A Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia, New Zealand and New Guinea A Photographic celebration of Australasia's remarkable Frogs, Crocodiles, Tuataras, Turtles, Lizards and Snakes

Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia, New Zealand and New Guinea showcases 125 of the best photos ever assembled of the most spectacular reptiles and frogs found in the Australasian region, which is one of the world’s herpetological hot-spots. Twenty-five of the best photographers specialising in their subjects have each submitted five of their most awe-inspiring images, culminating in a unique and captivating publication. Reading like a large field guide with jaw-dropping images, this publication includes details on each species’ natural history and distribution. The often rare and spectacular subjects include Horned Land Frog, Jewelled Gecko, Red-eyed Crocodile Skink, Emerald Monitor, and Green Python. For each photo technical specifications are highlighted while the story behind each image takes you alongside the photographer for each shot. The contributor accounts read like an adventurer’s diary, with tales of hardship, sacrifice, skill, and plain old good luck that were needed in order to find and photograph these amazing beasts. Come along and enjoy the adventure!

The Australian Herpetological Society (AHS) was founded, as the Australian Reptile Club, in 1949 and was the first natural history society in Australia devoted specifically to herpetology. In its early days the Society drew together such names as Roy Mackay, Bill Hosmer, John and Ken Dwyer, Henry Hirschorn, Rusty Holmes, Wal Lorking, Neville Burns, and Kevin Budden (the latter was soon to die from a taipan bite when collecting specimens for an attempt to develop an antivenene).

FOREWORD by MARION ANSTIS 6 INTRODUCTION 10 THE CONTRIBUTORS AND EDITORS 11 FROGS AND TOADS 20 CROCODILES 58 TUATARA 62 TURTLES 64 GECKOS 82 FLAP-FOOTED LIZARDS 126 SKINKS 132 DRAGONS 166 MONITORS 184 BLIND SNAKES 198 PYTHONS 200 BOA 220 COLUBRID SNAKES 224 VENOMOUS LAND SNAKES 232 SEA SNAKES 264 INDEX 270 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND REFERENCES 272