The western half of the United States is home to a huge array of reptiles and amphibians—from the rare and curious to those that can be found in parks and backyards. This user-friendly guide contains descriptions and photographs of the most interesting and likely-to-be-encountered lizards, snakes, turtles, and amphibians native to Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Idaho, and Washington, plus the western parts of Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico. Whether you are a dedicated herper or simply have a keen interest in wildlife and natural history, Sea Turtles to Sidewinders will help you appreciate and celebrate the amazing diversity represented by reptiles and amphibians of the West.