You're Gonna' Get Bit!: Harrowing Tales of Herpetology

by Mark Ferdinand

From chasing frogs as a child, to milking venomous snakes for a living, Mark Ferdinand explores a lifetime of tales from the world of reptiles and amphibians.
Whether it's a quest for his first turtle, keeping crocodiles in his closet, or chasing snakes around the workplace, You're Gonna' Get Bit! has a story that all "herpers" and nature lovers can relate to and enjoy.

132 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2016

About the author

Mark Ferdinand lives on the South Texas coast with his wife, daughter and son. Fishing the surf, hunting, gardening, tiki-carving, and repairs occupy his spare time. He has written on the topic of autism spectrum disorder from a father's perspective in parenting articles and in other non-fiction venues.

Having limited typical communication skills, his son introduced Mark to new ways of interpreting his needs and aspirations. As his son grew older Mark became fascinated by the story potential within these amazing children. This prompted the creation of a dynamic adventure story focusing on a character with autism.

After completing his first novel, Fortune on the Spectrum, Mark decided to compile a group of lifetime stories that brought him to the unusual occupation of snake venom extraction called You're Gonna' Get Bit!: Harrowing Tales of Herpetology.

“Every Tiki has a Spirit” is Mark’s new offering in 2018. He has made available a full-color version and a black and white version.

Corpus Christi author and Texas author Mark Ferdinand. Mark writes novels with autistic characters, Texas fiction, tikis, and true tales of reptiles and amphibians.

Reviews

[Jerry · Rating 5 out of 5]

A quick read, but if you're someone interested in reptiles, as pets and in the wild, this is an interesting and relatable book.

[Henson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Made me laugh and I learned a lot. Not what I expected.