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The book of snakes : a life-size guide to six hundred species from around the world / Mark O'Shea.

By: Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publisher: London : Ivy Press, ©2018Description: 656 pages : colour illustrations, maps ; 28 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 1782405593
  • 9781782405597
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 597.96 23
LOC classification:
  • QL666.O6 OSH
Other classification:
  • Ughd
Contents:
Evolution & diversity of snakes -- What is a snake? -- Prey & hunting -- Enemies & defense -- Reproductive strategies -- Snakes & humankind -- The snakes.
Summary: "Profiling 600 significant species from around the world, The Book of Snakes covers almost one in six of all known snakes. Each entry includes details of the snake's significance, including rarity, behaviour patterns, feeding habits and defensive techniques, along with a table of essential information"--Inside front dust jacket.
Item type: Reference
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Reference Reference GSU Library Epoch Reference Reference REFQL666.O6OSH (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not For Loan 50000005830

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Evolution & diversity of snakes -- What is a snake? -- Prey & hunting -- Enemies & defense -- Reproductive strategies -- Snakes & humankind -- The snakes.

"Profiling 600 significant species from around the world, The Book of Snakes covers almost one in six of all known snakes. Each entry includes details of the snake's significance, including rarity, behaviour patterns, feeding habits and defensive techniques, along with a table of essential information"--Inside front dust jacket.

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