We have complied a list of educational books and supplies that anyone with a interest in herpetology, snakes and reptiles might find useful and enjoyable! All proceeds go to the care and feeding of the Reptiles of the Venomous Snake Research Center.
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Rattlesnakes: Their Habits, Life Histories, and Influence on Mankind By Laurence M. Klauber
A wonderful introduction to rattlesnakes, from biology, habits and delightful section on myths, this is a must have for anyone interested in rattlesnakes. |
National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Reptiles and Amphibians
A great starter for anyone interested in the reptiles and amphibians of North America. Photos, maps and basic information. |
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A Field Guide to Reptiles & Amphibians of Eastern & Central North America
A must have for anyone interested in the reptiles and amphibians oEastern & Central North America. Good photos, maps and information on these wonderful creatures. |
A Field Guide to Western Reptiles and Amphibians
A must have for anyone interested in the reptiles and amphibians of Western North America. Good photos, maps and information on these wonderful creatures. |
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Boas and Pythons of the World by Mark O'Shea
This book is good start for the amateur with an interest in herpetology. Clear and understandable, this book is richly illustrated with photographs of many species of pythons and boas. |
Venomous Snakes of the World by Mark O'Shea
Filled with beautiful photos, the text is informative, though not overly technical, a good beginner book for anyone interestedin snakes.
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Corn Snakes: The Comprehensive Owner's Guide by Kathy Love and Bill Love
Two of the best breeders of corn snakes joined to write the ultimate corn snake book covering husbandry, breeding and medicine. The authors also present an up-to-date discussion of all the current morphs. Illustrated with numerous color photographs. |
Snake Venom Poisoning by Findlay E. Russell
This book is good read for anyone with in a interest in toxicology, herpetology and pharmacology of snake venoms, not a light read but a good textbook. Note there are graphic photographs of the physical results of envenomations. |
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The Snake Charmer: A Life and Death in Pursuit of Knowledge
Written by Jamie James, The Snake Charmer is a biographical account of the life of Joe Slowinski, a brilliant herpetologist and modern-day adventurer. Both a tribute to Slowinski's spirit and scientific accomplishments, and a cautionary tale about the dangers of an overly passionate ambition. Woven into the book are many interesting facts about some of this planet's least-understand and most-feared creatures. |
Zero at the Bone: Rewriting Life after a Snakebite by Erec Toso
A literary nonfiction book about Erec Toso, a teacher at the University of Arizona, who received a life threatening rattlesnake bite that affected and changed his life. A personal narrative about Toso's physical recovery, emotional transformation and realization of the fact that we are destroying southwestern desert habitats that rattlesnakes live in.
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Venomous Snakes: Snakes in the Terrarium by Ludwig Trutnau, Donald W. Stremme (Translator)
A reference for veterinary clinics, zookeepers and herptoculturists. The behavior and care in captivity of venomous snakes. This book is written specifically with the advanced herpetologist in mind. |