Hi There
I was just wondering if anybody could review this book and tell me if it is worth getting? thanks.
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Reptiles and amphibians of Costa rica?
herpfanuk
Jan 03, 2004 05:49 PM
Replies (3)
lizardman
Jan 06, 2004 02:42 AM
If you're refering to the most recent one by Jay Mathers Savage, it is an excellent compendium of the reptiles & amphibians of the Costa Rican country. I believe that Amazon.com has a review of it. It is worth getting, if you are interested in these area-specific animals.
herpfanuk
Jan 12, 2004 07:56 AM
Yeah that's the one im after. im going to order it from waterstone's( a uk bookstore). Thanks for replying to my post Lizardman its appreciated thanks.
snakeman1982
Jan 14, 2004 03:17 PM
It is an excellent book and huge. If you are planning on going there or want to know about the herpetofauna there then that book is a must. A smaller and less comprehensive book is by Twan Leenders "A field guide to the Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica". It is much more compact and can be easily carried.
Both have excellent photos and info but Dr. Savage's is by far one of the best herp books on the market and is actually a cheap price for what you get. I own and thoroughly enjoy both.
Robert Jadin
www.snakeman1982.com
