{"product_id":"snakes-of-europe-north-africa-and-the-middle-east-a-photographic-guide-paperback-1","title":"Snakes of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East: A Photographic Guide - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePhilippe Geniez\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTony D. Williams\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a fully up-to-date and comprehensive photographic field guide to the snakes of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Lavishly illustrated with 387 color photographs, it includes coverage of all 122 snake species found in these regions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe guide's detailed introduction discusses snake anatomy, biology, habitats and taxonomy. It also explores the health of snakes in captivity and conservation measures, and provides a succinct explanation of the chemical composition, physical effects and cultural uses of snake venom. Species accounts are arranged taxonomically and provide identification features, a description of the species' habitat and behavior and information about whether a snake is venomous. Abundant distribution maps describe each species' geographic variation and usual habitats. Clear photos aid identification and are supplemented with illustrations highlighting key anatomical features. A table of all species, country by country, is included at the back of the book. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe first dedicated field guide on snakes to appear in many years, \u003ci\u003eSnakes of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East\u003c\/i\u003e will be indispensable for anyone interested in learning more about these unique reptiles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighlights all 122 snake species found in the region\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures 387 excellent photos supplemented with diagrams\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflects most recent classification and scientific research\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides each species' identification details, habitat, behavior and much more\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes distribution maps for all species\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Up-to-date and well-presented, \u003ci\u003eSnakes of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent field guide. The text is well written and the photographs enhance this book's appeal.\"\u003cb\u003e--Chris Mattison, author of \u003ci\u003eThe New Encyclopedia of Snakes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"With accurate species accounts, solid organization, extremely high-quality illustrations and easy-to-use distribution maps, this ambitious book contains just the right amount of information and is an outstanding identification guide.\"\u003cb\u003e--Howard Inns, Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhilippe Geniez\u003c\/b\u003e is a researcher at the École Pratique des Hautes Études within the Centre d'Écologie Fonctionelle et Évolutive in Montpellier, France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 7.4 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 03, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45884856008901,"sku":"9780691172392","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/1-1syLcBt09780691172392_af374570-d460-48c7-8e51-e4edf75a3014.webp?v=1771843893","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/snakes-of-europe-north-africa-and-the-middle-east-a-photographic-guide-paperback-1","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}