What's that Reptile?

Helps beginners understand and identify snakes, lizards, chameleons, tortoises, turtles, terrapins, skinks, agamas and crocodiles. Suitable for wildlife enthusiasts, this guide offers an informative introduction that covers common behaviour and habitats of southern African reptiles, and gives advice on where and how to find them.

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"What's that Reptile?" is an easy introduction that will help beginners understand and identify snakes, lizards, chameleons, tortoises, turtles, terrapins, skinks, agamas and crocodiles. Reptiles of the region are grouped according to family likeness or common appearance, and the reader is encouraged to recognize the characteristics of the group before focusing on individual species. Interesting fact boxes complement the text, and striking colour photographs illustrate the characteristics of reptiles in each group. There is an informative introduction that covers common behaviour and habitats of southern African reptiles, and gives advice on where and how to find them. Packed with concise information and full-colour photographs, this is a must-have guide for wildlife enthusiasts.