The Dangerous Snakes of Africa
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Sprache:Englisch
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Verlag:Princeton University Press
Fr. 54.90
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Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
04.08.2020
Verlag
Princeton University PressSeitenzahl
336
Maße (L/B/H)
21.4/13.5/1.8 cm
Gewicht
666 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-0-691-20792-6
The definitive reference guide to all of Africa's venomous and dangerous snakes
Africa is home to several hundred snake species, including some of the world's most dangerous. The Dangerous Snakes of Africa is an indispensable guide to all 137 of these perilous species, both venomous and nonvenomous, and also looks at another 70 species that can be easily mistaken for them. All species accounts include details on identification, habitat, distribution, behavior, and venom, along with information on how to treat bites, a selection of photographs, and an accurate range map. Introductory sections discuss the major snake groups, their venom characteristics, how to avoid snake bites, and first-aid advice. Comprehensive and definitive, this is an essential guide for snake lovers and herpetologists, and a useful tool for naturalists, conservationists, educators, field workers, and medical personnel throughout Africa.- Features all 137 species of dangerous snakes found in Africa
- Looks at venomous and nonvenomous varieties, including pythons and constrictors
- Includes details on identification, habitat, distribution, and behavior
- Introduces major snake groups, their venom characteristics, how to avoid snake bites, and first-aid advice
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