The Lives of Snakes: A Natural History of the World's Snakes by Mattison, Chris

The Lives of Snakes: A Natural History of the World's Snakes

A richly illustrated introduction to the marvelous world of snakes Descended from prehistoric lizards, snakes have been...
HK$389.87
HK$389.87
SKU: 9780691250601
Product Type: Books
Please hurry! Only 0 left in stock
Author: Chris Mattison
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Subtotal: $389.87
10 customers are viewing this product
The Lives of Snakes: A Natural History of the World's Snakes by Mattison, Chris

The Lives of Snakes: A Natural History of the World's Snakes

$389.87

The Lives of Snakes: A Natural History of the World's Snakes

$389.87
Author: Chris Mattison
Format: Hardcover
Language: English

A richly illustrated introduction to the marvelous world of snakes

Descended from prehistoric lizards, snakes have been slithering across the earth for more than a hundred million years. There are some 4,100 species known to exist, and many are venomous, but many more are not. Snakes experience the world in unique ways, smelling the air with their tongues and relying on signs of movement for orientation. They are ectothermic, needing external heat for energy, and must shed their skin to grow. This guide offers a unique look at the lives of snakes, exploring their life cycles, diets, defenses, locomotive strategies, and more. Written by an internationally recognized herpetologist and informed by the latest science, The Lives of Snakes blends captivating photos with engaging, fact-filled profiles of selected species to provide an invaluable introduction to these splendid reptiles.
  • Combines beautiful illustrations, clear graphics, and lively text to inform and entertain
  • Features dozens of representative species profiles
  • Covers topics ranging from evolution and diversity to habitats and reproduction
  • Examines how snakes coexist with humans
  • Discusses threats to the world's snake populations and their conservation
  • A must for snake lovers everywhere


Author: Chris Mattison
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 03/18/2025
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780691250601

Returns Policy

You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.

Shipping

We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.

When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.

Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.

Related Products

Recently Viewed Products