Language: Bilingual in English and Spanish
This book includes new or updated information on the taxonomy, geographic distribution, and natural history of Costa Rican snakes. Highlights include chapters on snake biology, venoms, the history of herpetology in Costa Rica, and areas of the country where snakes might be found. Taxonomic keys accompany generic and species accounts. Species accounts include sections on identification, habits, diet, reproduction, abundance, distribution and habitat, and similar species. A must for anyone with an interest in Neotropical snakes!