Author: Larry Slawson
Publisher: Larry Slawson
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
This eBook examines the ten most venomous snakes in Australia. It provides a direct analysis of each snake's behavioral patterns, venom toxicity, and danger posed to humans.
The Top 10 Most Venomous Snakes in Australia
Author: Larry Slawson
Publisher: Larry Slawson
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
This eBook examines the ten most venomous snakes in Australia. It provides a direct analysis of each snake's behavioral patterns, venom toxicity, and danger posed to humans.
Publisher: Larry Slawson
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
This eBook examines the ten most venomous snakes in Australia. It provides a direct analysis of each snake's behavioral patterns, venom toxicity, and danger posed to humans.
Australia's Dangerous Snakes
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.
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.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Author: Hugh Chisholm
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 1090
Book Description
This eleventh edition was developed during the encyclopaedia's transition from a British to an American publication. Some of its articles were written by the best-known scholars of the time and it is considered to be a landmark encyclopaedia for scholarship and literary style.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 1090
Book Description
This eleventh edition was developed during the encyclopaedia's transition from a British to an American publication. Some of its articles were written by the best-known scholars of the time and it is considered to be a landmark encyclopaedia for scholarship and literary style.
Australia's Most Dangerous
Author: Paul Zborowski
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781862760233
Category : Dangerous animals
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
A concise photographic accessible field guide to our lethal snakes, spiders, insects and marine creatures, including up-to-date first aid.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781862760233
Category : Dangerous animals
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
A concise photographic accessible field guide to our lethal snakes, spiders, insects and marine creatures, including up-to-date first aid.
Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia
Author: Harold Cogger
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 1486309704
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1093
Book Description
Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia is a complete guide to Australia’s rich and varied herpetofauna, including frogs, crocodiles, turtles, tortoises, lizards and snakes. For each of the 1218 species there is a description of its appearance, distribution and habits. These descriptions are also accompanied by distribution maps and, in many cases, one of the book's more than 1000 colour photographs of living animals. The book also includes 130 simple-to-use dichotomous keys, accompanied by hundreds of explanatory drawings, that in most cases allow a specimen in hand to be identified. In addition, it has a comprehensive list of scientific references for those wishing to conduct more in-depth research, an extensive glossary, and basic guides to the collection, preservation and captive care of specimens. This classic work was originally published in 1975. The updated seventh edition contains a new Appendix that discusses recent changes and lists over 80 new or resurrected species and genera that have been added to the Australian frog and reptile fauna since the 2014 edition.
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 1486309704
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1093
Book Description
Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia is a complete guide to Australia’s rich and varied herpetofauna, including frogs, crocodiles, turtles, tortoises, lizards and snakes. For each of the 1218 species there is a description of its appearance, distribution and habits. These descriptions are also accompanied by distribution maps and, in many cases, one of the book's more than 1000 colour photographs of living animals. The book also includes 130 simple-to-use dichotomous keys, accompanied by hundreds of explanatory drawings, that in most cases allow a specimen in hand to be identified. In addition, it has a comprehensive list of scientific references for those wishing to conduct more in-depth research, an extensive glossary, and basic guides to the collection, preservation and captive care of specimens. This classic work was originally published in 1975. The updated seventh edition contains a new Appendix that discusses recent changes and lists over 80 new or resurrected species and genera that have been added to the Australian frog and reptile fauna since the 2014 edition.
Deadliest Snakes
Author: Kris Hirschmann
Publisher: Referencepoint Press
ISBN: 9781682820568
Category : Poisonous snakes
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Deadly snakes abound in the world. They rely on sight, sound, speed, and venom to capture and kill their prey. Six deadly snakes, including the black mamba and king cobra, are profiled.
Publisher: Referencepoint Press
ISBN: 9781682820568
Category : Poisonous snakes
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Deadly snakes abound in the world. They rely on sight, sound, speed, and venom to capture and kill their prey. Six deadly snakes, including the black mamba and king cobra, are profiled.
Bull Snakes
Author: Ellen Frazel
Publisher: Bellwether Media
ISBN: 1612115039
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Known for its fierce attitude, the bull snake is very defensive when threatened. Its main method of defense is to move its tail quickly in leaves and flatten its head so it looks like a rattlesnake. Read more about the bull snakeÕs amazing rattlesnake impression and other methods of intimidation in this exciting book!
Publisher: Bellwether Media
ISBN: 1612115039
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Known for its fierce attitude, the bull snake is very defensive when threatened. Its main method of defense is to move its tail quickly in leaves and flatten its head so it looks like a rattlesnake. Read more about the bull snakeÕs amazing rattlesnake impression and other methods of intimidation in this exciting book!
Poisonous Predators
Author: Parragon, Incorporated
Publisher: Parragon Pubishing India
ISBN: 9781407512655
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Publisher: Parragon Pubishing India
ISBN: 9781407512655
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
The World's Deadliest Snakes
Author: Larry Slawson
Publisher: Larry Slawson
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 59
Book Description
This work examines the world's deadliest snakes through an examination of twenty-five separate species. It provides a direct analysis of each snake's venom toxicity, aggressiveness, and potential for causing human deaths.
Publisher: Larry Slawson
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 59
Book Description
This work examines the world's deadliest snakes through an examination of twenty-five separate species. It provides a direct analysis of each snake's venom toxicity, aggressiveness, and potential for causing human deaths.
The Top 10 Deadliest Animals in the World
Author: Larry Slawson
Publisher: Larry Slawson
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
This eBook examines the top 10 deadliest animals in the world. It provides a direct analysis of each animal's behavioral pattern, venom toxicity (in relation to humans), as well as their general traits and characteristics.
Publisher: Larry Slawson
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
This eBook examines the top 10 deadliest animals in the world. It provides a direct analysis of each animal's behavioral pattern, venom toxicity (in relation to humans), as well as their general traits and characteristics.