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Loaded with hundreds fantastic full color photographs. the photography that is displayed in this book is absolutely stunning. Many of the pictures are some of the best ever published, Over 250 original color photographs collected over 12 years. A great reference and research guide for anyone wanting to learn more about rattlesnakes and the text is both enlightening and understandable. 240 pages in a 9 x 10 format. This book is a labor of love in which the reader will delight to share.
Contents
Origins and Characteristics of Rattlesnakes Page 1
How and Where Rattlesnakes Live Page 18
From Head to Tail: The Rattlesnake's Exterior Page 37
The Rattlesnake's Seven Senses Page 60
Feeding and Inner Workings Page 73
Rattlesnake Responses to Weather Page 90
Sex, Reproduction, and Growth Page 105
How Rattlesnakes Move Page 123
Fangs: The Business End of a Rattlesnake Page 133
Rattlesnake Roundups Page 149
The Real Value of Rattlesnakes Page 161
Rattlesnakes in Lore and Religion Page 171
Rattlesnakes as Symbols: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Page 183
Ensuring Rattlesnake Survival Page 198
Appendix 1. Complete Scientific and Common English and Spanish Names
of Recent Rattlesnakes Page 211
Appendix 2. Common English and Scientific Names of Recent Rattlesnakes
Page 214
Appendix 3. Partial List of North American Professional, Avocational,
and Regional Herpetological Societies Page 216
Glossary Page 219
Bibliography Page 224
Index Page 237
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