TY  - BOOK
AU  - Cermak,Michael
ED  - CSIRO (Australia)
TI  - Spectacular snakes of Australia
SN  - 9780643101371
AV  - QL666.O6 C47 2008eb
U1  - 597.960994 22
PY  - 2008///
CY  - Collingwood, VIC
PB  - CSIRO Pub.
KW  - Snakes
KW  - Australia
KW  - Serpents
KW  - Australie
KW  - NATURE
KW  - Reptiles & Amphibians
KW  - bisacsh
KW  - fast
KW  - Electronic books
N1  - Cover; Contents; Acknowledgements; Preface; BOIDAE; ACROCHORDIDAE; COLUBRIDAE; TYPHLOPIDAE; ELAPIDAE; Glossary; Index
N2  - "This book showcases snakes as beautiful creatures that play an important role in ecology. It portrays most of the species found in Australia, such as tiger snakes, copperheads, brown snakes, death adders and sea snakes, up close and personal. It also includes some unique photographs that offer a rare glimpse into their lives, such as the hatching of scrub pythons. With informative text based on the latest research, readers will gain an understanding of the reproductive biology, behaviour, predators and prey of these reptiles, as well as their habitat and conservation values. They will explore the importance of colours and patterns in allowing snakes to blend into their environment, their defence and attack mechanisms, and the adaptations they have undergone to cope with their surroundings. In addition, the author provides some anecdotes on his encounters with snakes, and clears up a few myths regarding snake behaviour. Richly illustrated with exceptional photographs, Snakes describes the deadly serious as well as the quirky from snakes that love water to those with potent venom, and even snakes that are blind! This book is a real treat for any snake lover"--Provided by publisher
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