This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations.
This book is the first significant contribution to thoroughly examine the potential hazards associated with snakes of the former family, Colubridae.
This edition includes authoritative and potentially life-saving advice on: Precautions to avoid snake bites. Identifying the symptoms and signs of snake venom poisoning. First-Aid and medical treatments. Recognizing poisonous snakes.
Blacklow B, Kornhauser R, Hains PG, Loiacono R, Escoubas P, Graudins A, Nicholson GM (2011) α- Elapitoxin-Aa2a, a long-chain snake ... Brennan KEC, Morley T, Hutchinson M, Donnellan S (2012) Redescription of the western desert taipan, ...
The main text of each book explores the bodies, habitats, and habits of rattlesnakes, sea snakes, anacondas, and other deadly snakes found around the world.
The first edition of this book provided "one-stop shopping" by offering information regarding their possible toxicity and clinical relevance as well as recommendations for medical management of their bites.
Snakebites are well-known medical emergencies in many parts of the world especially in rural areas. Agricultural workers and children are most affected. The incidence of snakebite mortality is particularly high in South-East Asia.
Shows and describes a variety of poisonous snakes, discusses venom extraction, and offers practical advice on acquiring, feeding, housing, and breeding venomous snakes.
All major and unusual venomous snakes, their range, habitats and venom, along with personal anecdotes (including snakebite stories) feature in this excellent book. Written by Mark O'Shea - one of...
Hutchinson, Deborah A., Akira Mori, Alan H. Savitzky, Gordon M. Burghardt, Xiaogang Wu, Jerrold Meinwald, and Frank C. Schroeder. 2007. “Dietary Sequestration of Defensive Steroids in Nuchal Glands of the Asian Snake Rhabdophis tigrinus ...