Snakes of Italy

Herpetological Treatise on the Biology and Iconography of Italian Ophidians

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Biological Sciences, Ecology, Zoology
Cover of the book Snakes of Italy by Massimo Capula, Gabriele Achille, Franco Pedrotti, Marco A.L. Zuffi, Stefano Maugeri, Franco Andreone, Springer International Publishing
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Author: Massimo Capula, Gabriele Achille, Franco Pedrotti, Marco A.L. Zuffi, Stefano Maugeri, Franco Andreone ISBN: 9783319141060
Publisher: Springer International Publishing Publication: January 20, 2015
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author: Massimo Capula, Gabriele Achille, Franco Pedrotti, Marco A.L. Zuffi, Stefano Maugeri, Franco Andreone
ISBN: 9783319141060
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Publication: January 20, 2015
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

This book offers a comprehensive review of the biology of snakes, focusing on Italian species. The snakes of Italy belong to the two families Colubridae and Viperidae, and for each species the systematic classification and chorology including distribution maps are presented. Furthermore, readers will learn how to carry out field studies, how to handle snakes and how to photograph them. The book concludes with a chapter on the iconography of historical Italian snakes and their importance in popular science, and one on myths and legends. This SpringerBriefs volume will appeal to herpetologists and technical staff. The section on iconography may also be of interest to museum staff.

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This book offers a comprehensive review of the biology of snakes, focusing on Italian species. The snakes of Italy belong to the two families Colubridae and Viperidae, and for each species the systematic classification and chorology including distribution maps are presented. Furthermore, readers will learn how to carry out field studies, how to handle snakes and how to photograph them. The book concludes with a chapter on the iconography of historical Italian snakes and their importance in popular science, and one on myths and legends. This SpringerBriefs volume will appeal to herpetologists and technical staff. The section on iconography may also be of interest to museum staff.

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