San Antonio College Library

This book demystifies these much maligned critters so folks can know the facts and dispel the myths. Thw information contained here about snakes is key to their survival and yours.

The subject of this narrative is the generic snake. Intended for amateur herpetologists and general naturalists the work treats the origin, evolution and classification of snakes and then discusses morphology and function, how and where snakes live (habitat, adaptations and world patterns), feeding, defense, and reproduction. A chapter deals with the relationships of snakes and humans, and there are sections on taxonomy and classification with minimum...

"Field guide to all snake species in Texas with a color photo, range map, and information on identifying characteristics and behavior for each snake"--Provided by publisher.

Full-color photographs for every species, including juneniles and divergent color phases. A conclusive guide to each snake, with particular emphasis on distinguishing it from those species and suspecies it most closely resembles. Also includes specific distribution maps for every species and subspecies.

An introduction to the physical characteristics and habits of snakes.

This pioneering classic in the field of cryptozoology covers not only the Loch Ness monster, but lake monsters from all over the world-from the Ogopogo of Canada and the "Patagonian Plesiosaur" of Argentina, to Idaho's "Slimey Slim"' and Sweden's "Storsjo," along with the "Bunyip" of Australia and the strange monsters of South Africa. Peter Costello provides a detailed and fascinating overview of lake monster lore-and gives a convincing explanation...