Reptiles of North America: A Guide to Field Identification

Golden Field Guide Series

by Hobart M. Smith,, Edmund D. Brodie, David M. Dennis (Illustrations)

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.

Genres: Reference, Field Guides, Nonfiction, Animals, Nature

240 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1982

Reviews

[Scott Cox · Rating 4 out of 5]

The range maps, illustrations and descriptions are very good. I use this guide primarily when traveling on the East Coast to augment the Peterson Reptiles & Amphibians of the Eastern/Central North America.