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| Reviews Summary for The Venomous Reptiles of the Western Hemisphere |
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Reviews: 5
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Average rating: 5.0/5
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MSRP: $149.95
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Description: Since the publication of The Venomous Reptiles of Latin America by Cornell University Press in 1989, scientific discoveries and taxonomic changes have resulted in the addition of many taxa and species to the herpetology of the Western Hemisphere. This updated, heavily rewritten, and greatly expanded version of that book now includes accounts of all 192 species of venomous snakes and lizards found in the Western Hemisphere.
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More info: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0801441412/venomousreptiles
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herpman05
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 25, 2004 14:20
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WOW!!!
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This book is incredible. If you dont have this book you need it. The pictures are great the specimens in the book were all awsome. The information in the book is amazing. I just have to give this book, well books a perfect score. Truly a masterpiece.
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paleoherp
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 27, 2004 16:02
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amazing !!!
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i ve read the venomous reptiles of latin america and when i read this one i see how much more it has been added to , the pictures and information is fantastic . this one took me a while to read and i still read it to make sure i don t forget the info, volume 2 has information about mimicry, evolution of the snakes from these regions , and snake bites. a very good book will keep you busy reading it.
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blackbayouherper
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 22, 2004 20:49
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UNBELIEVABLE!
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This is a wonderfully heavy two-volume set that I cannont separate myself from. If you have interest in this subject and want to know everything there is to know then this is it! Like most of you, I have chased down hundreds of dollars worth of out of print or hard to get books just to answer some minute question I had. The Venomous Reptiles of the Western Hemisphere is truly a MASTERPIECE! So much so that I am going to contact the authors and tell them so.
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Crotalus75
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 19, 2004 18:59
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If you only buy one book this year...
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This should be it! This book is an absolute masterpiece that contains detailed information on every (to my knowledge) species of venomous reptile in the New World. VRWH contains tons of fabulous full color photos including stunning species and habitat shots and some of the most HORRIFIC envenomation pictures that I have ever seen. The two volume set is literally packed full of fantastic line drawings (head comparisons, scale counts, skull structures, etc...) and detailed range maps. VRWH covers a huge variety of topics including distribution, climate, vegetation, topography, morphology, natural history, medical implications, etc.... This is probably the best text on this subject to date. What are you waiting for?.....go get this book!
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