Pocket Guide to Snakes & Other Reptiles of Zambia and Malawi (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781775847168)

The high reptile diversity in Zambia and Malawi is driven by the region's tropical climate, divergent landscapes and wide variety of vegetation types. To date 240 species have been recorded in these two countries: 117 snakes, 108 lizards, 13 terrapins and tortoises, and 2 crocodiles.

This new handy, pocket-sized guide - a first for these two countries - features 187 of the most commonly encountered, rare and beautiful snakes and other reptiles occurring in the region.

It features:
- Authoritative text including key identification features, brief behavior notes, habitat and reproduction
- Full-color photographs illustrating all species covered
- Distribution maps showing the range of each species
- A useful introduction unpacking the different groups, habitats and snake venom

Written by experts, it is an ideal safari companion on trips to the wildlife areas, parks and reserves of these two countries.

Author: Darren Pietersen, Luke Verburgt
ISBN-10: 1775847160
ISBN-13: 9781775847168
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Language: English
Published: 10/30/2023
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 7.00h x 4.10w x 0.50d