{"product_id":"snakes-of-the-eastern-united-states-paperback","title":"Snakes of the Eastern United States - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWhit Gibbons\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than sixty species of snakes are found in the eastern United States, the region of highest biodiversity of all reptiles and amphibians in North America. In this brand new guide, stunning photographs, colorful geographic range maps, and comprehensive written accounts provide essential information about each species--including detailed identification characteristics, general ecology and behavior, and conservation status. Carefully researched and written, the guide is directed toward a general audience interested in natural history. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAdditional information supports the already fact-filled snake species profiles. A chapter on urban and suburban snake ecology focuses on species most commonly found in some of the country's largest cities and residential settings. A chapter on snake conservation includes information on threats faced by native species in many regions of the eastern United States. Another chapter provides the latest updates on the status of invasive species of pythons and boa constrictors that have now become naturalized permanent residents in certain areas of the country. This is the most accessible and informative guide to snakes of the eastern United States available anywhere. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Features: \u003cbr\u003e-More than 385 stunning color photographs\u003cbr\u003e-Colorful geographic range maps\u003cbr\u003e-Species accounts that cover identification, general ecology and behavior, and conservation status\u003cbr\u003e-Extra information on snakes in urban and suburban areas\u003cbr\u003e-Strong conservation message, with a focus on environmental threats to native species\u003cbr\u003e-Coverage of invasive snakes \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCovers snakes in these states (plus Washington, DC): Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWHIT GIBBONS is a professor emeritus of ecology at the University of Georgia and author or coauthor of several books on herpetology and ecology, including \u003ci\u003eKeeping All the Pieces\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSnakes of the Southeast\u003c\/i\u003e, Revised Edition, \u003ci\u003eFrogs and Toads of the Southeast, Lizards and Crocodiles of the Southeast, Turtles of the Southeast, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSalamanders of the Southeast\u003c\/i\u003e (all Georgia).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 432\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.97 x 9.25 x 6.43 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 15, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42130371248263,"sku":"9780820349701","price":39.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/f13aeb7b56d71209cc299c739b988e25.webp?v=1732610237","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/snakes-of-the-eastern-united-states-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}