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Book SynopsisThe surprising colors and fascinating lifestyles of the reptile and amphibian species in this book will mesmerize readers young and old.
Trade ReviewThe breadth of herpetofauna in the area will surprise many readers: more than 8% of the world's salamanders and 11% of all turtle species live in the region. Beyond numbers, however, lie aesthetics. The surprising colors and fascinating lifestyles of the reptile and amphibian species in this book will mesmerize readers young and old. The Birdbooker Report While most field guides are organized by species, this book is more than a field guide; it places the animals in the context of their environment. The Altamont Enterprise ... - go find Al's book. It is a real gem, full of great insights and huge fun to read. Post Star
Table of ContentsPrefaceIntroduction Chapter 1: Northeastern Deciduous ForestsTimber RattlesnakeEastern Red-backed SalamanderNorthern Slimy SalamanderWehrle's SalamanderYonahlossee SalamanderGreen SalamanderNorthern Coal SkinkNorthern Rough GreensnakeRing-necked SnakeNorthern Red-bellied SnakeNorthern Copperhead Chapter 2: Dry Pine WoodlandsFowler's ToadEastern Box TurtleCommon Five-lined SkinkBroad-headed SkinkEastern Fence LizardLittle Brown SkinkNorthern ScarletsnakeRed CornsnakeEastern Hog-nosed Snake Chapter 3: Northeastern GrasslandsNorthern Leopard FrogEastern WormsnakeNorthern Black RacerEastern RatsnakeEastern MilksnakeSmooth GreensnakeNorthern BrownsnakeShort-headed GartersnakeCommon GartersnakeSmooth Earthsnake Chapter 4: Wicked Big PuddlesBlue-spotted SalamanderJefferson SalamanderSpotted SalamanderMarbled SalamanderAmerican ToadGray TreefrogWood FrogSpring PeeperUpland Chorus FrogEastern Spadefoot Chapter 5: BogsFour-toed SalamanderNorthern Red SalamanderPickerel FrogWestern Chorus FrogSpotted TurtleBog TurtleEastern MassasaugaEastern Ribbonsnake Chapter 6: HeadwatersNorthern Dusky SalamanderAllegheny Mountain Dusky Salamander Northern Two-lined SalamanderEastern Long-tailed SalamanderSpring SalamanderMud SalamanderQueensnake Chapter 7: Small WatersRed-spotted NewtEastern Cricket FrogAmerican BullfrogGreen FrogMink FrogSnapping TurtlePainted TurtleBlanding's TurtleYellow-bellied SliderCommon Rainbow SnakeNorthern Watersnake Chapter 8: Big WatersEastern Hellbender Common MudpuppyEastern Spiny SoftshellWood TurtleNorthern Map TurtleNorthern Red-bellied CooterEastern Musk Turtle Chapter 9: Coastal PlainsNorthern Pinesnake Eastern Tiger SalamanderMany-lined SalamanderPine Barrens TreefrogGreen TreefrogSouthern Leopard FrogCarpenter FrogEastern Mud TurtleNorthern Diamond-backed TerrapinEastern Kingsnake Suggested ReferencesAppendicesAppendix A. Habitats utilized by species of frogsAppendix B. Habitats utilized by species of salamandersAppendix C. Habitats utilized by species of turtlesAppendix D. Habitats utilized by species of lizardsAppendix E. Habitats utilized by species of snakes Index
