Description
Explore Australia's Dangerous Snakes, a definitive guide that delves into the biology and natural history of the continent's most venomous snakes. This essential reference, published in 2017 by CSIRO, offers detailed identification profiles of Australia's dangerous snakes, featuring comprehensive keys and stunning photographs. Learn about the intricate venom properties and bite treatment protocols for each species, enhancing your knowledge of these fascinating reptiles. Not only is this book essential for herpetologists and toxinologists, but it also serves to educate anyone with a keen interest in Australia's unique wildlife. The environmental roles played by these snakes and the threats leading to their decline are thoroughly examined, fostering respect and admiration while dispelling the fear often associated with these creatures. Whether you are a private snake collector, a physician, or simply a wildlife enthusiast, this book promises hours of rewarding reading and invaluable insights into the world of Australia's dangerous snakes. Dive into this captivating resource today and broaden your understanding of these remarkable reptiles. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9780643106734.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780643106734
Year: 2017
Publisher: CSIRO
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 role of 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.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780643106734
Year: 2017
Publisher: CSIRO
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 role of 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.