Language: English
This handbook is an illustrated field guide to snakes of the south Indian state of Kerala, aimed at both amateurs and wildlife experts. It describes more than 100 species, both venomous and non-venomous, found in this region. Many of the species covered in this handbook are also found in other states of India. Snake identification can be done both taxonomically and photographically using this handbook. Specific distribution status of each specimen is included. Each species account includes a description; information on taxonomy, natural history, morphology, and habitat; and a distribution map and notes on look-alikes.