The Venom Patrol

The Venom Patrol
ISBN-10
1921136391
ISBN-13
9781921136399
Category
Poisonous animals
Pages
60
Language
English
Published
2009-09-01
Authors
Richard Cooper, Roger Lowe

Description

Do you have what it takes to become a venom ranger? Do you know the first aid for a Box Jellyfish sting? Do you know which snake has caused the most deaths in Australia in the past 30 years? The Venom Patrol has everything you need to know about Australia's venomous creatures. Learn which ones are the most dangerous, where to find them, how to avoid them and even what first aid to use if you are unlucky enough to come in to contact with them. Australia is home to an assortment of venomous animals, from the deadly inland Taipan to the shy Platypus. Join the Venom Patrol as they catalogue over 50 of these weird and wonderful creatures. Ranger Roy and Penny's quick reference pages include: Bite and Sting Prevention, Colour Photographs, Field Notes, Location Maps, Venom Ratings and First Aid Advice. So the next time you encounter a venomous creature you'll know exactly what to do.

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