Yuma Public Library

A pet boa constrictor wreaks havoc on a posh garden party.

As I lay there, the reality--and gravity--of my situation began to sink in: I was no longer free; I lived in a glass cage; I couldn't slither or burrow or hunt or search for a mate (it was that season); my diet was under the control of a loathsome sadistic human child; I would remain in this cage, indoors, maybe as long as Speedy had, maybe longer. Panic seized me, then grief, then rage.

This revised edition surveys key aspects of snakes, describing the slithering reptiles' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures do not have legs.

The extremely long, bright green snake a boy receives from his father as an early birthday present proves to be incredibly smart and talented.

At bathtime a youngster has to struggle to get his recalcitrant pet boa into the tub.

Simple text and photographs present the features and care of snakes.

Discusses the selection, housing, and feeding of a pet snake.

Alexia is delighted when Mr. Cooper brings in Bob, a hognose snake, as class pet, but when Bob keels over, is Andrea's toy poodle or Alexia's neglect to blame?

This book describes how to care for a snake with information on feeding, cleaning, safety, health, behavior, aging, and supplies.