A Revision of Snakes of the Genus Conophis (Family Colubridae, from Middle America)

"A Revision of Snakes of the Genus Conophis (Family Colubridae, from Middle America)" by John Wellman is a scientific investigation from the early 1960s that gives a complete review of Conophis snakes by focusing on how they are classified, what makes them unique, and where they are found in Middle America; this makes it a resource for zoologists and herpetologists wanting to learn about reptile biodiversity, especially in Central America; the book starts by explaining the reason for the author’s research and what it will cover with an emphasis on how a systematic review of the snake genus will help understand the snakes' importance to the area; the introduction also goes over how the study was done and thanks to those who helped collect snake samples; the way it's written prepares the reader for a talk about Conophis snake types, how their bodies and colors change between kinds, and how they might be related, which are all talked about in later chapters.