in their native habitats. Stunning color photographs and intriguing stories from O'Shea's encounters with these snakes in the wild bring these reptiles to ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
The University Press Group Ltd United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
New Jersey, United States
ISBN
9780691150154
SKU
V9780691150154
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About Mark O'Shea
Mark O'Shea, curator of reptiles at West Midland Safari Park (U.K.), has participated in more than sixty fieldwork and filming exhibitions, traveling to every continent except Antarctica. His books include the definitive "Guide to the Snakes of Papua New Guinea: Reptiles and Amphibians" (coauthored with Tim Halliday); and "Venomous Snakes of the World" (Princeton).
Reviews for Boas and Pythons of the World
"These well-known species and their more obscure cousins are all magnificently illustrated with beautiful color photos, with short write-ups of their life histories, range, size, prey, and other natural history. This excellent book is highly recommended."
Nancy Bent, Booklist "Arranged geographically, with a nice introduction regarding snake classifications, myths, and conservation, this book will either give you the willies or make ... Read more
Nancy Bent, Booklist "Arranged geographically, with a nice introduction regarding snake classifications, myths, and conservation, this book will either give you the willies or make ... Read more