Explore the world of garter snakes through detailed study and field observations.
This volume examines variation and genetic relationships among garter snakes, with a focus on species like butleri and its related forms. It also discusses how range, habitat, and climate shape their lives, both in the wild and in captivity.
The pages present careful descriptions of where these snakes live, how they reproduce, and what they eat. You’ll see notes on captive behavior, feeding in youth, and how geographic and environmental factors influence physical traits like scale counts and body patterns. The book combines distribution maps, localized records, and scientific discussion to trace connections within the group.
- Grounded in field records and museum specimens to map distribution and variation
- Clear descriptions of feeding, reproduction, and growth in captivity
- Comparisons of related forms and their geographic ranges
- Explanations of how habitat and climate relate to physical traits
Ideal for readers of natural history, herpetology, and anyone curious about how garter snakes vary across landscapes.