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A Guide to the Reptiles of Belize (Natural World) [Paperback]

Peter J. Stafford (Author), John R. Meyer (Author)


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0126627606 978-0126627602 December 29, 1999 1
A Guide to the Reptiles of Belize provides a complete guide to the environment, biogeography, and natural history of this country. It details the local variations, distribution, and ecology of Belize's reptiles and amphibians. This volume includes useful identification keys, numerous diagrams and line drawings, and over 180 lavish color photographs clearly documenting nearly every species. This colorful guide to the scaly denizens of Belize will appeal to anyone planning a Central American visit as well as anyone generally interested in herpetology. The book includes a comprehensive section on snake bites with up-to-date information on first aid and treatment. A Guide to the Reptiles of Belize will be an indispensable resource for anyone interested in reptiles, especially those of Belize or any other Central American locale in a format suitable for a hiker's daypack.

Key Features
* Complete hand-size reference to crocodiles, turtles, lizards, and snakes in Belize
* Provides numerous drawings, diagrams, and over 180 color photographs representing 113 species
* Gives identification keys for all species
* Includes a detailed section on snake bites with up-to-date information on first aid, use of antivenom, and clinical treatment


Editorial Reviews

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"As a practical field guide the book more than lives up to its title and is a must for any biologist visiting Central America. It will also serve as a significant resource to support biodiversity assessment and conservation programs."
-BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION (June 2001)
"Stafford and Meyers have produced an excellent general guide to the reptiles of Belize. ...We hope and strongly recommend that Belizean natural history guides, resort owners who cater to natural history tours, and student group leaders buy and use this book."
--HERPETOLOGICAL REVIEW (2001)
"The strength of the book is its design for ease of use in the field. It provides the kind of information that a visitor to Belize who is unfamiliar with the local herpetofauna would want. ...Those interested in the natural history of reptiles in Central America will want this volume as will those desiring a convenient reference for use during excursions to Belize.
--COPEIA (2001)
"This book contains useful identification keys, diagrams, illustrations, and color photographs of each species. This is a guide for the backpack or even back pocket and one that is an indispensable resource as a herpetological reference, and for anyone traveling to Belize, southern Mexico, Guatemala, or other countries in northern Central America."
--Charles E. Keller in INDIANA AUDUBON QUARTERLY (August 2000)
"A book that serves both as a standard reference and a field companion."
--NORTHEASTERN NATURALIST (2000)

From the Back Cover

A small country on the flank of the Yucatan Peninsula, Belie is home to over 120 different reptile species, including crocodilians, turtles, lizards, and snakes. This biodiversity reflects the environmental heterogeneity common to many tropical lowland countries. Subtle ecological differences have contributed to the ever-fascinating and diverse fauna and flora of lowland Central America. A Guide to the Reptiles of Belize includes useful identification keys, diagrams, illustrations, and so many color photographs that nearly every species is beautifully illustrated. In a format suitable for a hiker's daypack or even back pocket, A Guide to the Reptiles of Belize will be an indispensable resource as a herpetological reference, and for anyone traveling to Belize, southern Mexico, Guatemala, or other countries in northern Central Americsa.
Key Features:
* Published in association with the Natural History Museum, London
* Numerous line drawings and diagrams
* Over 180 color photographs
* Identification keys for all species

Product Details

  • Paperback: 356 pages
  • Publisher: Academic Press; 1 edition (December 29, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0126627606
  • ISBN-13: 978-0126627602
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,286,143 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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First Sentence:
Although Belize lacks the extensive montane topography that has contributed to the biological complexity of adjacent Chiapas, southern Guatemala, and other parts of Central America, environmental diversity within the country is considerable, especially for such a relatively small area. Read the first page
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karst hills forest, fourth entering orbit, vertically elliptic pupil, sixth entering orbit, dorsum granular, frontonasal scale, red dorsal scales, seasonal forest formation, single apical pit, widened subdigital lamellae, evergreen forest formations, found countrywide, loreal absent, subcircular pupil, inguinal scutes, midventral scales, evergreen broadleaf forest, postfemoral dermal pockets, pale middorsal stripe, smooth dorsal scales, savanna formations, dorsum pale brown, ventral count, apical pits, dorsal scale rows
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Key Reference, Similar Species, Vernacular Names, Orange Walk, Stann Creek, Costa Rica, Toledo District, Corozal District, Central America, Belize District, Raspaculo River, Yucatan Peninsula, Maya Mountains, Von Peltz, Cuxta Bani, United States, Chiquibul Forest, University of Texas, South America, Las Cuevas, Farneti Foster, Western Highway, Cordillera de Guanacaste, Half Moon Caye, Mountain Pine Ridge
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