Spectacular Snakes Of Australia

This book showcases snakes as beautiful creatures that play an important role in ecology. It portraysmost of the species found in Australia, such as tiger snakes, copperheads, brown snakes, deathadders and sea snakes, up close and personal. It also includes some unique photographs that offer arare 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 thereproductive biology, behaviour, predators and prey of these reptiles, as well as their habitat andconservation values. They will explore the importance of colours and patterns in allowing snakes toblend into their environment, their defence and attack mechanisms, and the adaptations they haveundergone to cope with their surroundings. In addition, the author provides some anecdotes on hisencounters with snakes, and clears up a few myths regarding snake behaviour.Richly illustrated with exceptional photographs, Spectacular Snakes of Australia describes the deadlyserious as well as the quirky - from snakes that love water to those with potent venom, and evensnakes that are blind This book is a real treat for any snake lover.Features- Quality photography- Diversity of snakes covered- All Australian species are featured, except for a few small Elapids- The photography has an artistic angle rather than descriptive as in many other snake booksOf interest to herpetologists, hobby reptile keepers, naturalists, nature photographers and the general public.