[PDF] The Snakes Of Australia eBook

Author : Peter Mirtschin
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 686 pages
File Size : 21,1 MB
Release : 2017-11-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0643106758

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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 : Richard Shine
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 29,93 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780801482618

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Drawing on years of experience and an impressive grasp of the literature, Richard Shine covers the day-to-day lives of snakes, discussing their anatomy, evolution, and habitat, and describing their behavior, sex habits, life history, and diet.

Author : Scott Eipper
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 11,99 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.

Author : Larry Slawson
Publisher : Larry Slawson
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 44,33 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 : Michael Cermak
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 18,55 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 : Gerard Krefft
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 46,5 MB
Release : 2017-10-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780266200581

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Excerpt from The Snakes of Australia: An Illustrated and Descriptive Catalogue of All the Known Species I am under deep obligations to Dr. Albert Gunther, of the British Museum, whose splendid work on The Reptiles of British India has enabled me to add a full account of the Australian Sea Snakes. The gifted daughters of A. W. Scott, Esq., m.a. Miss Scott, and Mrs. Edward Forde - have done everything in their power to give correct figures of the reptiles illustrated. This task (one of peculiar difficulty, as every naturalist. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.