A Guide to the Rattlesnakes of the United States
Description: 96 pages, 101 color photos, glossy paper, 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" – Softcover. Our best seller, this small size, affordable, colorful “guide” covers all of the rattlesnake species and subspecies native to the U.S. and Canada. Written for the general reader, hiker, or naturalist, it contains an impressive amount of pertinent information for each snake, such as Identification information and photos; Brood Size; Elevation restrictions; Common Names; Minimum, Average, and Maximum Sizes; Number of blotches or diamonds; Prey; Habitats inhabited; who first described the snake, and when; and interesting trivia notes. For those unfamiliar with these serpents, a 9-page introductory section explains rattlesnake basics, threats, conservation, truths, and myths. This is a beautiful field guide for anyone wishing to identify and know more about these impressive brutes.
Comments/notes: “This is the first field guide for all U.S. rattlesnakes. Detailed information, including natural history and conservation, for each of the 31 kinds occurring in the U.S. presented in a style accessible to all readers.” – Robert Hansen, Editor – Herp Review
Price: $19.95