This stunning photographic guide covers more than 190 snake species found across peninsular Thailand, including Phuket island and other popular tourist destinations. Each species description contains essential identification information, with a special focus on how to differentiate dangerous snakes from their harmless lookalikes. There is detailed discussion on distribution, with a separate map covering Phuket island, as well as notes on habitat, the likelihood of encountering each species, as well as whether or not the snake is a potential danger to humans.
Illustrated with over 700 photographs, this beautifully designed book also offers:
- an overview of snake biology
- identification plates for less commonly encountered sea snakes
- a chapter on conservation and threats to snakes on Phuket island
- what to do in case of snakebite
- advice on how to deal with a snake near your home and, for those who are less comfortable around these animals, some tips on how to make your garden less attractive to snakes
- a beginner's guide to herping (how to find snakes)
- an exploration of the sorts of environments where snakes live
- fascinating notes and anecdotes from the field.
As well as being suitable for dedicated field herpetologists, this is also a perfect introduction for local residents and visitors with little knowledge of these compelling reptiles.
