Snakes and Other Reptiles of Chhattisgarh by Moiz Ahmed, Krishnendu Basak, Prabal Sarkar, M Suraj & Kailash Ch Bebarta.
India is home to approximately 600 reptiles. This includes three species of crocodile, 36 species of turtles and tortoises, 285 lizard species and 325 snake species belonging to 28 families. Chhattisgarh is home to 12.5% of reptile species of the entire country i.e. 75 confirmed species under 47 genera from 22 families have been recorded here. This book details the snakes, lizards, crocodiles, and turtle and tortoise species that enhabit Chhattisgarh. The species accounts have plates to aid in identification. This book also contains information about the primary health care and precautionary measures against snake bites as this is a common problem throughout India.
