Author: Mike Swan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780980366709
Category : Pythons
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
For the first time a book covering all Australian python species written by leading Australian breeders. Covers housing, sexing, breeding, egg incubation and raising young snakes. Contains graphs, charts and many coloured photographs. Sections on diseases and disorders and colour and pattern mutations of Australian pythons. Also includes information on natural habitats and behaviours.
Keeping and Breeding Australian Pythons
Author: Mike Swan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780980366709
Category : Pythons
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
For the first time a book covering all Australian python species written by leading Australian breeders. Covers housing, sexing, breeding, egg incubation and raising young snakes. Contains graphs, charts and many coloured photographs. Sections on diseases and disorders and colour and pattern mutations of Australian pythons. Also includes information on natural habitats and behaviours.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780980366709
Category : Pythons
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
For the first time a book covering all Australian python species written by leading Australian breeders. Covers housing, sexing, breeding, egg incubation and raising young snakes. Contains graphs, charts and many coloured photographs. Sections on diseases and disorders and colour and pattern mutations of Australian pythons. Also includes information on natural habitats and behaviours.
Pythons of the World: Australia
Author: David G. Barker
Publisher: Advanced Vivarium Systems
ISBN:
Category : Pythons
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
180+ fine color photos, 40 text-figures (detailed line drawings), some distribution maps. Publisher's color pictorial stiff wrappers, oblong sm 4to. There is a long and warm inscription, signed by both authors, on the title page that is dated December 16, 1994. An extensive study of the pythons of Australia with superb color photographs
Publisher: Advanced Vivarium Systems
ISBN:
Category : Pythons
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
180+ fine color photos, 40 text-figures (detailed line drawings), some distribution maps. Publisher's color pictorial stiff wrappers, oblong sm 4to. There is a long and warm inscription, signed by both authors, on the title page that is dated December 16, 1994. An extensive study of the pythons of Australia with superb color photographs
Spectacular Snakes of Australia
Author: Michael Cermak
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 0643102809
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Spectacular Snakes of Australia showcases these beautiful creatures which play such an important part in our biodiversity. It portrays most of the species found in Australia, such as tiger snakes, copperheads, brown snakes, death adders and sea snakes, up close and personal. It also includes some unique photographs, such as the hatching of scrub pythons, that offer a rare glimpse into their more intimate lives. The informative text, based on the latest research, describes the reproductive biology, behaviour, predators and prey of these reptiles, as well as their habitat and conservation values. Readers will explore the importance of colours and patterns in allowing snakes to blend into their environment, their defence and attack mechanisms, and the adaptations they have undergone to cope with their surroundings. In addition, the author provides some anecdotes on his encounters with snakes, and clears up a few myths regarding snake behaviour. Richly illustrated with exceptional photographs, Spectacular Snakes of Australia features the deadly serious as well as the quirky – from snakes that love water to those with potent venom, and even snakes that are blind! This book is a real treat for snake lovers.
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 0643102809
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Spectacular Snakes of Australia showcases these beautiful creatures which play such an important part in our biodiversity. It portrays most of the species found in Australia, such as tiger snakes, copperheads, brown snakes, death adders and sea snakes, up close and personal. It also includes some unique photographs, such as the hatching of scrub pythons, that offer a rare glimpse into their more intimate lives. The informative text, based on the latest research, describes the reproductive biology, behaviour, predators and prey of these reptiles, as well as their habitat and conservation values. Readers will explore the importance of colours and patterns in allowing snakes to blend into their environment, their defence and attack mechanisms, and the adaptations they have undergone to cope with their surroundings. In addition, the author provides some anecdotes on his encounters with snakes, and clears up a few myths regarding snake behaviour. Richly illustrated with exceptional photographs, Spectacular Snakes of Australia features the deadly serious as well as the quirky – from snakes that love water to those with potent venom, and even snakes that are blind! This book is a real treat for snake lovers.
Pythons of Australia
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Documenting what is known about Australia's 14 species of python, this book covers their history, anatomy and physiology, behaviour, reproduction, food and feeding, conservation and management, and captive care. The book is illustrated with spectacular photos.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Documenting what is known about Australia's 14 species of python, this book covers their history, anatomy and physiology, behaviour, reproduction, food and feeding, conservation and management, and captive care. The book is illustrated with spectacular photos.
Pythons of Australia
Author: Brian A. Kend
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Australian Snakes
Author: Richard Shine
Publisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 9780801482618
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Drawing on years of experience and an impressive grasp of the literature, Richard Shine covers the day-to-day lives of snakes, discussing their anatomy, evolution, and habitat, and describing their behavior, sex habits, life history, and diet.
Publisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 9780801482618
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Drawing on years of experience and an impressive grasp of the literature, Richard Shine covers the day-to-day lives of snakes, discussing their anatomy, evolution, and habitat, and describing their behavior, sex habits, life history, and diet.
The Snakes of Australia
Author: Gerard Krefft
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Sea snakes
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Sea snakes
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
The Complete Carpet Python
Author: E. C. O. Herpetological Publishing & Distribution
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780983278924
Category : Morelia
Languages : en
Pages : 339
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780983278924
Category : Morelia
Languages : en
Pages : 339
Book Description
Pythons
Author: Mary Ann McDonald
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 9781560652960
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and different varieties of pythons.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 9781560652960
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and different varieties of pythons.
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.