Tales of Giant Snakes: A Historical Natural History of Anacondas and Pythons

by John C. Murphy, Robert W. Henderson

Tales of Giant Snakes, examines the natural history of four species of snakes known to exceed 20 feet in length. Based on the writings of explorers, missionaries, scientists, and adventurers over the past 200 years, the authors have pieced together exciting and informative glimpses into the lives of these legless giants. Included are chapters on where they are found (often around human habitations), what they eat (includes crocodiles, deer, and cows), how big do they really get (a controversial subject), attacks on humans (rare), exploitation by humans for their skins, and conservation. The book is illustrated with photos, historical lithographs, maps, and graphs.

Genres: Nonfiction

221 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1997

Reviews

[Alex Howard]

Best book that I could also get away with reading in the office. Actually useful for my PhD!