Ernst, Carl H

Draws on herpetological research to answer the most frequently asked questions about snakes, telling how the limbless creatures breathe, hear, smell, eat, move, and reproduce, and dispelling popular myths and common fears about the reptiles.

Describes each of the 131 species of snakes found in the United States and Canada including information on their morphology, reproduction, growth rate, diet, and predators.

Guide to the world's 257 turtle species with reproductive and ecological information.