With an introduction on how they evolved, how they move, feed and reproduce, this book contains over 100 species and describes them in great detail. Easy reference symbols provide at-a-glance information on whether a snake is venomous, egg-laying or live-bearing, and gives an indication of the sort of habitat it prefers. Accompanied by spectacular photographs of every snake in the directory, this book is a most compact and comprehensive guide to these amazing reptiles, dispelling many myths and misconceptions that surround them.