Snakes are found on every continent except Antarctica, and have evolved to occupy an extraordinary range of habitats, from mountains and oceans to deserts and rainforests. Snakes of the World explores this diversity, opening with an in-depth introduction to anatomy, behaviour, habitats, reproduction, conservation and other essentials, before profiling species from every one of the roughly 4,000 snakes known today, drawing examples from every family and subfamily.

Each family profile highlights the appearance, characteristics and lifestyle of notable species, covering how snakes use venom or constriction to subdue prey, how their appearance can aid camouflage or signal danger, and how habitat destruction threatens the future of many species.

• Features more than 200 colour photographs
• Species profiles include commentary, a distribution map and a table of information
• Includes examples from every snake family and subfamily

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