Snakes of Virginia - by Donald W Linzey & Michael Clifford (Paperback)

About the Book

The classic field guide to snakes found in the Old Dominion, now available in paperback.

Book Synopsis

The classic field guide to snakes found in the Old Dominion, now available in paperback.

From the Back Cover

Snakes are among the most fascinating of all animals. They seem strange and mysterious with their odd shape and gliding movement, their silent lives and flicking tongue, and because some are poisonous, many people are deathly afraid of them all. For creatures without legs, their many successful adaptations are really logical ways of living. Although feared by many persons and even killed by some, these unique reptiles play an important role in the biological world.

Review Quotes

"A volume anyone with an interest in Virginia snakes will want to have. It is also a work which should help create a new enthusiasm for studying and protecting these reclusive and ecologically important creatures.... A carefully written guide, technically accurate but accessible to the nonspecialist.

-- "Roanoke Times"

"This guidebook identifies snake species native to Virginia and conveys data about location, diet, reproduction, enemies, life span, distinguishing characteristics, size, habitat, and common names.

-- "Science News"

"This is a beautifully illustrated and fully informative book which laymen can appreciate.

-- "Virginian-Pilot and Ledger Star"

This book is for the Virginia hiker, Boy/Girl Scout, naturalist, librarian, or teacher who wants to identify snakes or to know more about the local snakes.

-- "Library Journal"

About the Author

Donald W. Linzey, Professor of Biology at Wytheville Community College, is the author of Mammals of Virginia and coauthor of Mammals of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Michael J. Clifford is a Senior Extension Agent with the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service of Virginia Tech.