For families wanting to explore their local wildlife as well as an engaging read for those with a general interest in the subject. –Booklist

The American West is home to a wide array of reptiles and amphibians-from the rare and curious to those that can be found in parks and backyards. With this user-friendly guide in hand, discover the most likely-to-be-encountered lizards, snakes, turtles, and amphibians native to Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington, plus the western parts of Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico.

Whether you are a dedicated herper or simply have a keen interest in wildlife and natural history, Sea Turtles to Sidewinders–from Charles Hood, Erin Westeen, and Jose Gabriel Martfnez-Fonsec–will help you appreciate and celebrate the amazing diversity represented by reptiles and amphibians of the West.