A Field Guide to the Reptiles of South-East Asia by Indraneil
Das | New Holland | September 2010 | Hardback | 376 pages | 74
colour plates | RRP: £34.99 | ISBN 9781847733474 South-East Asia
is one of the richest parts of the world in terms of reptiles.
This first comprehensive guide to the reptiles of this region
covers all the reptiles recorded from mainland South-East Asia,
from Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia to Singapore
and Peninsular Malaysia, as well as the islands of the Great
Sundas (including Sumatra, Java, Borneo and Bali). A detailed
account with key identification characteristics, habitat and
behaviour is included for each species, from crocodiles,
tortoises and turtles, to lizards and snakes. Every recognized
species is described, and 74 magnificent specially commissioned
colour plates by top wildlife artists depict 700 major species
in meticulous detail. Where useful, details such as plastrons
(for turtles and tortoises), juveniles, variants and head
patterns are also shown on the