Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of California

by Robert C. Stebbins, Samuel M. McGinnis

This user-friendly guide is the only complete resource that identifies and describes all the amphibians and reptiles--salamanders, frogs and toads, lizards, snakes, and tortoises and turtles--that live in California. The species are described in richly detailed accounts that include range maps, lifelike color paintings by Robert C. Stebbins, clear drawings of various life stages including eggs, notes on natural history, and conservation status. Easy-to-use keys for every order help identify species, and informative chapters cover more general topics including evolution, habitat loss, and photography. Throughout, anecdotes and observations reveal new insights into the lives of California's abundant but often hidden amphibians and reptiles.

Genres: Field Guides, Nonfiction

552 pages, ebook

First published October 1, 2011

Reviews

[Doc · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely lovely guide (for anyone from hobbyist to herpetologist, beginner to advanced) that includes language approachable to the layman. Also includes helpful information on life cycles, taxonomy, and much more.

[Lance Mellon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best, most thorough book on reptiles and amphibians of CA imaginable. Why cannot other reference books be so thorough?