Caddisflies: A Guide to Eastern Species for Anglers and Other Naturalists

Editorial Reviews
Review
"Snakes of the Southeast aims to educate about nature of snakes. People either like snakes or fear them." -- Athens Banner-Herald, Athens, GA, May 6, 2005

"Snakes of the Southeast is the most comprehensive educational guide to the snakes of this region." -- Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Atlanta, GA, April 26, 2005

"A treasure to anyone having an interest in becoming a herpetologist, and any child having an inclination for learning more." -- Bulletin of the Maryland Herpetological Society March 2006

"An eye-catching new nature guidebook melding good descriptive writing, a dapper design and strikingly crisp photographs." -- Augusta Chronicle, Augusta, GA November 20, 2005

"An informative book for the general public aimed at educating those with a limited knowledge of snakes...easy to read." -- Southeastern Naturalist, 2005

"Clearly written, well designed, and fun to use...will promote a better understanding of...this fascinating group of animals." -- The Center for North American Herpetology, September 2005

"Each account is illustrated with excellent color photos, range maps and a wealth of facts." -- Wildlife Activist Summer 2005

"Really fascinating." -- Weekly Reader August 2005

"There aren't many places where you can find all 52 species of snakes known to inhabit the Southeast." -- Augusta Chronicle, Augusta, GA February 6, 2005

"This comprehensive guide to snakes...includes general topics such as snake conservation and the biology, diversity and life cycles of snakes." -- UGA Research Magazine, Athens, GA, Fall 2005

"Snakes of the Southeast aims to educate about nature of snakes. People either like snakes or fear them." -- Athens Banner-Herald, Athens, GA, May 6, 2005

"Snakes of the Southeast is the most comprehensive educational guide to the snakes of this region." -- Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Atlanta, GA, April 26, 2005

"A treasure to anyone having an interest in becoming a herpetologist, and any child having an inclination for learning more." -- Bulletin of the Maryland Herpetological Society March 2006

"An eye-catching new nature guidebook melding good descriptive writing, a dapper design and strikingly crisp photographs." -- Augusta Chronicle, Augusta, GA November 20, 2005

"An informative book for the general public aimed at educating those with a limited knowledge of snakes...easy to read." -- Southeastern Naturalist, 2005

"Clearly written, well designed, and fun to use...will promote a better understanding of...this fascinating group of animals." -- The Center for North American Herpetology, September 2005

"Each account is illustrated with excellent color photos, range maps and a wealth of facts." -- Wildlife Activist Summer 2005

"Really fascinating." -- Weekly Reader August 2005

"There aren't many places where you can find all 52 species of snakes known to inhabit the Southeast." -- Augusta Chronicle, Augusta, GA February 6, 2005

"This comprehensive guide to snakes...includes general topics such as snake conservation and the biology, diversity and life cycles of snakes." --UGA Research Magazine, Athens, GA, Fall 2005

[An] exquisite book...on the herpetofauna of the southeastern United States.... [H]igh-quality, clearly written, with an attractive layout.... [H]as solid introductory information, detailed species descriptions, excellent range maps and color photographs, line drawings showing defining features, and a strong conservation message. There is an explanation as to how to use the species accounts which will be of value to the lay reader. --Herpetological Review, Fall 2008

Product Description
Fifty-two kinds of snakes can be found in the Southeast, almost half of all species native to North America. Filled with more than 300 color photographs and written by two of the region's most renowned herpetologists, this is the most comprehensive educational guide to the snakes of the Southeast. At the heart of the guide are its heavily illustrated, fact-filled descriptions of each species and its habitat. Also included is a wealth of general information about the importance of snake conservation and the biology, diversity, and life cycles of snakes. Useful information about the interactions of humans and snakes is also covered: species that are likely to be found near houses, snakes as pets, what to do in case of a snake bite, and more. Clearly written, cleanly designed, and fun to use, the guide will promote a better understanding of the habitat needs of, and environmental challenges to, this fascinating group of animals.
From the Publisher
Winner of the 2005 National Outdoor Book Award, Nature Guidebook Category

About the Author
Whit Gibbons, an ecologist at the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory, has written over a dozen popular and scientific books and booklets on the reptiles and amphibians of the United States. Mike Dorcas, a biologist at Davidson College, is author of A Guide to the Snakes of North Carolina. Gibbons and Dorcas are coauthors of North American Watersnakes.