Snakes in Question: the Smithsonian Answer Book

This text seeks to dispel popular myths and common fears about snakes and fosters an appreciation of their roles in the natural world. It provides a basic introduction for both adults and children to the habits and marvels of these limbless creatures. The book covers how snakes breathe, hear and smell and describes how they swallow large prey, what eats them, and how the reproduce. The authors give advice on such subjects as distinguishing venomous species from harmless look-alikes and keeping snakes as pets.