Timber Rattlesnakes in Vermont and New York: Biology, History, and the Fate of an Endangered Species

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 228 pages
• Published by: UPNE December 1, 2007
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1584656565
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1584656562
• Book Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Weighs: 12.8 ounces

Product Review
"Every once in a while a book comes along that defies categorization. Such is the wonderful slithering conundrum that West Rutland author Jon Furman poses for booksellers with his "Timber Rattlesnakes in Vermont & New York." Its title and 208 extensively footnoted pages argue for placement on the shelf with other nature guides. But there are easily a half dozen reasons Furman's book deserves a much wider readership, not the least its stunning cover photo of a yellow morph timber rattler, its fierce glare through yellow-slitted eyes striking us - as it were - with fear, fascination and repulsion." --Rutland Herald

" . . . Furman, an experienced naturalist and writer, provides a fresh look at the often sensationalized but frequently misunderstood timber rattlesnake . . . . Aside from the literature, Furman relies heavily on his own observations and those of a wide variety of experts, both professional and amateur, to give a lively account of this species . . . Recommended." --Choice

Product Review
"This a well written interesting treatise on the timber rattlesnake bounty system in the Northeast. It includes good summaries of the life history of the snake, its bite and the treatment for it, and the effects of bounties on the populations of the reptile. I highly recommend it to persons interested in the snake and conservation of Northeast wildlife in general." (Carl H. Ernst, Division of Amphibians and Reptiles, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D. C. )

Reader Reviews
The author has produced a very readable and accurate view of this vanishing American. I am unaware of any comparable book on the subject and I recommend it highly. Furman has obviously expended a huge amount of time in research, interviews and time spent in the field with other top experts. Very informative and entertaining. I will give it a prominent place in my nature library and believe anyone interested in ecology should obtain a copy.