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Field guide snakes and other reptiles of Southern Africa
Was R220.00Now R187.00(eB 1870)
Delivery time: Usually within 5 working days. Country: South AfricaFormat: Softcover
Publisher: Struik PublishersISBN: 9781868720408 Publication date: June 1998 Length: 210mm Width: 150mm Thickness: 22mm Weight: 741g Edition: 3rd Revised edition Pages: 376 Illustrations: 600 photographs, glossary Readership: General
Field guide snakes and other reptiles of Southern Africa
Author: Bill Branch
Was R220.00 Now R187.00
In this beautifully illustrated book, well-known herpetologist, Bill Branch describes some 470 species of reptiles - from the large crocodiles in our rivers to the little gecko's sitting outside our front doors. Authoritative text; Revised and updated; Di This edition supplements the 397 South African reptiles originally represented in this field guide by 64 new species. Some of these are new discoveries in the region, others are reclassifications. Author Bill Branch has also adapted the original text, modifying distributions and biology to reflect the most up-to-date research on the subject.;The book covers 133 species of snake, as well as many and varied lizard and gecko species, tortoises, turtles, terrapins and the crocodile. New species entries introduce 13 gecko species, eight skinks and three snakes, amongst others.;Each species entry includes size range, a physical description of the creature and a discussion on biology and breeding, habitat and range. Where subspecies occur, these are described. Each account is accompanied by a distribution map, which has been updated where necessary. Explanatory notes and a comprehensive glossary make the subject accessible to even the beginner herpretologist.
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