A Guide to the Reptiles of Belize - Couverture souple

Stafford, Peter; Meyer, John R.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0126627606 ISBN 13 : 9780126627602

Editeur : Academic Press Inc, 1999

Synopsis

"A Guide to the Reptiles of Belize" provides a complete guide to the environment, biogeography, and natural history of this country. It details the local variations, distribution, and ecology of Belize's reptiles and amphibians. This volume includes useful identification keys, numerous diagrams and line drawings, and over 180 lavish color photographs clearly documenting nearly every species. This colorful guide to the scaly denizens of Belize will appeal to anyone planning a Central American visit as well as anyone generally interested in herpetology. The book includes a comprehensive section on snake bites with up-to-date information on first aid and treatment. "A Guide to the Reptiles of Belize" will be an indispensable resource for anyone interested in reptiles, especially those of Belize or any other Central American locale in a format suitable for a hiker's daypack. The key features include: complete hand-size reference to crocodiles, turtles, lizards, and snakes in Belize; provides numerous drawings, diagrams, and over 180 color photographs representing 113 species; gives identification keys for all species; and, includes a detailed section on snake bites with up-to-date information on first aid, use of antivenom, and clinical treatment.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Peter Stafford has been involved with herpetological field research in Belize since 1988, where much of his work has focused on the little known Maya Mountains. His principal interest concerns the natural history of reptiles, particularly snakes. He has written widely on the subject of herpetology, including several scientific papers and a recently co-authored book on Neutropical boas, and serves as a council member of the British Herpetological Society. His studies in Belize are ongoing. John Meyer is a research herpetologist and biogeographer who has a long-standing affiliation with Central American herpetology. Among his numerous publications he is credited with having written many scientific papers on Mexican and Central American reptiles and amphibians. He co-authored the comprehensive Snakes of Honduras, and is co-author of a recently published Guide to the Frogs and Toads of Belize. He currently coordinates the Maya Forest Anuran Monitoring Project (MAYAMON) in this region.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Academic Press Inc
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0126627606
• ISBN 13: 9780126627602
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 356
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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