Bry’s Comments (group member since Jul 04, 2009)

Bry’s comments from the reptilereads group.

Mean and Lowly Things Snakes, Science, and Survival in the Congo

I just completed this book, and I have to say I really enjoyed it. In this book, Kate Jackson, a grad student at the University of Toronto makes two trips to the country of Congo in central-western Africa to research the native herpetofauna that is largely unknown to many biologists. She gives humorous, and often frustrating, accounts her experiences on the other side of the planet where she has virtually no knowledge of the language or cultural customs there. She meets many characters in the Congo, several of whom she befriends, and describes her interactions with the wide range of personalities. In my opinion, the narrative given of the people encountered and the variety of herpetofauna species found, some unfamiliar to the author, as well as some of the close calls makes for a very interesting read. I thought it was very well-written and give it the full five stars. It's a must-read for those with a strong interest in reptiles/amphibians.

Welcome to the group. Stick around a while, introduce yourself and feel free to talk about herp-related books, as well as the herps themselves.

Hello, my name is Bryan, but some call me Bry. I live in the Denver area. I am a big fan of reptiles and amphibians, particularly snakes. I keep about 40 snakes, and a few other herps. When I get some free time, I try to go herping in various locations around Colorado, weather permitting. Harold and I started this group to create a place for discussion about the hobby, as well as books related to the hobby.