[PDF] Spectacular Snakes Of Australia eBook

Author : Michael Cermak
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 13,71 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0643095942

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A real treat for any snake lover, richly illustrated with exceptional photographs.

Author : Michael Cermak
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 50,22 MB
Release : 2008-11-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 0643102809

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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.

Author : Peter Mirtschin
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 44,59 MB
Release : 2017-11
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 064310674X

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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 : Larry Slawson
Publisher : Larry Slawson
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 19,49 MB
Release : 2020-07-02
Category : Nature
ISBN :

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This eBook examines the ten most venomous snakes in Australia. It provides a direct analysis of each snake's behavioral patterns, venom toxicity, and danger posed to humans.

Author : Richard Shine
Publisher : Raupo
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 31,29 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Snakes
ISBN : 9781876334253

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This book is not a field guide: rather it is an insight into the biology and life history of snakes in and around Australia. It opens the door on an exciting and relatively new area of research. Dr Shine has pioneered much of this work himself and may be considered Australia's foremost authority on snakes. Although the foundations of this book are truly scientific, it has a light and easy style, peppered with amusing and occasionally alarming anecdotes. It is a book for the curious general reader and for zoologists and ecologists everywhere.

Author : Gerry Swan
Publisher :
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 32,35 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Poisonous snakes
ISBN : 9781877069574

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This book is an introduction to those fascinating and misunderstood reptiles - snakes. From northern hotspots to the temperate areas of Tasmania, What Snake is That? outlines more than 100 of the known Australian species, grouped according to their ecology, or behavioural traits. From the secretive, burrowing blind snakes (Ramphotyphlops) to the swift, keen-eyed whipsnakes (Demansia) and the lethal taipans (Oxyuranus). Scientific and common names are used along with identification features, and key species pointers are included. Reptile experts and authors Gerry Swan and Steve Wilson have written an invaluable resource for the enthusiastic amateur or keen naturalist who needs a quick reference guide to snakes

Author : Harold Cogger
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 1649 pages
File Size : 36,72 MB
Release : 2014-03-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 0643109781

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Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia is a complete guide to Australia’s rich and varied herpetofauna, including frogs, crocodiles, turtles, tortoises, lizards and snakes. For each of the 1218 species there is a description of its appearance, distribution and habits. Each species is accompanied by a distribution map and, in most cases, a colour photograph of the living animal. The book includes 130 simple-to-use dichotomous keys that in most cases allow a specimen in hand to be identified. In addition, it has a comprehensive list of scientific references for those wishing to conduct more in-depth research, an extensive glossary, and basic guides to the collection, preservation and captive care of specimens. This classic work, originally published in 1975, has been completely brought up to date. This seventh edition includes all species described prior to October 2013.

Author : Australian Geographic Staff
Publisher : Australian Geographic
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 48,71 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Dangerous animals
ISBN : 9781742455075

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With fast facts, full colour illustrations and images from Australian Geographic's image library this book has everything you need to know about Australia's scariest snakes!

Author : Scott Eipper
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,47 MB
Release : 2020-09-04
Category : Snakes
ISBN : 9781912081509

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An easy to use identification guide covering all of Australia's 236 snake species and subspecies.