Sea Turtles to Sidewinders: A Guide to the Most Fascinating Reptiles and Amphibians of the West

This is an absolutely fabulous book with fabulous photos. If you live in the west and you like reptiles and amphibians, this book is a must-have. Worth every penny.

Completely Amazing book I love everything about it!

This book was given to me as a gift and I absolutely loved it. It is factually accurate while also being engaging, entertaining, and inspiring. Interesting and under appreciated aspects of the unique biology of each species are highlighted. The writing style and high quality photos will appeal broadly to audiences of all ages. As a professional herpetologist, I did not know how much I would learn from a book like this, but the answer is a lot!

Sea Turtles to Sidewinders: A Guide to the Most Fascinating Reptiles and Amphibians of the Westby Charles HoodThis is one terrific nature guide for that inspiring scientist, naturalist, or something to do as a family. This book is for the western half of the United States. It has all the information a person that wants to find and view nature, particularly reptiles and amphibians, will need. It emphasizes a "no touch" approach, and "do not destroy habitat".Having four boys, all grown now, reptiles and amphibians were a daily thing. I think they would have loved this book! I didn't have a clue what we were looking at most of the time. This book has over a 100 excellent photos with descriptions of each critter. Their size, color, diet, where they live, and even their temperament! More information is given too, such as their defenses. I wish I had this when my kids were younger.There is even a section on sea turtles, tortoises, and water turtles. Explanation on invasive water turtles in the past is brought up and plenty of photos show how to identify them.This may be a book for middle grade kids, or younger with adult assistance, but the author does not talk down to his audience. He also doesn't make it a boring science book. It reads like you're with a knowledgeable teacher out on a trip together and they are giving you pointers. It's relaxing and informative, insightful and clever, teaming with pictures and tidbits about things you might not know to ask. It gives good conservationists advice without being preachy, and it teaches to respect nature and the wilderness.I want to thank the publisher and NetGalley for letting me read this informative and enlightening book!

Amazing!