"Their [venomous snakes'] habits and behaviors-how they hunt and catch their prey, the effects of their venom, where they live, and how they survive in the wild-are described and illustrated in vivid detail."--Cover.
As a gift for a young naturalist, a reference book for your library, or a handy tool in a sticky situation, this guide is practical, useful, and fun!
In this authoritative field guide, you’ll find:• Full-color photographs and a county-by-county distribution map for each species.• Each species’ common and scientific name, description, look-alikes, and a summary sketch of its ...
This book is the first significant contribution to thoroughly examine the potential hazards associated with snakes of the former family, Colubridae.
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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 ...
There is no need for you to fear snakes if you know: Their habits How to identify the dangerous species Precautions to take to prevent a snakebite What actions to take in case of a snakebite The Official U.S. Army Illustrated Guide to ...
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.
Informative, easy to understand, and filled with tidbits you'll enjoy.
There are more than 250 kinds of poisonous snakes, and this illustrated book tells where they live, what they eat, and how they behave.