Monday, April 12, 1999

Booklet identifies snakes in the grass
Snakes of Georgia and South Carolina, published by UGA’s Savannah River Ecology Laboratory (SREL) was such a hit when it came out this past summer that nearly all 20,000 copies published were distributed within weeks.
Public clamor and support among sponsors for the full-color, 32-page booklet, which provides information on both the venomous and non-venomous species of snakes in Georgia and South Carolina, persuaded SREL to reprint the best-seller.
Prepared by herpetologists (scientists who study reptiles and amphibians) at SREL, the book has been provided to libraries and hospitals in Georgia and South Carolina free of charge, and copies are also available to teachers and scout troop leaders at no cost.
As an identification guide, the booklet has been praised for its full-color photos of all 40 species of snakes.
It also includes the habitat where each snake can be found, complete with maps and descriptions. A chart provides comparison with look-alike species and details of each.
Copies of Snakes of Georgia and South Carolina are available from SREL’s outreach office. Orders may be called in to (803) 725-5987 [voice mail] or faxed to (803) 725-3309.
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