Author: Wendy A. Culotta Publisher: Krieger Publishing Company ISBN: Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 540
Book Description
A collection of approximately 2800 references, this book contains a comprehencsive listing of the world's literature on sea snakes from the time of the early Greeks through to 1990. Topics covered include: venom; folklore; natural history; food; behaviour; and uses by man.
Author: Mark O'Shea Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic ISBN: 9781843309727 Category : Poisonous snakes Languages : en Pages : 160
Book Description
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 the leading authorities on reptiles.
Author: Seymour Simon Publisher: StarWalk Kids Media ISBN: 1623340519 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 79
Book Description
There are more than 250 kinds of poisonous snakes, and this illustrated book tells where they live, what they eat, and how they behave. It also reveals which snakes pose no danger to humans, how snakes are "milked," how anti-venom is made, and what to do if you're bitten.
Author: Department of the Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1628734167 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 687
Book Description
Originally published in 1962, and fully updated and colorized by Scott Shupe, Poisonous Snakes of the World is the perfect practical guide to not only snake bite survival, but to understand and identifying every venomous snake on the planet. Even if no life hangs in the balance, this manual is a great reference guide for the outdoors enthusiast, the reptile lover, or anyone with a thirst for pragmatic, how-to knowledge. With this comprehensive edition, you will be armed with one of the most thorough volumes available for dealing with these incredible reptiles, including definitive advice on: Precautions to avoid snake bites. Identifying the symptoms and signs of snake venom poisoning. First-Aid and medical treatments. Recognizing poisonous snakes. Indigenous species to various regions around the world. Sources of Antivenin. Snakes can be among some of the most deadly creatures on the planet. They are also extremely fascinating, and by taking the proper precautions, can be enjoyed and appreciated. From the Monocle Cobra to the Gaboon Viper, learn to fear and respect these incredible reptiles.
Author: Peter Mirtschin Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING ISBN: 0643106758 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 686
Book Description
Australia’s venomous snakes are widely viewed as the world’s most deadly and are regarded with cautious curiosity, fascination and, regrettably, fear. Australia’s Dangerous Snakes examines the biology, natural history, venom properties and bite treatment of medically important venomous marine and terrestrial snakes. It contains comprehensive identification profiles for each species, supported by keys and photographs. In addition to their medical importance, the environmental roles of these snakes and the threats that are causing the decline of many of these reptiles are discussed. Drawing on the authors’ experience in the fields of herpetology, toxinology and clinical medicine, this book stimulates respect and admiration and dispels fear of Australia’s fascinating snakes. Australia’s Dangerous Snakes will provide hours of rewarding reading and valuable information for anyone interested in Australia’s unique wildlife and natural history, and will be an essential reference for herpetologists, toxinologists, physicians, zoo personnel and private snake collectors.
Author: P. Gopalakrishnakone Publisher: NUS Press ISBN: 9789971691936 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 264
Book Description
This is the latest book in the Venom and Toxin Series of publications produced by the Venom and Toxin Research Group, National University of Singapore. Containing chapter contributions by international authorities in the field covering some 13 countries in the Asia-Pacific region and lavishly illustrated, the work represents perhaps the most comprehensive and up-to-date material published on the subject in the last 15 years.
Author: John C. Murphy Publisher: Krieger Publishing Company ISBN: Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 268
Book Description
A review of the aquatic rear-fanged snakes that inhabit freshwater, brackish water, and marine environments from Pakistan's Indus River eastward to Queensland, Australia. While a few live in flowing streams with clear water and rocky bottoms, most live in the muddy habitats created by Himalayan silt flowing to the seas of Southeast Asia.
Author: Bec Crew Publisher: Australian Geographic ISBN: 9781922388131 Category : Languages : en Pages : 112
Book Description
Becky Crew is a Sydney-based science communicator with a love for weird and wonderful animals. From strange behaviours and special adaptations to newly discovered species and the researchers who find them, her topics celebrate how alien yet relatable so many of the creatures that live amongst us can be. This collection of stories focuses on Australia and the local region, which is home to some perfectly charming oddballs.
Author: Wendy A. Culotta
Author: Mark O'Shea
Author: Seymour Simon
Author: Department of the Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
Author: Peter Mirtschin
Author: John A. Williamson
Author: P. Gopalakrishnakone
Author: John C. Murphy
Author: William A. Dunson
Author: Bec Crew