References
Ernst, Carl H. and Zug, George R, “Snakes in Question”, Smithsonian Institution Press, 1996. Gives detailed answers and interesting examples to a wide range of questions on snakes with useful diagrams and photos.
Greene, Harry, “Snakes: The Evolution of Mystery in Nature”, University of California Press, 1997. Fascinating details on snake anatomy and behaviour; with comprehensive details on all major species. Also includes thought-provoking anecdotes. Fabulous photos!
Lim, Francis Leong Keng, “Tales and Scales”, Graham Brash, 1991. Captivating anecdotes on snakes in Singapore and at the SZG including encouraging tips on photographing snakes. Invaluable information on local and regional snakes.
Lim, Francis Leong Keng and Lee Monty Tat-Mong, “Fascinating Snakes of Southeast Asia-An Introduction”, Tropical Press, 1989. Invaluable information on local and regional snakes, gorgeous photos!
Lim, Francis Leong Keng’s section on snakes in “A Guide to The Amphibians and Reptiles of Singapore”, Singapore Science Centre’s BP Guide to Nature Series, 1996. Key information on local and regional snakes, excellent photos and short-and-sharp facts.
Bauchot, Roland (ed), “Snakes: A Natural History”, Sterling Publishing, 1994. Rather “scientific” but includes comprehensive and interesting details on snake anatomy, behaviour, conservation and facts on all major species. Good detailed diagrams and photos.
Shine, Rick, “Australian Snakes: A Natural History”, Reed, 1991. Fascinating facts on general snake anatomy and behaviour and on all major species with special focus on Australian snakes. Details from his in-depth field studies are also interesting in revealing some errors in some long-held beliefs.
Scott Weidensaul, "Snakes of the World" Quintet Publishing, 1991. Facts on snake anatomy, behaviour and all major species with lots of photos.
Adrian Forsyth, "Portraits of the Rainforest", Camden House, 1990
Carl H. Ernst & George R. Zug, Snakes In Question, Smithsonian Institution Press, 1996.
John Marais, Snakes , Grange Books, 1997.
Dr Harold G. Cogger, Dr Richard G. Zweifel & Dr David Kirsher Reptiles & Amphibians, Weldon Owen, 1998.
Kelvin Lim & Francis Lim, A Guide to The Amphibians & Reptiles of Singapore, Singapore Science Centre, 1996
Ilan Yeshua, First Aid In Emergencies, Longman, 1991.
Massimo Capula, Simon & Schuster's Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians of the World, Simon & Schuster Inc.
Carl H. Ernst & George R. Zug, Snakes In Question, Smithsonian Institution Press, 1996.
John Marais, Snakes , Grange Books, 1997.
Dr Harold G. Cogger, Dr Richard G. Zweifel & Dr David Kirsher Reptiles & Amphibians, Weldon Owen, 1998.
Kelvin Lim & Francis Lim, A Guide to The Amphibians & Reptiles of Singapore, Singapore Science Centre, 1996
John R. Quinn, Nature's World Records, Learning Triangle Press, 1998
Scott Weidensaul, Snakes of the World, Quintet Publishing, 1991
John M. Mehrten, Living Snakes of the World in Color, Sterling Publishing, 1996.
Merel J Cox, et. al., Photographic Guide to Snakes and Other Reptiles, New Holland Publishers, 1998.
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