This book deals with 57 species of snakes from amongst those found in our country. The photograph of the snake along with the English name, the scientific name, local names, its description along with its area of distribution, b redding behavior, etc. have been provided.

In Order to highlight the differences in similar looking snakes, their photographs have been presented side For example, the file snake ( Achrochordus granulatus) and the Hook-nosed Sea Snake (Enhydrina schistosa) have been shown side by side. Some of the information in this book is base on my personal observations and experience. Other books may have mentioned something different. There could even be some contradictory information. This is quit natural since snakes differ in their lengths as well as colouration, depending on local conditions and hereditary factors.

Another feature of his book is a comprehensive section on how to avoid snakes and snake-bites, signs and symptoms of poisoning, first-aid, newer methods of typing tourniquets and so on. I have also given charts that would help in identification of an unknown snake.

The coloured square at the top of the page indicates whether the snake is non-venomous (green square), semi-venomous (orange square) or venomous (red square).

(special note: We have tried our best to give the local names of as many species as possible. In case anyone has additional information, do let us know so that we can include it in the net edition)