About this title: With the possible exception of the vampire bat, no North American animal has been the source of more superstitions, legends, and exaggerated claims than the Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum). Not only is the Gila monster America's only poisonous lizard, it is the only reptile having an armored hide, and the only lizard with a forked tongue like a snake's. No biologist has yet discovered a Gila monster nest or observed a Gila monster hatching in the wild. Authors David Brown and Neil Carmony have examined the available literature to write a very readable account of the lizard's natural ...
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Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: High Lonesome Books
Date Published: 1992
ISBN-13:9780944383124ISBN:0944383122
Description: Fair. No dust jacket as issued. Ex-library. Paperback Edition-Average Wear-Ex-Library Book With Library Markings. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 127 p. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: University of Utah Press
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780874806007ISBN:0874806003
Description: Good. Used item may show library stamps, stickers and marks. Buy with confidence-your satisfaction is guaranteed at B-Logistics! Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. Please note that Expedited shipping is not available at this time. read more
Description: Good. 0874806003 Former library item may have library binding and show stamps, stickers or other marks. Items not meeting quality expectations may be returned. Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. read more
Edition: Reprint
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780874806007ISBN:0874806003
Description: Very Good. America's largest and most mysterious lizard, the gila monster. The only poisonous lizard in North America. The only reptile with armored hide. The only lizard with a forked tongue like a snake. It spends 99% of its life underground. Its nest has never been found, nor has it ever been seen hatching in the wild. Tan pictorial wraps, 129 pp., 33 photos, drawings and maps. read more
Edition: None Stated
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: The University Of Utah Press, Salt Lake City, UT, U.S. A
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780874806007ISBN:0874806003
Description: Photographs. Very Good. No Jacket. PICTORIAL PAPERBACK COVER. INTERIOR PAGES CLEAN, BRIGHT AND TIGHT. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: University of Utah Press 1999
ISBN-13:9780874806007ISBN:0874806003
Description: Fine Trade Paperback. Spine is uncreased. Book is tight, bright and unmarked. The authors provide a well-illustrated, very readable account of the fabled lizard. They discover tall tales, debunk myths, and reveal known biological and historical facts about this secretive creature of the Southwest. Illustrated. read more
Description: Fine. 0944383122 High-Lonesome trade paperback, 1991, unused, No marks/tears or defects...Fine (like new)...Bubble-wrapped and mailed in a Box w/delivery confirmation. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: The University Of Utah Press
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780874806007ISBN:0874806003
Description: ISBN 0-87480-600-3. Trade Paperback. First Printing. Near Fine condition. Tight, bright, attractive copy with no markings to the book. Copy One. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: The University Of Utah Press
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780874806007ISBN:0874806003
Description: ISBN 0-87480-600-3. Trade Paperback. First Printing. Near Fine condition. Tight, bright, attractive copy with no markings to the book. Copy Two. read more
Description: 18.00. SOFTBOUND, 127 pages, Photos, Light stains, Good cond. Natural history, Human bites, Remedies, Illustrated. If you REQUEST A SCAN from me I will send you one. High-Lonesome (1991), read more
Description: Good. Book shows minor use. Cover and Binding have minimal wear and the pages have only minimal creases. A tradition of southern quality and service. All books guaranteed at the Atlanta Book Company. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: High-Lonesome Books
Date Published: 1991
ISBN-13:9780944383124ISBN:0944383122
Description: Used: Good. Good softcover. First Edition. Some scuffing and shelfwear of the exterior. Pages in great condition. Next Day Shipping! read more
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