It is co-authored by herpetologists Walter E. Meshaka Jr., Suzanne L. Collins, R. Bruce Bury, and Malcolm L. McCallum.

It also features one or two color images, a concise introduction history, and a description of the introduced geographic range, including a county-level distribution map updated through 2019.

The accounts also provide insights into the species' ecology, covering aspects like habitat, reproduction, diet, predators, and both potential and documented impacts.

[2] J. Whitfield Gibbons observes that the book holds a wide-ranging appeal, serving as "an essential resource for amateur and professional herpetologists" while also offering valuable insights for individuals intrigued by the histories and biology of exotic amphibians and reptiles.

He notes that the book could prove invaluable to land managers, state and federal agencies, conservation organizations, and research ecologists who are eager to gather additional information about the ecological impacts of exotic species on local environments.