Having a collection of reptiles often creates a fascination that fosters the desire to learn as much as you can about them. If snakes catch your interest, then you’ll have a hard time beating the New Encyclopedia of Snakes by Chris Mattison. This book covers all the bases such as senses, reproduction, defense and even taxonomy. The book isn’t a heavy read, it uses language and a level of detail that is easy for everyone to understand. Of course, the most important part is that it is packed with hundreds of color photos, making it just as fun to flip through as to actually read! No matter what level your previous knowledge of snakes is, you will defiantly learn some cool, new material out of this book! If you perform educational programs with your animals, or teach children about nature, the book also works as a great teaching aid with the graphical illustrations of anatomy.
Education is always an important aspect of life, but is especially critical for our hobby. The general public views reptiles in a negative light, but through gentle education and exposure, we can change that! By proving that we are highly educated about the animals we keep, and by sharing the information to others around us in a noninvasive fashion, we can make sure that in the future, the animals we love are respected and admired by all!
Overall, I highly recommend this book! You can order it from any major bookstore, such as Chapters, and it is well worth the modest price tag. Many worthwhile reptile books cost outrageous prices, but this book is packed with information at a much more affordable cost!
Chris Mattison is the author of many reptile related books, so if you enjoy the Enclyclopedia of Snakes, but you’re still thirsting for more info, check out some of his other titles.
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