Handbook of Reptiles and Amphibians of Florida: Part 1 The Snakes

Handbook of Reptiles and Amphibians of Florida #1

by Ray E. Ashton Jr., Patricia Sawyer Ashton

The Snakes is Part One of the ambitious two vloume set comprising The Handbook of Reptiles and Amphibians of Florida. Maginificent color photographs, along with species accounts which include descriptions, habitats, similar species, natural history and range charts, identify all of the snakes found in Florida. Detailed drawings emphasize characteristics which aid in identification.

Genres: Nature, Field Guides, Reference

176 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1982

About the author

Ray E. Ashton, Jr. is a Senior Scientist and Ecologist with Water and Air Research, Inc. Gainsville, Florida. He has written numerous scientific and popular articles about reptiles and amphibians, particularly their behavior and the plight of threatened and endangered species. Patricia Sawyer Ashton's work as a botanical consultant at the Florida Museum of Natural History initiated her interest in herpetology. As an educator Ms. Ashton has written many articles and developed curriculum materials on natural and environmental education.