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$ITales of Giant Snakes$I, which was mentioned in $IThe New York Times$I and $ISmithsonian$I magazine, examines the natural history of four species of snakes known to exceed 20 feet in length. Based
on the writings of explorers, missionaries, scientists, and adventurers over the past 200 years, the authors have pieced together exciting and informative glimpses into the lives of these legless giants. Included are
chapters on where they are found (often around human habitations), what they eat (includes crocodiles, deer, and cows), how big do they really get (a controversial subject), attacks on humans (rare), exploitation by
humans for their skins, and conservation. The book is illustrated with photos, historical lithographs, maps, and graphs. |
