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tonikin
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The Snakes of Ontario: Natural History, Distribution and...

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The Snakes of Ontario: Natural History, Distribution and Status

This book provides a comprehensive account of the snakes of the Province of Ontario, Canada. It is based on a thorough review of published scientific literature, historical accounts, and a large volume of gray literature. All sources are cited, making this a valuable reference for those involved in the study and/or conservation of the province’s snakes. Much of the information provided by the book will also have relevance to the naturalists and biologists of adjacent states and provinces.

The book divided into two sections; the firsts provides background information concerning topics such as:
- Taxonomy (a thorough review of taxonomic issues and problems, historical and recent)
- The origin and evolution of snakes
- The biogeographical history that led to the establishment of snake populations in Ontario
- Environmental factors and distribution
- The study of snakes in Ontario
- Conservation issues and legal protection
- Folk beliefs and attitudes
- First Nations’ traditions

The second section provides detailed accounts of each species and, where warranted, subspecies (e.g., the Lake Erie Watersnake), both extant and extirpated (i.e., the Timber Rattlesnake). Each account contains sections discussing:
- Physical Description
- Nomenclature
- Taxonomy
- Conservation Status and Distribution (including current and, where possible, historical, range maps)
- Habitat
- Behaviour and Patterns of Activity
- Diet and Feeding
- Reproduction and Growth
- Predators and Parasites
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Here is good (i think) review about the book:
http://journals.sfu.ca/cfn/index.php/cf ... /1421/1415
tkennedyfour
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Re: The Snakes of Ontario: Natural History, Distribution and

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Sounds like a great read! I will definitely be checking this out as I am from Ontario :)

Thanks for the post!

Taylor
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