Reptiles & Amphibians

by Axel Kwet

Comprehensive field guide covering nearly 200 species and subspecies of European reptiles and amphibians, including all those that occur in Britain. Species account covers identification, habitat and behaviour and a summary lists size and key features. Colour photographs, distribution maps, 144pp. 2009

by Steve Wilson / Gerry Swan

Explores the rich diversity of Australia's reptiles and provides identification to crocodiles, sea turtles, lizards, skinks, dragons, goannas, blind snakes, pythons, file snakes, colubrid snakes, terrestrial elapids, sea snakes and sea kraits, 480pp. 3rd edition 2011

More than just a field guide, this book provides detailed information on all the snakes that occur in southern Africa, their appearance, habits, habitats, distribution, reproduction and feeding. Colour photographs, line drawings and distribution maps. 344pp. 2004

by Louis du Preez / Vincent Carruthers

Covers all aspects of both frog and tadpole biology and behaviour. Each frog and toad species is fully described along with conservation status, calls, habitat and behaviour. Detailed key, Includes call sonograms and a CD containing most southern African frog calls. Colour photographs, 488pp. 2009

by Swan / Sadler / Shea

Covers evevy gecko, flap-footed lizard, goanna, dragon, skink, snake and turtle known to live throughout the many habitats of New South Wales. This guide narrows down the field of species identification with descriptions of families, genera and species with clear line drawings and simple keys. Location maps, 304pp. 2004

by Glaw / Vences

Biology and description of all Malagasy amphibians and reptiles. Accounts distribution maps of 700 species. Colour photographs, 496pp. 3rd edition 2007

by Das Indraneil

Covers all the reptiles recorded from mainland South-East Asia, Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia to Singapore and Peninsular Malaysia, and the islands of the Great Sundas, including Sumatra, Java, Borneo and Bali. Provides a detailed account of key identification characteristics, habitat and behaviour for each species. Colour plates, 376pp. 2010

by Andy Swash / Robert Still

Much has been written about these unique islands over the years, but this is the first guide to cover all the birds, mammals and reptiles in a single, pocket-sized book. 42 colour plates, maps, 168pp. 2005 edition

by Baha, El Din / Sherif,

Covers 110 species, including totrtoises and turtles, lizards, snakes and crocodiles found in Egypt. Each entry has concise information including English, Latin and Arabic names, distribution, distinguishing features and conservation status. Colour illustrations, maps, line drawings, 320pp. 2006

by Graham Alexander / Johan Marais

Introduces the 517 species currently known in the region. Arranged into three main groups - snakes and lizards, crocodiles and shelled reptiles. Discusses reptile identification, diversity, biology, distribution patterns and where to find and observe them. Colour photographs, distribution maps, 408pp. 2007

by Carol Roberts / Steve Morell

This key will help you identify 36 common species of seaweed found on shores around the British Isles. 2nd edition 2004

by John and Marilyn Crothers

B/w drawings, 56pp. 1988