Simple text discusses the physical characteristics and typical behaviors of snakes as well as their place in the world.

"This title focuses on King Cobra snakes and gives information related to their habitats, bodies, food, and life cycles"--Publisher's website.

"Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of the common garter snake."--Title page verso.

As a hungry snake gathers mice to eat, counting off as he deposits them in a jar, the clever mice count down as they outwit the snake and escape.

A guide to more than 3,000 snakes from a round the world. Physical and behavioral characteristics of these creatures are presented, with the most up-to-date information available about snakes' habitats, reproductive behavior, feeding practices, defense mechanisms, and much more. A complete, detailed directory lists all species of the 18 snake families; the special "Fact Files" section gives at-a-glance information about every featured snake.

Shows and describes different kinds of snakes, and explains how they move, hunt, defend themselves, blend in with their surroundings, and use their senses.

Describes the physical attributes, habitat, and hunting and mating methods of rat snakes.

Leading zoologist Harvey B. Lillywhite discusses the functional biology of snakes in a scientific guide that features nearly two hundred color images of various species of snakes.

Describes the physical characteristics of a variety of snakes and how they hunt, catch, and eat their prey.