Snakes and other Reptiles of Zambia and Malawi

Snakes and other Reptiles of Zambia and Malawi is a comprehensive field guide, the first of its kind for the region.
Pietersen, Darren; Verburgt, Luke; Davies, John
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978-1-77-584737-3
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Title: Snakes and other Reptiles of Zambia and Malawi
Author: Darren Pietersen; Luke Verburgt; John Davies
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Imprint: Struik Nature
Cape Town, South Africa 2021
ISBN 9781775847373 / ISBN 978-1-77-584737-3
Softcover, 15 x 21 cm, 376 pages, throughout colour photos and maps

About: Snakes and other Reptiles of Zambia and Malawi

Zambia and Malawi are somewhat of a herpetological enigma, at least in the public sphere. They are too far north to be included in southern African field guides, yet too far south for East African field guides. As such, Zambia and Malawi have remained veritable herpetological 'black holes'. Until now, no detailed field guide that covers the entire region has been published. The design and layout of Snakes and other Reptiles of Zambia and Malawi is exceptional and makes for easy reading, while the contents are well researched and accurate. Distribution maps are vitally important in any field guide, and here the authors used their vast experience and knowledge of reptile distribution in the region as well as a clear understanding of the diverse habitats to produce maps that will be of great use to herpetologists. The book covers 117 snake species, 108 lizard species, 13 terrapins and tortoises and two crocodiles. It is lavishly illustrated with over 380 colour photographs. In an age of mediocrity and misinformation, it is great to see a herpetological book of this calibre. It will fit in well with other classics on African herpetology.

Content: Snakes and other Reptiles of Zambia and Malawi

PREFACE
FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION

What are reptiles?
Taxonomy, classification and nomenclature
Habitat types in Zambia and Malawi
Biogeography
Venom types and snakebite treatment
Regional endemics
Reptile identification using scales
How to use this book
SCALED REPTILES - SQUAMATA
Snakes - Serpentes
Slender Blind Snakes
Blind Snakes
Pythons
Adders and Vipers
Sand Snakes and relatives
Shovel-snouts
Mole Snakes and relatives
African Burrowing Snakes
Old World Snakes
Malagasy Snakes and relatives
Mambas, Cobras and relatives
Old World Water Snakes
Typical Snakes
Lizards - Sauria
Geckos
Plated Lizards
Girdled Lizards
Legless Skinks
Old World Skinks
Pacific Skinks
Advanced Skinks
True Skinks
Worm Lizards
Old World Lizards or Lacertids
Monitors
Chameleons
Agamas
PREFACE
FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION

What are reptiles?
Taxonomy, classification and nomenclature
Habitat types in Zambia and Malawi
Biogeography
Venom types and snakebite treatment
Regional endemics
Reptile identification using scales
How to use this book
SCALED REPTILES - SQUAMATA
Snakes - Serpentes
Slender Blind Snakes
Blind Snakes
Pythons
Adders and Vipers
Sand Snakes and relatives
Shovel-snouts
Mole Snakes and relatives
African Burrowing Snakes
Old World Snakes
Malagasy Snakes and relatives
Mambas, Cobras and relatives
Old World Water Snakes
Typical Snakes
Lizards - Sauria
Geckos
Plated Lizards
Girdled Lizards
Legless Skinks
Old World Skinks
Pacific Skinks
Advanced Skinks
True Skinks
Worm Lizards
Old World Lizards or Lacertids
Monitors
Chameleons
Agamas
CHELONIANS - TESTUDINES
Side-necked Terrapins - Pleurodira

African Terrapins
Modern Chelonians - Cryptodira
Soft-shelled Terrapins
Land Tortoises
CROCODYLIANS - CROCODYLIA
Crocodiles
Glossary
References
Photographic credits
Useful contacts
Index to scientific names
Index to common names
African Terrapins
Modern Chelonians - Cryptodira
Soft-shelled Terrapins
Land Tortoises
CROCODYLIANS - CROCODYLIA
Crocodiles
Glossary
References
Photographic credits
Useful contacts
Index to scientific names
Index to common names