We consider a field guide to reptile and amphibian to be a worthy investment in the long run.
We are here to help you choose the right one for your needs from all the best available products in market today.
Our review process:
After analysing dozens of guides for the past few months, here are our favorite guides, in a wide range of styles and prices.
Our final collection has the best products and we also worked hard to maintain variety within our selection to accommodate personal preferences.
We have collected guides from several brands including robert powell, behler, judith m garrett, natalia valdes heredia, joseph t collins etc., specific to your regular usage .
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The robert powell field guide to reptile and amphibian is capable of outshining several other guide featured in this list in overall features for the price point. Conant’s books are packed, they use up all the space, no blank or wasted space or pages. It is great for the everyday or occasional herper. It is a much-needed revision of a classic field guide. It is a necessary guide for amateurs and serious naturalist or herpetologists alike.
The third and fourth editions are the same size, same page margins and general format,. It is well done and worthy of being kept on you or your car at all times for reference.
Why We Like This:
Excellent book for basic reptile and amphibian information
Very comprehensive and a good addition to field work
Love the clear pictures, locations, and organization
An essential tool for anyone that loves being outdoors
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Best part: joseph t collins field guide to reptile and amphibian costs comparatively low and it is available to ship in 24 hours. If you can own just one field guide to reptiles and amphibians of eastern and central North America, this is the one you need. It features clear plates with apparently well painted views of probably all the species of amphibians and reptiles occurring in canada and the usa east of the rocky mountains, apparently also including those of puerto rico and introduced ones. It's comprehensive, replete with information and images alike, well-organized, and easy to use. It is sturdily bound in an attractive cover.
The color plates are not only works of art but are designed to highlight markings that are useful for field identification and identification. It makes more sense to create books which target smaller areas and can therefore contain more photos. It is great for recreational use and would recommend for any herpetologists and wildlife enthusiasts.
Why We Like This:
Makes identifying specimens found in the field relatively easy
Small enough to carry easily for a field guide
Wonderful range maps, nice pictures, generally good id characters
Excellent for identification of reptiles and amphibians
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Compared with other guide in this category, the thomas c brennan field guide to reptile and amphibian has a convenient design. This is a great field guide for quick identification of arizona wildlife. It is a top-notch guide from arizona game and fish, in cooperation with asu, mcc and parc. This detail makes it obvious as to where the various mountain sky-islands, rivers, or arid desert habitats are located for the niche-specific species.
This is a nicely done photo guide covering all the reptiles and amphibians of arizona. It has great pictures, clear diagrams, and excellent information. The layout is great, there is a good glossary, and index is by both common and scientific name. The quality of the illustrations, text, and range maps is excellent. This book will help the herpetologist identify most of the species encountered in Arizona.
Why We Like This:
Great pictures to view (in color) and so much valuable information about each creature
Good book for anyone herpetologically inclined, from professional to novice hobbyist
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The julian c lee field guide to reptile and amphibian should be able to handle its purpose and duties with ease. Multiple plates are provided for several species just so you can be sure of what you are seeing. The range maps and habitat info are very handy. The maps give the reader the distribution of the form. The color photographs make it easy to identify the animal in question.
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The jeroen speybroeck field guide to reptile and amphibian is satisfactory and appropriate and fits well with your daily purpose. This book strikes just the right balance. It also introduces the diverse and very appealing European landscapes and habitats, which only stimulates the appetite for travel and discovery in the region. The succinct and informative text focusses on identification and biology, and includes useful descriptions of behaviour, being written in accessible language. There are also useful diagrams and descriptions of anatomy.
The opening sections include useful chapters on how and where to watch amphibians and reptiles and conservation. The (excellent, attractive and accurate) illustrations take precendence being complimented by a thankfully lesser number of photographs where necessary. It also has a nicely uncluttered feel.
Why We Like This:
A beautifully organized, extremely well detailed, extremely easy to search and locate manual
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Roger Conant line of guide come in a pretty wide variety of styles, so you can definitely find one that suits your individual preferences and needs.
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The christopher a phillips field guide to reptile and amphibian is satisfactory and appropriate and fits well with your regular usage. This guide offers something for everyone and will be a relevant resource for natural historians and herp enthusiasts alike. It has a wonderful amount of information without being exhaustive.
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If you often find yourself confused about convenient and suitable guide, robert c stebbins field guide to reptile and amphibian should be your first option for buying. It has really great illustrations and photos, even anatomy photos.