Mike and I happened to see this book while browsing through the new publications area of our local Pet Supplies Plus store and were pleasantly surprised with how informative and well laid out it is.

This is the updated version (there is an older version with a different cover) and sells at that particular store for $12.95. The authors are Dr. John Rossi, DVM and his wife Roxanne Rossi. The book is called "What's Wrong With My Snake?" ISBN 9781882770847

http://www.bestwebbuys.com/What's_Wr...?isrc=b-search

It nicely covers a lot of the areas of concern when purchasing a snake, explaining what to look for and specific health concerns (mouth rot, etc.) There are charts at the back of the book that go over the various medicines commonly used for illnesses in snakes.

It's not a book meant in anyway to replace your herp vet but it's one I intend to add to our herp library. I'd recommend it as a good book at a very reasonable price, especially handy for newer snake keepers.