The Venomous Snakes of China
The most comprehensive English-language reference on China’s venomous snakes published in nearly a century. This 776-page volume profiles 131 species and brings together decades of field research, scientific insight, and unparalleled photographic documentation.
Errata and Updates
Corrections and updates to The Venomous Snakes of China are maintained on a dedicated errata page.
Asian Ratsnakes and Kin of Greater China
A comprehensive, bilingual (English–Chinese) reference to the Asian ratsnakes of Greater China, abundantly illustrated and designed to bridge language barriers for researchers, naturalists, and visitors working in the region.
Beijing Herps is an influential photographic and natural history project created by W. Scott Lupien, documenting the reptiles and amphibians of northern China. In addition to his own fieldwork and photography, Scott Lupien served as one of the primary editors for both The Asian Ratsnakes and Kin of Greater China and The Venomous Snakes of China, contributing significantly to the accuracy, clarity, and presentation of these volumes.
Visitors interested in additional field photography, species documentation, and ongoing work on China’s herpetofauna are encouraged to explore Scott’s project.
Upcoming Publications
- The Snakes of Vietnam
- The Non-Venomous Snakes of China
- The Lizards of China
- The Turtles and Crocodilians of China
- The Reptiles and Amphibians of Wuyishan National Park
- The Reptiles and Amphibians of Nanling and Mangshan
- The Reptiles and Amphibians of Shennongjia National Park
- The Reptiles of Zhejiang Province
- The Reptiles of Guizhou Province
Titles and scope are subject to change as projects progress.