Steve Spawls, Bill Branch

The Dangerous Snakes of Africa (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

The definitive reference guide to all of Africa's venomous snakes, written by two internationally acclaimed herpetologists.

Africa is a true hotspot for snake diversity, with several hundred species. Unfortunately, a scared snake or one that is trodden on may bite, and some species have venom that can prove fatal.

The Dangerous Snakes of Africa is an indispensable guide to these reptiles. It covers all 137 dangerous snake species in Africa, along with another 70 species that are easily confused with them. All are described, with each account looking in detail at their identification, habitat and distribution, behaviour and venom, as well as how to treat bites and a selection of photographs, accompanied by an accurate range map. Introductory sections cover the major snake groups, their venom characteristics, how to avoid snake bites and first-aid advice.

This comprehensive book is an essential tool for all naturalists, conservationists, educators, field workers and medical personnel throughout Africa.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury UK
• Seitenzahl: 336
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. April 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781472960283
• Artikelnr.: 59304907

Autorenporträt

Steve Spawls is a herpetologist with a particular interest in the reptiles of East Africa. He was co-author of A Field Guide to the Reptiles of East Africa (A&C Black) and has written many key papers on the reptiles and amphibians of the region. He is an expert on the natural history of Kenya and co-author of Kenya: A Natural History.