This compact guide to East Africa?s snakes, other reptiles and amphibians has long been a trusted traveling companion on trips to the wildlife areas and nature reserves of the region. Now comprehensively revised, expanded and updated, this new edition features ? authoritative text describing key identification features? full-color photographs illustrating 274 of the most commonly encountered, rare and beautiful species? distribution maps showing the range of each species? thumbnail outlines of each family group, enabling quick identification.