Illustrated throughout with spectacular photographs, many of them the author s own, this book celebrates the diversity and beauty of snakes worldwide.
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...
Contains illustrated guide to the venomous snakes of the world, arranged by geographic region, and includes general information on snake anatomy, diversity and distribution, types of venoms, and conservation, as well as a look at venomous ...
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.
Shows and describes a variety of poisonous snakes, discusses venom extraction, and offers practical advice on acquiring, feeding, housing, and breeding venomous snakes.
Current guide to nomenclature and distribution. Arranged in taxonomic and geographical sections. Original descriptions cited in taxomomic section. Common names are given for species having them. Sea snakes are listed...
An illustrated guide to the venomous snakes of the world, arranged by geographic region, and including general information on snake anatomy, diversity and distribution, types of venoms, and conservation, as well as a look at venomous ...