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Snakes: Biology, Diversity, and Behavior by David Gower boquet and lack of exposure toSnakes is a comprehensive introduction to the biology and natural history of this ecologically diverse and important group of animals. From garter snakes and vipers to boas and pythons, authors David Gower, Katie Garrett, and Simon Maddock showcase the variety and complexity of a group that includes more than four thousand living species. Snakes inhabit almost every part of the globe. While some live only in the water, others are found primarily in