The Book of Snakes

“A rich introduction to the snake world” filled with spectacular color photos and fascinating facts about six hundred different species ( The Wall Street Journal ).   For millennia, humans have regarded snakes with an exceptional combination of fascination and revulsion. Some people recoil in fear at the very suggestion of these creatures, while others happily keep them as pets. Snakes can convey both beauty and menace in a single tongue flick and have held a special place in our cultures.