Dangerous Snakes of Australia

Ithaca 2024, kt.,249 Seiten viele Abb. This book is an indispensable field guide to all 141 identified species of venomous elapid snakes on the continent. Through detailed species accounts, Mike Swan introduces readers to the physical features, habitat, behaviour, and other distinctive characteristics of some of the most charismatic—and deadly—snakes in the world. The book additionally aims to further conservation efforts through providing important conservation in-formation. The book features, - Over 350 color photos, drawings, and range maps, Coverage of both terrestrial and marine snakes, Up-to-date descriptions of morphological features, habitats, behaviour, and other natural history information, Information on lethality, antivenoms, and the first aid treatment of snake bites.