Reptiles of North America A Guide to Field Identification

Discover the Red-bellied Turtle, which is nearly extinct. Uncover a Garter Snake in your backyard. Locate an Alligator Lizard-or a Legless one. Identifying reptiles is fascinating and fun with this classic guide. Abundant illustrations and the Key Characteristic system, preferred by professional, make this single-volume reference an outstanding choice for nature projects, collectors of all ages, and scientific study. All of North America in one volume 278 species and 500 subspecies in 22 families....plus 18 exotics Illustrations, include juveniles and adults, body forms, undersides, scales, and more! Text, range maps, and illustrations seen together at a glance Common and scientific names Convenient measuring rules ....Plus first aid information for snakebites.Smith, Hobart M. is the author of 'Reptiles of North America A Guide to Field Identification' with ISBN 9781582381237 and ISBN 1582381232.