Return to Herpetology Catalogue of IndiaReptiles of the World -- the crocodilians, lizards, snakes, turtles and tortoises of the Eastern and Western Hemispheres/Raymond L. Ditmars. Reprint. First published in 1933. 1989, xiv, 321 p., 89 plates, $33.
Contents: 1. The order loricata--corcodiles and alligators. 2. The order squamata--the lizards suborder sauria. 3. Suborder ophidia--the snakes. 4. The order testudinata--turtles and tortoises. Index.
"In one monumental work R.L. Ditmars has brought together everything that is known about reptiles, most of it from his own studies, and he has made a volume that will be important to curators, collectors, students, amateures and professionals. Here, ditmars presents a comprehensive survey of the entire class- the crocodilians (order Loricata), turtles and tortoises (order Testudinata), lizards (suborder Sauria) and snakes (suborder Ophtdia) of both the new and the old world, with the latest results of scientific study. His work is firmly based on new information drawn over a long period and systematic observation of the various orders of reptiles, their habitats, etc. a course pursued both among the homes and haunts of these creatures in many parts of the world.
"The book is profusely illustrated with hundreds of pictures to highlight the features. To thoroughly round up the subject the author has prepared detailed charts showing the classification and approximate number of species among all the genera of reptiles found in all parts of the world." (jacket)No. 6892