A New Snake of the Genus Geophis From Chihuahua, Mexico

"A New Snake of the Genus Geophis From Chihuahua, Mexico" by John M. Legler is a scientific report documenting the unearthing of a never-before-seen snake species in Chihuahua, Mexico in the late 1950's. This book is all about snakes, contributing to our knowledge of different living things in the area, describing "Geophis aquilonaris" in detail, found during a University of Kansas Museum of Natural History trip. Legler gives detailed explanations of the snake's identifying marks, such as scale patterns, colors, and size measurements, classifying it among other Mexican snakes.The publication covers its possible habitat, how it relates to similar "Geophis" snakes, showcasing why this unearthing is ecologically important and pointing toward the need for more studies on where these snakes live in Mexico.