The definitive guide to the reptiles of the regionEast Africa is home to a remarkable assemblage of reptiles, from crocodiles and chameleons to turtles and tortoises, lizards, worm-lizards, and a stunning array of snakes. The region is a true herpetological hot-spot.Now in its second edition and written by an internationally respected team of herpetologists, this is the definitive field guide to these animals. With concise identification text, detailed maps...

The definitive reference guide to all of Africa's venomous snakes, written by two internationally acclaimed herpetologists.Africa is a true hotspot for snake diversity, with several hundred species. Unfortunately, a scared snake or one that is trodden on may bite, and some species have venom that can prove fatal.The Dangerous Snakes of Africa is an indispensable guide to these reptiles. It covers all 137 dangerous snake species in Africa, along wit...