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RALEIGH, N.C. (Sept. 8, 2004) – Whether feared or revered, snakes have fascinated humans since Adam and Eve. To help the public understand these often maligned and reviled reptiles, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has available through its WILD Store a new educational product, “A Guide to the Snakes of North Carolina.” The 42-page book features more than 150 color photographs and descriptions of the 37 non-venomous and venomous snakes found across the state. It identifies the important roles snakes play in the state’s ecosystems, provides information on snake conservation efforts and answers commonly asked questions, such as “Do snakes chase people?” and “Are snakes slimy?” Michael Dorcas, associate professor of biology at Davidson College and a well-known herpetologist, authored the book. It was produced by Davidson College with support from the Wildlife Commission’s divisions of Wildlife Management and Conservation Education and other state agencies, corporate industries, academic institutions and land trusts interested in amphibian and reptile conservation. The Wildlife Commission is selling the paperback for $8.95 through its WILD Store, which uses proceeds from the sale of educational products to support conservation-education projects and programs such as Becoming an Outdoors-Woman or Project WILD. To purchase using a major credit card, visit the NC Wild Store online at http://store.yahoo.com/nc-wildlife/gutosnofnoca.html or call 1-866-945-3746. The book also is available from the following sponsors:
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