California Amphibians and Reptiles by Robert W. Hansen & Jackson D. Shedd

Leaping across ponds, scuttling in the leaf litter, and filling the night with a choruses of ribbits - discover the diversity of the amphibians and reptiles that call California home. From the titanic leatherback sea turtle to the flamboyant California tiger salamander and every species in between, the first half of this guide provides extensive information on identification tips, lookalikes, range, behavior, and, of course, venom status. The second half showcases high-definition images of the over 200 species in all their slick and slimy, warty and spiky, and bright and flashy glory. 

Paperback, 528 pages, Princeton University Press, 8 ¼” x 6 ¼”.