The Snakes of the Philippine Islands by Edward Harrison Taylor

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The publication is a comprehensive, scientific survey of the diverse snake species inhabiting the Philippine archipelago. Taylor compiled the text following a meticulous examination of roughly 3,000 snake specimens collected across the islands. It features detailed taxonomic descriptions, specialized identification keys, ecological notes, and discussions on geographical distribution and evolutionary adaptation

• Publisher: Bureau of Printing, Manila.
• Length: Over 300 pages of text accompanied by photographic plates and illustrative text figures.
• Bibliography: Includes an extensive "Bibliography of Philippine snakes" spanning pages 20–31.
• Historical Significance: Because many of Taylor's original type specimens housed at the Bureau of Science in Manila were tragically destroyed during World War II, this text remains the primary permanent record for several original population descriptions
• Number of Pages: 396
• Dimensions: 0.81 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN
• Publication Date: October 27, 2022