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Author : Rupert Wilkey
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780954298333
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (983 download)
Download or read book Venomous Snakes of Malawi written by Rupert Wilkey and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Rupert Wilkey
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (598 download)
Download or read book Malawi's Venomous Snakes written by Rupert Wilkey and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-07 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Malawi's Venous Snakes is an identification guide to the 19 species of venomous snake that can inflict a fatal bite on humans.This pocket size book also gives a guide to the SYMPTOMS and TREATMENT of bites from each species. Its a must for anyone living or travelling to Malawi.
Author : Rupert Wilkey and
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781366110886
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (18 download)
Download or read book Snakes of Malawi written by Rupert Wilkey and and published by . This book was released on 2017-04-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 3rd edition of SNAKES OF MALAWI has taken 40 years of field research to complete and is the most up-to-date snake guide on the country's snakes in more than half a century.This book contains 64 distribution maps, 98 colour photographs and 130 head scale drawings that together accurately describe all of the 64 recorded species found in the country.Malawi has quite a selection of species for such a small land area, but out of the 64 only 12 have the potential to kill a human. That means that over 80% of all recorded species are non-fatal to humans. In fact 43% are completely harmless and carry no venom at all.This guide will provide easy and fast identification of all species, together with bite treatment.A softcover version is available through Amazon from the 17th of April 2017.
Author : John Royle
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 56 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)
Download or read book An Introduction to the Common Snakes of Malawi written by John Royle and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Rupert Wilkey
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780368185083
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (85 download)
Download or read book Snakes of Malawi written by Rupert Wilkey and published by . This book was released on 2019-01-23 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new 2019 edition of The Snakes of Malawi, covering 65 species.
Author : Philip Briggs
Publisher : Bradt Travel Guides
ISBN 13 : 184162313X
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (416 download)
Download or read book Malawi written by Philip Briggs and published by Bradt Travel Guides. This book was released on 2010 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Travel and holiday.
Author : Darren Pietersen
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 1775847179
Total Pages : 307 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (758 download)
Download or read book Pocket Guide Snakes & Other Reptiles of Zambia & Malawi written by Darren Pietersen and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2023-08-01 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zambia and Malawi are home to 240 reptile species, of which 114 are snakes, 108 lizards, 14 terrapins and tortoises, and 2 crocodiles. Of these, 15 species occur nowhere else on Earth. This first accessible pocket guide to the reptiles of these two tropical countries describes 186 of the most commonly encountered and colourful species, as well as those that are less conspicuous, rare and endemic to the region. A brief, informative introduction details the region’s reptile diversity and habitat types and outlines different venom types and snakebite treatments. Handy and compact, this up-to-date guide makes a trusted travelling companion on trips to the wildlife areas, parks and reserves of these two spectacular countries. Succinct species descriptions cover key identification features. Clear full-colour photographs accompany species descriptions. Up-to-date distribution maps show the range of each species. Symbols for snake species denote the level of danger each snake’s venom poses for humans, from harmless to life-threatening. Sales points: Handy, compact and easy to use. Highlights diagnostic features to assist with identification. Colour photographs and distribution maps for all featured species. Authors are regional herpetology experts.
Author : Darren Pietersen
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 1775847381
Total Pages : 741 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (758 download)
Download or read book Snakes and other Reptiles of Zambia and Malawi written by Darren Pietersen and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2021-10-01 with total page 741 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zambia and Malawi are home to 240 known snake, lizard, terrapin, tortoise and crocodile species. Snakes and other Reptiles of Zambia and Malawi is the first field guide to describe every species of reptile known to occur in this region – including 14 endemics and several new discoveries. Comprehensive descriptions of each order, suborder, family, genus and species. Species descriptions cover identifying features, behaviour, prey and predators, reproduction, range, and danger to humans. Accounts are supported by stunning colour photographs and up-to-date distribution maps that draw on over 16,000 recorded observations. Dichotomous identification keys guide users to the correct genus and species. Introduction includes clear diagrams of morphological features and unpacks the region’s biogeography and diverse habitat types, different venom types and the basic principles of snakebite treatment. This comprehensive field guide – the first of its kind for the region – will appeal to both experienced herpetologists and nature enthusiasts in general. Sales points: Definitive guide to the 240 known reptile species of Zambia and Malawi; authoritative text by leaders in the field; up to date, including several new discoveries; supported by excellent colour photographs; accessible to both scientists and laypersons.
Author : Darren Pietersen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781775847168
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (471 download)
Download or read book Pocket Guide to Snakes & Other Reptiles of Zambia and Malawi written by Darren Pietersen and published by . This book was released on 2023-10-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compact, portable identification guide featuring 187 of the known 240 snake and other reptile species in Zambia and Malawi. Includes succinct descriptions, colour photographs and distribution maps for each species.
Author : Darren W. Pietersen
Publisher : Struik Nature Field Guides
ISBN 13 : 9781775847373
Total Pages : 544 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (473 download)
Download or read book Field Guide to Snakes and Other Reptiles of Zambia and Malawi written by Darren W. Pietersen and published by Struik Nature Field Guides. This book was released on 2022-02 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A definitive guide to the 240 known snake, lizard, terrapin, tortoise and crocodile species of Zambia and Malawi (including new discoveries) - the first comprehensive guide of its kind for the region.
Author : Larry Slawson
Publisher : Larry Slawson
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (661 download)
Download or read book The Top 10 Deadliest Snakes in Africa written by Larry Slawson and published by Larry Slawson. This book was released on 2022-02-04 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eBook examines and ranks the 10 deadliest snakes on the African continent. It provides a brief overview of each snake's behavioral patterns, general traits, and venom toxicity in relation to humans and animals.
Author : Johan Marais
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 1775847489
Total Pages : 1026 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (758 download)
Download or read book A Complete Guide to the Snakes of Southern Africa written by Johan Marais and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2022-09-08 with total page 1026 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This long-awaited third edition of A Complete Guide to the Snakes of Southern Africa has been updated, revised and expanded. New information based on scientific research relating to behaviour, identification, reproduction and snake venoms has been included in the species accounts. Features of this book: Covers all essential aspects of snake biology and behaviour; species descriptions are accompanied by full-colour photographs and distribution maps; simple icons make essential information available at a glance; a separate ‘key features’ box assists in quickly identifying species in the field; chapters on classification and identification, keeping snakes, and the treatment of snakebite supplement the species accounts. Sales points: A guide to all snakes, dangerous and harmless, in southern Africa; practical first-aid advice for snakebite; packed with full-colour images; icons, maps and concise text make identification simple.
Author : Steve Spawls
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472960270
Total Pages : 602 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (729 download)
Download or read book The Dangerous Snakes of Africa written by Steve Spawls and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-04-16 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Author : Scott Shupe
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1616081821
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (16 download)
Download or read book U.S. Guide to Venomous Snakes and Their Mimics written by Scott Shupe and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2011-02-23 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rattlesnake? Copperhead? Cottonmouth? When to stay and when to run from nature s coolest...
Author : Peter Mirtschin
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN 13 : 0643106758
Total Pages : 686 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (431 download)
Download or read book Australia's Dangerous Snakes written by Peter Mirtschin and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2017-11-01 with total page 686 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Author : John Bankston
Publisher : Mitchell Lane
ISBN 13 : 1545756333
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (457 download)
Download or read book Black Mamba: Africa's Longest Venomous Snake written by John Bankston and published by Mitchell Lane. This book was released on 2022-12-12 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The black mamba is a terrifying snake. It's huge, fast, and loaded with deadly venom. Every year, thousands of people die from mamba bites. Yet it is also misunderstood, a predator that would rather flee than fight. You can learn all about this incredible reptile in Black Mamba: Africa's Longest Venomous Snake. Part of the series Lethal Strikers: Africa's Deadliest Snakes, this book is filled with photos and information on how this snake lives and how it kills.
Author : Mark O'Shea
Publisher : Bloomsbury Academic
ISBN 13 : 9781843309727
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (97 download)
Download or read book Venomous Snakes of the World written by Mark O'Shea and published by Bloomsbury Academic. This book was released on 2005 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All major and unusual venomous snakes, their range, habitats and venom, along with personal anecdotes (including snakebite stories) feature in this excellent book. Written by Mark O'Shea - one of the leading authorities on reptiles.
