California Snakes and How to Find Them

A herpetologist introduces budding snake enthusiasts to the wonders of California snakes. "I've loved snakes since childhood and am thrilled to now have this gorgeous book as my companion to finding snakes wherever a walk on the wild side takes me." — Amy Tan , author of The Joy Luck Club and The Backyard Bird Chronicles Fear of snakes is one of the most common phobias in the world, yet step into any local zoo and you'll find the snake pit to be among these menageries' greatest attractions. In t