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Since the publication of The Venomous Reptiles of Latin America by Cornell University Press in 1989, scientific discoveries and taxonomic changes have resulted in the addition of many taxa and species to the herpetological fauna of the Western Hemisphere. This updated, heavily rewritten, and greatly expanded version of that book now includes accounts of all 192 species of venomous snakes and lizards found in the Western Hemisphere. This two-volume set is illustrated with stunning color photographs, including portraits of venomous reptiles (many of which are unique in showing newly discovered species and views of male, female, and juvenile individuals); images of snakebites, an important tool for diagnosis and treatment; color vegetation and topographic maps; black-and-white photographs; line figures; and completely revised distribution maps.

Volume I includes a list of tables, preface, introduction, and regional/country accounts with related bilingual identification keys and vegetation and topographic maps. Genus and species accounts in this volume treat the lizards, coralsnakes, seasnakes, and all the pitvipers except rattlesnakes; these accounts are accompanied by color photographs of each species. Volume I also contains a complete index to both volumes.

Volume II includes descriptions of all known species of rattlesnakes. It also features four chapters by experts on mimicry, evolution, and snakebite treatment in tropical and temperate America. A glossary, literature-cited section, and index serve both volumes. Color photographs portray rattlesnakes, mimics, and the damage done by snakebite.

The Venomous Reptiles of the Western Hemisphere, Volumes I and II is an essential reference for all naturalists interested in herpetology--amateurs impressed by the beauty and complexity of venomous reptiles as well as professional herpetologists and their students conducting research in the classroom, at the zoo, and in the field. ... Read more

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Outstanding!
Though this book is heavy and hard to carry around it makes up for in the information, and photography. However, this book could have some adjustments. I would love if they updated the book to include new species. What is great about it is that it tells reference for other bookssuch as those by Klauber, Boulenger, and Lamar. It also has scale counts, diets, and distributions including type localities. In conclusion, this book is the best for Herpetologists, and serious readers interested in snakes. Add this magnificent book to your collection.

Great resource for venomous reptile species
This is a must have for anyone involved with venomous reptiles species, whether it be in the private or professional areas of herpetology.Despite the high price, it is well worth it.This 2 volume set will be a great resource for me in my profession.

venomous reptiles of the western hemesphere
Very informative. A must for herp students/amateur and pro keepers

One of the best, most comprehensive books regarding New World venomous reptiles!
What can be said about this beautiful set of books that hasn't been said...it is a MUST HAVE for any self-respecting amateur or professional herpetologist!These books go into great deal regarding the biology and evolution of New World venomous reptiles.There are well over 1000 full color plates, along with detailed descriptions of each of the over 200 venomous reptile species in the Western Hemisphere.Do yourself a favor and pick these up!Well worth every penny.

The Venomous Reptiles of Western Hemisphere
The best herpetology book series ever written. Extensive information on species, potency, treatment, and even localities. You will not need any other books until new editions are released. Hundreds of amazing photographs. Up to 15-20 per species. ... Read more

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Covers the systematics, natural history, and conservation of the gecko fauna of the former Soviet Union and related species in surrounding regions from mongolia through Pakistan, the Middle East and northern Africa. 24 colored and 60 black and white photographs, spot distribution maps, bibliography, index. ... Read more

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Plain,but nice...
This is, to my knowledge, the only guide covering in depth and detail the gecko fauna of the (former) USSR.

It is plain and hasn't got all the nice color photography we are used to nowaday. Some drawings and fairly academic text,although still readable.
Great to be used as a (field) guide or to find were are all those captive geckos ever came from, and thus learn more about there biotop.

Since it is the only book on this particular subject available it is a must have in every herpetologists bookshelf. ... Read more

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In addition to covering all species of turtles occuring in Venezuela, this book covers half of the turtles species of South America. 48 color plates (25 watercolors by Giorgio Voltolina and 165 photographs of turtles and habitats) ... Read more

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The most complette list of venezuelan turttles
Nobody has described the venezuelan turttles better than trebbau in this book ... Read more

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In the mid-1980s, as a result of our mutual interest in the history of natural history, we began discussing the desirability of organizing a symposium on collection building in ichthyology and herpetology. These discussions led to a symposium entitled "Collection Building in Ichthyology and Herpetologyin the 18th, 19th, and 20th Centuries," which constituted the Fifth North American Meeting of The Society for the History of Natural History, held in conjunction with the 70th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists, in Charleston, South Carolina. Twenty-three papers were presented in the sessions of the symposium held on the 18th and 19th of June 1990 on the campus of the College of Charleston. Since that time, at the suggestion of speakers and members of the audience of the symposium, and with the idea of publishing an expanded volume on the subject, we contacted numerous ichthyologists and herpetologists around the world, with the request that they write chapters on collection building related to their own institution or geographic region. Many workers replied in the affirmative, with the result that this volume contains 38 papers, representing the combined work of 55 authors. Despite considerable efforts, the coverage is by no means complete: we were unable to obtain commitments from anyone to write on several important collections and geographic areas. Nevertheless, this volume does contain a wide variety of histories that span much of the world in their combined scope and that range in subject from small regional examples of collection building to mammoth world-renowned institutions, and from little known collectors to some of the ichthyological and herpetological giants of the last three centuries. Together, these studies paint a considerable part of the picture of the rich history of the study of poikilothermic vertebrates. ... Read more

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Comprehensive summary, including systematics, natural history, and distribution. 103 maps, 190 color photographs of lizarrds and habitats ... Read more

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the lizaras of IRAN
one of the best book by one of the best resercher in the world.this book has a great Academic value. ... Read more

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Originally published in 1896.This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies.All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume. ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishings Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the worlds literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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A Comprehensive Literature Review
This is a review of all major literature on Middle American Herpetology, herein defined as the region from southeastern Mexico through Panama. There is a brief introduction and description of methods in English and Spanish.This is followed by a table listing publications which deal with a specific taxa or group.The body of the book is a listing of taxa in Amphibia and Reptilia at species level.For each of 782 species, the authors list citations for key literature, illustrations, and distribution.This is followed by a bibliography of literature cited and a scientific name index.There are 91 color plates, 5 to 7 per page, in a section at the front of the book, and 21 small black and white plates inserted into the body of the text next to the relevant taxa.These photographs, which show a small range of the species covered, are very attractive, but they do not add appreciably to the overall value of the text. Overall this is an excellent book and an invaluable scientific resource to any researcher working on the herpetofauna of the region.I find this book to be extremely useful, and it is consistently my first refernce for bibliographic material. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more