Comprehensive, up-to-date, and richly illustrated with some 200 color photographs, The "New Encyclopedia of Snakes" is the best single-volume reference on snakes. A thorough revision of the highly successful "Encyclopedia of Snakes," Chris Mattison's new book is the only one of its kind to deal in detail with snakes from around the world. Addressing the natural history of snakes and their relationship with each other and with other groups of animals, the book incorporates new information on snake biology and classification and includes a complete list of every family and genus, with notes on each. Throughout, photographs show the fascinating variety of snake coloration and camouflage, and illustrate and clarify the many topics covered.