A Guide to the Snakes of Maharashtra, Goa & Karnataka contains information on 46 different species of snakes found in the states of Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka. It describes the existing Marathi and English names of each snake, its scientific name, the area or region in which it is found, its local name in that region, characteristic features, and provides excellent illustrative photos. Moreover, each snake is classified as poisonous, semipoisonous or non-poisonous. The book also includes a section on how to avoid snake bite, effects of a poisonous snake bite, first-aid, techniques to bandage bites, and what to do when you find a snake in your house.