SNAKES OF SRI LANKA (3rd Ed)
The third edition of my Sinhala language book ‘Snake of Sri Lanka’ will be launched in October 2026. This nearly 400-page edition is co-authored with devoted herpetologists Sanoj Wijayasekara and Sanjaya Bandara, with specialised chapters by Prof Anjana Silva (snake venom), Dr Kanishka Ukuwela (phylogenetic), Dr Thasun Amarasinghe (morphometrics) and Dr Thaveesha de Alwis (look-alike snakes), and a splendid cover by award-winning designer Kasun Benaragama.
Features of the 3rd edition include:
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>50 page introductory section on the ecology, venom, history of exploration and conservation of Sri Lankan snakes;
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Detailed information on identification, ecology, distribution, venom and status of all 112 species of snakes known from the island to-date;
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Over 460 colour images covering all species, showing ontogenetic and geographical colour variations and close-ups of key features;
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Illustrated, easy-to-use keys for each and every multi-specious genera;
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Section on easy identification of look-alike species;
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Extensive reference list related to Sri Lankan snakes; and
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many more …
Pre-order your copy at a special pre-publication price available until 20 Sep 2026 !
Direct Bank Deposit (Residents of Sri Lanka please use this method)
LRK 5,500/- with no postage. Pick-up in Colombo and Kandy. If postage within Sri Lanka is needed, please contact Sanjaya (077 635 7813) to discuss arrangements and costs before depositing.
Bank : Sampath Bank
Branch : Peradeniya
Acc. Name : R.A.S.K. Bandara
Acc. No. : 105154087530
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