The Bottom Line
This handy little book will fit in your backpack or back pocket. It's 68 pages, and will only set you back about 5 bucks. A Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of Maricopa County is a great way to inspire a new hobby, or to add to the library of the Maricopa County desert hiker.
Pros
- Lots of information packed into a small field guide
- Includes maps of recreation areas and lakes
- Great color photos
Cons
- It took me quite a while to figure out the legend for the distribution maps (but I found it).
Description
- Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of Maricopa County is packed with great photos.
- A must-have field guide for the desert hiker.
- Includes snakes, toads, salamanders, lizards, frogs and turtles found in Maricopa County.
Guide Review - Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of Maricopa County
Arizona Game and Fish's newest addition to their resource center is a handy, colorful, and incredibly informative little field guide entitled, A Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of Maricopa County. Unexpectedly, it includes more than pictures of snakes and toads and lizards. The explanation and pictures of the six different biotic communities in Maricopa County, itself, was very interesting. The photographs of all the critters, along with the accompanying map of Maricopa County where one might expect to find the little guys, are very well done. It almost makes me want to go out hunting for snakes, toads, lizards and turtles--but not quite! But if you were inspired enough to make a hobby out of amphibian and reptile spotting (for picture taking, not killing), this field guide also includes a checklist, as well as tips and warnings, where appropriate.
