"Twice a year, spring and fall, numerous species of reptiles and amphibians migrate between the LaRue-Pine Hills' towering limestone bluffs and swampy floodplain of the Big Muddy River in southern Illinois. An abundance of snakes, especially Cottonmouths, give the road that separates these distinct environments its name. The area around and including the road is one of the best places in the world to conveniently observe almost two dozen species of snakes. Among the many activities that snakes can be observed doing are sunning themselves on rocks, lying in grasses, sheltering under or near fallen tree limbs, or crossing the road. In this engaging guide, author Joshua J. Vossler details what to expect and how to make the most of a visit to what is known around the world as Snake Road."--Back cover. Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-152).
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"This book includes photographs and descriptions of the twenty-three snake species that may be found at Snake Road, as well as notes about their physical characteristics and the likelihood of seeing a particular species on a single trip"-- Provided by publisher.
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