Boas of the West Indies is a comprehensive survey of boid snakes, commonly known as boas, found on the islands of the Lucayan Archipelago, the Greater Antilles, and the Lesser Antilles.
Illustrated with over a hundred color photographs and range maps, Boas of the West Indies is a benchmark reference for herpetologists, conservationists, and snake hobbyists that expands our knowledge of--and celebrates--these fascinating creatures so integral to the ecology of these islands..
Introductory chapters discuss the History of human-boa interaction, differences between West Indian and neotropical mainland boids, current Conservation efforts, and more.
Species accounts include details such as phenotypic traits, distribution, and behavior.
From the Cuban boa, which in many folk legends may grow to over twice a person\'s height, to the Hispaniolan vineboa, discovered only in 2020 and known to measure less than a meter long, Boas of the West Indies examines the eighteen species extant on these islands along with several others now extinct.
One of the most ecologically diverse snake families, Boas have inhabited the West Indies for millions of years.
Puente-Rolón, this volume synthesizes established knowledge and new findings on the evolutionary biology, Natural history, and Conservation statuses of these iconic snakes.
Díaz, Tomás Michel Rodríguez, and Alberto R.
Henderson, Luis M.
Graham Reynolds, Robert W.
Bringing together the expertise of leading herpetologists R.
Boas of the West Indies is a comprehensive survey of boid snakes, commonly known as boas, found on the islands of the Lucayan Archipelago, the Greater Antilles, and the Lesser Antilles
