Author: John Rossi
Publisher: Malabar, Fla. : Krieger Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780894645907
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
This monographic treatment offers all the basic knowledge about New World venomous coral snakes. It gives full descriptions and keys for identification of all the species and subspecies, with maps of distribution and variation. Also included are morphology, anatomy, color patterns, and folklore. The biology and evolution section includes ecology, food and feeding, reproduction, enemies and defense, biogeography and evolution, with special reference to mimicry and cannibalism. The section on venoms and snakebite surveys characteristics and effects of venom and discusses snakebite accidents, first aid, and remedies.
Snakes of the United States and Canada: Eastern area
Author: John Rossi
Publisher: Malabar, Fla. : Krieger Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780894645907
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
This monographic treatment offers all the basic knowledge about New World venomous coral snakes. It gives full descriptions and keys for identification of all the species and subspecies, with maps of distribution and variation. Also included are morphology, anatomy, color patterns, and folklore. The biology and evolution section includes ecology, food and feeding, reproduction, enemies and defense, biogeography and evolution, with special reference to mimicry and cannibalism. The section on venoms and snakebite surveys characteristics and effects of venom and discusses snakebite accidents, first aid, and remedies.
Publisher: Malabar, Fla. : Krieger Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780894645907
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
This monographic treatment offers all the basic knowledge about New World venomous coral snakes. It gives full descriptions and keys for identification of all the species and subspecies, with maps of distribution and variation. Also included are morphology, anatomy, color patterns, and folklore. The biology and evolution section includes ecology, food and feeding, reproduction, enemies and defense, biogeography and evolution, with special reference to mimicry and cannibalism. The section on venoms and snakebite surveys characteristics and effects of venom and discusses snakebite accidents, first aid, and remedies.
Snakes of the United States and Canada
Author: John Rossi
Publisher: Malabar, Fla. : Krieger Publishing Company
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 564
Book Description
A summary of the natural history and maintenance in captivity of all species of snakes found in the United States and Canada. It is intended to provide a reference source for North American libraries, veterinary clinics treating North American snakes, zookeepers and herpetoculturalists.
Publisher: Malabar, Fla. : Krieger Publishing Company
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 564
Book Description
A summary of the natural history and maintenance in captivity of all species of snakes found in the United States and Canada. It is intended to provide a reference source for North American libraries, veterinary clinics treating North American snakes, zookeepers and herpetoculturalists.
Venomous Reptiles of the United States, Canada, and Northern Mexico
Author: Carl H. Ernst
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 0801898757
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 389
Book Description
The first volume contains species accounts of the venomous lizards and elapid and viperid snakes found north of Mexico's twenty-fifth parallel. Volume two covers the twenty-one species of rattlesnakes found in the United States, Canada, and northern Mexico.
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 0801898757
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 389
Book Description
The first volume contains species accounts of the venomous lizards and elapid and viperid snakes found north of Mexico's twenty-fifth parallel. Volume two covers the twenty-one species of rattlesnakes found in the United States, Canada, and northern Mexico.
Snakes of North America
Author: Alan Tennant
Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing
ISBN: 1461662192
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 636
Book Description
Providing thorough descriptions of almost 200 species, this guide presents thousands of facts and figures that will help you identify, understand, and appreciate these important and remarkable animals. Each species and subspecies account includes the latest findings on abundance, size, reproductive habits, prey, habitat, behavior and venomous/nonvenomous status.
Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing
ISBN: 1461662192
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 636
Book Description
Providing thorough descriptions of almost 200 species, this guide presents thousands of facts and figures that will help you identify, understand, and appreciate these important and remarkable animals. Each species and subspecies account includes the latest findings on abundance, size, reproductive habits, prey, habitat, behavior and venomous/nonvenomous status.
Snakes of the Eastern United States
Author: Whit Gibbons
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
ISBN: 0820349704
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 426
Book Description
More than sixty species of snakes are found in the eastern United States, the region of highest biodiversity of all reptiles and amphibians in North America. In this brand new guide, stunning photographs, colorful geographic range maps, and comprehensive written accounts provide essential information about each species—including detailed identification characteristics, general ecology and behavior, and conservation status. Carefully researched and written by an expert herpetologist, the guide is directed toward a general audience interested in natural history. Additional information supports the already fact-filled snake species profiles. A chapter on urban and suburban snake ecology focuses on species most commonly found in some of the country’s largest cities and residential settings. A chapter on snake conservation includes information on threats faced by native species in many regions of the eastern United States. Another chapter provides the latest updates on the status of invasive species of pythons and boa constrictors that have now become naturalized permanent residents in certain areas of the country. This is the most accessible and informative guide to snakes of the eastern United States available anywhere. Covers snakes in these states (plus Washington, DC): Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Features: More than 385 stunning color photographsColorful geographic range mapsSpecies accounts that cover identification, general ecology and behavior, and conservation statusExtra information on snakes in urban and suburban areasStrong conservation message, with a focus on environmental threats to native speciesCoverage of invasive snakes
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
ISBN: 0820349704
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 426
Book Description
More than sixty species of snakes are found in the eastern United States, the region of highest biodiversity of all reptiles and amphibians in North America. In this brand new guide, stunning photographs, colorful geographic range maps, and comprehensive written accounts provide essential information about each species—including detailed identification characteristics, general ecology and behavior, and conservation status. Carefully researched and written by an expert herpetologist, the guide is directed toward a general audience interested in natural history. Additional information supports the already fact-filled snake species profiles. A chapter on urban and suburban snake ecology focuses on species most commonly found in some of the country’s largest cities and residential settings. A chapter on snake conservation includes information on threats faced by native species in many regions of the eastern United States. Another chapter provides the latest updates on the status of invasive species of pythons and boa constrictors that have now become naturalized permanent residents in certain areas of the country. This is the most accessible and informative guide to snakes of the eastern United States available anywhere. Covers snakes in these states (plus Washington, DC): Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Features: More than 385 stunning color photographsColorful geographic range mapsSpecies accounts that cover identification, general ecology and behavior, and conservation statusExtra information on snakes in urban and suburban areasStrong conservation message, with a focus on environmental threats to native speciesCoverage of invasive snakes
Snakes of the United States and Canada: Western area
Author: John Rossi
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780894648083
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
This volume covers the care and breeding of the snakes of western North America. Like Volume 1 (ISBN 0-89464-590-0), which covered the eastern area, it contains a chapter on every species, with information on environment, preferred foods and feeding tricks, and the problems unique to each. Also included are chapters on the most popular pet species of North America, such as the two boas, six king snakes and the rarer rat snakes. The general care section has been expanded to include new drug charts, temperature charts, a deworming chart and even more advice on feeding. The book also contains a section of references for every species discussed, and is illustrated with over 100 colour photographs and quick reference boxes on every species.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780894648083
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
This volume covers the care and breeding of the snakes of western North America. Like Volume 1 (ISBN 0-89464-590-0), which covered the eastern area, it contains a chapter on every species, with information on environment, preferred foods and feeding tricks, and the problems unique to each. Also included are chapters on the most popular pet species of North America, such as the two boas, six king snakes and the rarer rat snakes. The general care section has been expanded to include new drug charts, temperature charts, a deworming chart and even more advice on feeding. The book also contains a section of references for every species discussed, and is illustrated with over 100 colour photographs and quick reference boxes on every species.
Field Book of Snakes of the United States and Canada
Author: Karl Patterson Schmidt
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Amphibians
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
"We have placed particular emphasis on life history, habits, behavior, and ecology. Description has been restricted to what is necessary for identification of specimens." Preface.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Amphibians
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
"We have placed particular emphasis on life history, habits, behavior, and ecology. Description has been restricted to what is necessary for identification of specimens." Preface.
The 10 Most Dangerous Snakes in the United States and Canada
Author: Larry Slawson
Publisher: Larry Slawson
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 27
Book Description
This book examines the 10 most dangerous snakes in the United States and Canada through an analysis of fatality rates, venom toxicity, and level of aggression.
Publisher: Larry Slawson
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 27
Book Description
This book examines the 10 most dangerous snakes in the United States and Canada through an analysis of fatality rates, venom toxicity, and level of aggression.
SNAKES US & CANADA
Author: Ernst Ch
Publisher: Smithsonian
ISBN: 9781588340191
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 688
Book Description
Publisher: Smithsonian
ISBN: 9781588340191
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 688
Book Description
A Key to the Snakes of the United States, Canada, and Lower California
Author: Frank Nelson Blanchard
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Serpents
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Serpents
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description