Description
Book SynopsisThe first treatise to be published in thirty years on the 58 snakes found in eastern North America, Snakes of Eastern North America provides a current summary of the taxonomy, ecology, and behavior of each species.
Trade ReviewErnst and Barbour have created a milestone publication that will be an indispensable reference for anyone interested in snakes. -- C. J. McCoy, Curator, Section of Amphibians and Reptiles, Carnegie Museum of Natural History
The book is chock-full of information... -- Douglas A. Rossman, Louisiana State University
...this is the most detailed single source on eastern US snakes since A.H. and A.A. Wright's Handbook of Snakes of the United States and Canada (1957)....The book is well written, authoritative, and accurate. Technical terms are abundant but mostreaders will easily comprehend the narrative. Highly recommended for all libraries. -- Douglas A. Rossman, Louisiana State University * CHOICE *
...the authors are to be commended for their effort....all readers can get some valuable information from the book.... -- Douglas A. Rossman, Louisiana State University * The Canadian Field-Naturalist *
...the accounts are authoritative and current. They are clearly written.... -- Douglas A. Rossman, Louisiana State University * American Reference Books Annual *
Up-to-date...provides us with an appreciation for what is known about the biology of each species. This book is a must addition to the shelves of everyone interested in snakes....It will be a constant reference source and identification guide for those who study snakes or keep them as pets. -- Joseph C. Mitchell, Department of Biology, University of Richmond
Ernst and Barbour have created a milestone publication that will be an indispensable reference for anyone interested in snakes. -- C. J. McCoy, Curator, Section of Amphibians and Reptiles, Carnegie Museum of Natural History
The book is chock-full of information... -- Douglas A. Rossman, Louisiana State University
...this is the most detailed single source on eastern US snakes since A.H. and A.A. Wright's Handbook of Snakes of the United States and Canada (1957)....The book is well written, authoritative, and accurate. Technical terms are abundant but most readers will easily comprehend the narrative. Highly recommended for all libraries. -- Douglas A. Rossman, Louisiana State University * CHOICE *
...the authors are to be commended for their effort....all readers can get some valuable information from the book.... -- Douglas A. Rossman, Louisiana State University * The Canadian Field-Naturalist *
...the accounts are authoritative and current. They are clearly written.... -- Douglas A. Rossman, Louisiana State University * American Reference Books Annual *
