Crossingham, John, 1974-

The life cycle of a snake / John Crossingham & Bobbie Kalman. - New York, NY : Crabtree Pub. Co., 2003. - 32 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm. - The life cycle series . - Kalman, Bobbie, 1947- Life cycle series. .

What is a snake? -- So many snakes -- What is a life cycle? -- Starting the cycle -- Out they go -- Born alive! -- Growing up -- Outgrowing its skin -- A good home -- Making babies -- Safe spots -- On the hunt -- Dangers to snakes -- Helping snakes.

Describes how snakes develop from eggs to adults, why they hibernate, the differences between poisonous and non-poisonous species, how snakes capture prey, and how individuals can protect them.

ISBN: 0-7787-0660-5 (lib. bdg. : alk. paper) : $20.00 0778706907 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Snakes--Life cycles.
Snakes.