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Boas and Pythons of the World

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A reformatted, redesigned edition of this popular title. Few reptiles command more respect than the mighty boas and pythons. From eleven-metre-long anacondas in the Amazon to the diminutive Javelin Sand Boa, no longer than 80 centimetres, these are the longest members of the snake family. Supremely beautiful, they embody power and grace. But are they gentle giants or finely tuned killing machines? This book provides the answers, exploring the world of these huge snakes on a fascinating journey through the five continents they inhabit. It describes the distribution, habitat, life and habits of all the known species of boa and python, as well as highlighting the threats these magnificent creatures face from habitat destruction, hunting and climate change. Also included are the often overlooked but fascinating basal snakes, primitive relatives of the boas and pythons.

Lavishly illustrated throughout with stunning photographs (many taken by the author and not published before), Boas and Pythons of the World provides comprehensive and authoritative information in a lively and accessible format – a fitting celebration of one of the most fascinating yet little-known groups in the reptile world



About the Author :
Mark O’Shea is best known in the UK for his TV series Mark O’Shea’s Dangerous Reptiles, and he is known throughout the world for his natural history adventure films on Animal Planet and Discovery Channel. His other books include Boas and Pythons of the World for New Holland and DK’s Handbook to Reptiles and Amphibians.

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Arranged geographically, with a nice introduction regarding snake classifications, myths, and conservation, this book will either give you the willies or make you smile in delight. -- Juneau Empire

Colour photographs and clear text make this an informative and visually appealing compendium of constrictor habits and habitats. -- Globe and Mail

These well-known species and their more obscure cousins are all magnificently illustrated with beautiful color photos, with short write-ups of their life histories, range, size, prey, and other natural history. This excellent book is highly recommended. -- Nancy Bent, Booklist


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781847738721
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Publisher Imprint: New Holland Publishers Ltd
  • Height: 245 mm
  • No of Pages: 160
  • Weight: 781 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1847738729
  • Publisher Date: 25 Mar 2011
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Width: 190 mm


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