London: Dorling Kindersley, 2016. Quarto, paperback, colour photographs. Snake is the essential visual guide to the world of serpents, featuring more than 3,000 species. With a fresh new look, updated classifications, stunning photography and amazing artworks, Snake is the most up-to-date reference for all herpetologists. Packed with fascinating facts such..... More
Darwin: Valvolandia Publishing, 2011. Octavo, paperback, colour photographs. Drawing on scientific research, this book is written in a highly accessible style complemented by full colour photographs. Containing astonishing behavioural images that explore the beauty and harsh realities of the frillneck's tropical life. Perfect for the young reader and naturalist alike..... More
Melbourne: Museum Victoria, 2019. Octavo, paperback, colour photographs, maps. The only title available on Australian Dragon Lizards including the most recent understanding of their origins and life history. Australia’s mostly hot dry continent is home to nearly 800 described species and the seven Australian families represent four evolutionary lineages; three..... More
Melbourne: CSIRO Publishing, 2017. Quarto, laminated boards, colour photographs, maps. Australia's venomous snakes are widely viewed as the world's most deadly and are regarded with cautious curiosity, fascination, and, regrettably, fear. Australia's Dangerous Snakes examines the biology, natural history, venom properties, and bite treatment of medically important venomous marine and..... More
Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 2009. Octavo, line drawings, maps, fine copy in dustwrapper. Brings together leading herpetologists to review and synthesize the ecology, conservation, and management of snakes worldwide. These experts report on advances in current research and summarize the primary literature, presenting the most important concepts and techniques in..... More
London: Dorling Kindersley, 2002. Octavo, colour photographs, softcover. An authoritative guide to reptiles and amphibians from the Tomato Frog to the Cornsnake, discover over 400 species of reptiles and amphibians from around the world. 600 incredible photographs, annotations and detailed descriptions highlighting chief characteristics and distinguishing marks will help you..... More
Richmond Hill: Firefly Books, 2012. Quarto, dustwrapper, colour photographs, maps. Since this book was first published a decade ago, turtle, tortoise and terrapin species have continued to suffer from human intervention. Sought for food, as pets and for tortoiseshell they are under attack on land and sea and populations are..... More
Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2012. Octavo, dustwrapper, black and white photographs, maps. Early maritime explorers traversing the Atlantic Ocean often described swarms of sea turtles, once a plentiful source of food. Many populations had been decimated by the 1950s, when Archie Carr and others raised public awareness of their..... More
Melbourne: CSIRO Publishing, 2019. Octavo, paperback, colour photographs, other illustrations, maps. We are pleased to offer copies SIGNED by the senior author, plus a free bookmark by William T. Cooper. Illustrated descriptions of the 123 native, introduced and vagrant reptile species in the state. 'Reptiles of Victoria' is the first..... More
Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2014. Quarto, dustwrapper, photographs, line drawings, maps. This book provides the first comprehensive treatment of North America's tortoises, bringing together leading experts to give an overview of tortoise morphology, taxonomy, systematics, paleontology, physiology, ecology, behavior, reproduction, diet, growth, health, and conservation. The contributors carefully combine..... More
Rodeo: ECO Publications, 2013. Octavo, dustwrapper, colour photographs, line drawings, maps. Rattlesnake expert Manny Rubio and top Snake Envenomation Expert Daniel Keyler have come together to bring us this singularly unique book on snake envenomation. This book covers all western species providing information on appearance, distribution and toxicity. Details what..... More
Rodeo: ECO Publications, 2013. Octavo, paperback, colour photographs, line drawings, maps. Rattlesnake expert Manny Rubio and top Snake Envenomation Expert Daniel Keyler have come together to bring us this singularly unique book on snake envenomation. This book covers all western species providing information on appearance, distribution and toxicity. Details what..... More
Washington: Smithsonion Institution Press, 1998. Quarto, dustwrapper, colour photographs. Traces the evolution and behaviour of the more than eighty living species and subspecies of rattlesnakes in North and South America. More
Uttar Pradesh: HarperCollins Publishers, 2015. Octavo, dustwrapper, colour photographs. Provides a comprehensive account of marine conservation in India, focusing on sea turtles, which are at once a fishery resource, a religious symbol and a conservation icon. Worshipped as Kurma, the incarnation of Vishnu, by several communities, these creatures have been..... More
Berkeley: University of California Press, 2003. Octavo, paperback, colour photographs, maps. Features detailed species accounts; gives information on horned lizard biology, ecology, and evolution; and describes the role of these fascinating reptiles in mythology, culture, and art. This guide covers the United States, Mexico, and Canada, and includes all species..... More
Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2011. Octavo, dustwrapper, colour photographs. In April 2007, eleven Leatherback turtles captured the imagination of the public worldwide as they 'raced' from Costa Rica toward the Galapagos Islands. Known as the Great Turtle Race, this event tracked these critically endangered sea turtles, drawing attention to..... More
Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2015. Octavo, laminated boards, photographs, illustrations, maps. Weighing as much as 900kg and reaching lengths of over seven feet, Leatherback turtles are the world's largest reptile. These unusual sea turtles have a thick, pliable shell that helps them to withstand depths of more than one..... More
Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1997. Quarto, 160 colour photographs, fine copy in dustwrapper. Combines art, science, history, folklore and literature to tell the story of America's southern landscape and one of its most evocative creatures. More
Kota Kinabalu: Natural History Publications, (2014. second edition). Octavo, dustwrapper, colour photographs, text illustrations, map. More than 160 species of snakes are found throughout the coastal seas, mangroves, lowlands and mountains of Borneo. Identification of species is facilitated by a checklist, key and colour photographs of approximately two-thirds of the..... More
London: Reaktion Books, 2005. Octavo, paperback, photographs, colour and black and white illustrations. Reaktion Animal Series. Part of an unusual series that looks at the subject animal and its place in human history. This title traces the snake's natural history and explores its complex symbolism accross a variety of cultures..... More
Sydney: New Holland Publishers, (2017. third edition). Octavo, paperback, colour photographs, maps. Covers every gecko, flap-footed lizard, goanna, dragon, skink, snake and turtle known to live throughout the many habitats of New South Wales. The new edition of this state reptile guide narrows down the field of species identification to..... More
Sydney: New Holland, (2001. reprint). Small octavo, paperback, colour photographs. Fact panels throughout cover a wide range of topics. The pages are alive with entertaining and informative text accompanied by exciting action photography. Other green guides in the series are frogs; parrots; sharks and rays; birds; spiders; and mammals... More
Melbourne: CSIRO Publishing, 2020. Octavo, paperback, colour photographs, maps. A comprehensive guide to the 310 species of frogs and reptiles living in the Murray-Darling Basin. The Murray-Darling Basin spans more than 1 million square kilometres across the lower third of Queensland, most of New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory..... More
Lilydale: Mike Swan Herp. Books, 2010. Octavo, colour photographs, maps. An introduction to the keeping and breeding Australian reptiles for the younger reptile keeper and newcomer. It covers available turtles, crocodiles, snakes and lizards that are kept in Australia. Also includes a skill level rating for each species, distribution maps..... More
Mechanicsburg: Stackpole Books, 2015. Octavo, paperback, colour photographs, text illustrations. An invaluable resource for both beginning and experienced trackers. Features over 650 colour photographs, line drawings, and range maps to illustrate and describe the tracks and sign left by reptiles and amphibians. Covers frogs, snakes, lizards, turtles, salamanders and more..... More