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Field Guide to the Reptiles of East Africa: All the Reptiles of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi | 
 enlarge | Authors: Stephen Spawls, Kim Howell, Robert C. Drewes, James Ashe
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Category: Book
Buy Used: $135.68
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Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 1117118
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 543
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.2
Dimensions (in): 9.9 x 7.2 x 1.5
ISBN: 0126564701
Dewey Decimal Number: 508
EAN: 9780126564709
ASIN: 0126564701
Publication Date: October 2001
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Product Description
This book breaks new ground: it is the first complete listing and guide to all the known reptiles of the five East African countries (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi.) Written by expert East African herpetologists, it incorporates virtually all known information on the East African reptile fauna. Nearly 500 high-quality color photographs illustrate most of the species involved, many of which have never been illustrated in color before. Keys and introductory essays are included for all orders, families, genera, and species, giving clear introductions for every group. There is an individual account for each species, describing its appearance, habits, and habitat, accompanied by a map showing its known distribution within East Africa and notes indicating its Africa-wide distribution as well. Hence this book will be useful not only in East Africa, but in the surrounding countries as well, for which no reptile guides exist. In addition, the descriptions of dangerous snakes include a section on their venom. A comprehensive appendix discusses aspects of snakebite risk and treatment in East Africa and the do's and don'ts of first aid. Key Features: - Illustrates nearly all of the c. 420 species found in East Africa
- Contains keys and full descriptions to aid identification
- Contains a distribution map for every species
- Provides information on snakebite and effective first aid
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Perfect blend of science and user-friendliness January 5, 2002
Lawrence T Kent (Cairo, Egypt)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I was hoping to be able to buy this book before my trip to Kenya in August 01. Unfortunately, it wasn't yet published at that time. I thought I could pick up a decent field guide in Nairobi, but I was wrong. The best I could find there was a short paperback with fuzzy photos, anecdotes, and very incomplete list of species. Nonetheless, I had a great trip and identified some nice herps.
In December I saw that this Field Guide was out, so I bought it and found it to be outstanding. A nice fat book jam packed with beautiful and useful photos, great descriptions, habitat and range info, and natural history. There is so much precise and credible information in this book it is amazing. So much work must have gone into producing this thing! The species coverage is vast. For example, there is complete info on over thirty species of chameleon. The identification keys are also practical and simple. The writing is straightfoward -- minimal superscientist jargon -- but also precise and complete and consistent. Good sections on how to find herps, how to use the book, dealing with snakebite, etc.
I am very glad I bought this book. The authors have my admiration for this achievement.
Excellent Reptile Resource and Field Guide February 17, 2002
Kenn Mease-Chamaeleo Research Group (Huntsville, Alabama United States)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
The long-awaited field guide to the diverse reptile populations of East Africa. This book was everything I expected it to be and more. Comprehensive listings, excellent photography and detailed information on habitat/distribution, natural history, conservation status etc. I can't say enough good things about this book, the list of authors should speak for themselves! ;-)No serious herper's library is complete without this book...
REFERENCE for east african herpetology ! March 1, 2004
Matt (Rotterdam,Holland.)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
A great book, with descriptions and photos of al known east african reptiles, including distribution maps.
Which i must say could have a little bet bigger and easier to read(country references).If you are interested in finding the reptiles in the field or keeping them in captivity, you must own this book !
More an Encyclopedia than a Field Guide June 17, 2004
W. Laszlo (Indonesia)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is amazingly detailed, giving in-depth information on ALL species of reptile known to occur in the five countries covered.
The photographs are of excellent quality (though where none was available, drawings would have been better than nothing) and the keys very user-friendly.
It is an absolute must for anyone interested in the herpetofauna of this region.
A word of warning though: despite the title this book is much too bulky and heavy to carry around on the field!
More likely, you will want to keep it at home (or in your car?) as a reference.
Maximum June 26, 2004
Glen Persson (Sweden)
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is the most perfect book for any snake or reptile fan.
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