[PDF] The Venomous Reptiles Of Latin America eBook

Author : Jonathan A. Campbell
Publisher :
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 50,86 MB
Release : 2004
Category : America
ISBN :

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Since the publication of The Venomous Reptiles of Latin America by Cornell University Press in 1989, scientific discoveries and taxonomic changes have resulted in the addition of many taxa and species to the herpetology of the Western Hemisphere. This updated, heavily rewritten, and greatly expanded version of that book now includes accounts of all 192 species of venomous snakes and lizards found in the Western Hemisphere. Volume I includes a table of contents, list of tables, preface, introduction, and regional/country accounts with related bilingual identification keys and vegetation and topographic maps. Genus and species accounts in this volume treat all of the lizards, coralsnakes, and seasnakes; these accounts are accompanied by color photographs of individual species. Volume II begins with the pitvipers, including all known species of rattlesnakes. This volume features four chapters by experts on mimicry, evolution, and snakebite treatment in tropical and temperate America. A glossary, literaturecited section, and index serve both volumes. Color photographs portray pitvipers, including rattlesnakes, and the damage done by snakebite.

Author : Bryan Fry
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 34,32 MB
Release : 2015-05-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 0190297581

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Venom research and technology has advanced greatly, rapidly transforming our knowledge of reptile venoms. Research advances, like the development of molecular systematics, provide the framework necessary to reconstruct the evolutionary history of glands and fangs. Such research developments have expanded our understanding of venom's evolution and its usefulness in therapeutic development. The results of this punctuated toxin molecular evolutionary expansion include protein neofunctionalization. While these changes may impact antivenom efficacy, this molecular diversity also facilitates their usefulness in the development of novel drug therapies. Venomous Reptiles And Their Toxins brings together the world's leading toxinologists in this comprehensive study of the entire scope of reptile venoms, from clinical effects to evolution to drug design and development. The book contains detailed applied chapters on clinical care of the envenomed patient, ineffective traditional or modern remedies, occupational considerations involved in the maintenance of institutional venomous reptile collections, veterinary care for venomous reptiles and research methods used in venom research. This book also devotes a chapter to each toxin class found in reptile venoms, detailing the full trajectory of research on the peptide or protein in question. These chapters discuss each toxin's respective role in the envenomation process through to how each has been explored for their biomedical potential. This book is a unique resource for anyone working with venomous reptiles.

Author : Scott Shupe
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 17,84 MB
Release : 2011-02-23
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1616081821

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Rattlesnake? Copperhead? Cottonmouth? When to stay and when to run from nature s coolest...

Author : Department of the Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 24,84 MB
Release : 2013-07
Category : Medical
ISBN : 162087623X

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The famous Navy manual, now updated and back in...

Author : Mark O'Shea
Publisher : Bloomsbury Academic
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 48,28 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Poisonous snakes
ISBN : 9781843309727

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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.

Author : John Bankston
Publisher : Mitchell Lane
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 20,77 MB
Release : 2022-12-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1545756406

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The Bothrops is good at making itself look like food. Its tail attracts other animals. When they get too close, the Bothrops strikes! Its venom is powerful and fast acting. Plus, some of these snakes are huge –– over six feet long and weighing as much as a big bag of potatoes. Learn all about this careful killer in Bothrops: South America's Highly Venomous Snake. Part of the series Lethal Strikers: Latin America's Deadliest Snakes, this book is filled with exciting, full-color photos and information on one of the deadliest snakes on the planet.

Author : Larry Slawson
Publisher : Larry Slawson
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 13,17 MB
Release : 2022-08-18
Category : Nature
ISBN :

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This eBook examines and ranks the 10 deadliest snakes of Latin America. It provides a brief overview of each animal, followed by a discussion of their behavioral traits, venom toxicity (in relation to humans), and general characteristics.

Author : John Bankston
Publisher : Mitchell Lane
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 35,29 MB
Release : 2022-12-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1545756384

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With their bright bands of red, black, yellow, and white rings on their body, the coral snake is very pretty. It's also very deadly. This speedy killer mainly attacks other snakes. It can swallow a foot-long snake whole. The Coral Snake: South America's Deadly Venomous Snake explores how this beautiful snake lives and feeds. Just one title in the Lethal Strikers: Latin America's Deadliest Snakes series, this book is filled with stunning photographs and loads of details about this colorful snake.

Author : Carl H. Ernst
Publisher : Smithsonian Inst Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 17,8 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781560981145

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A guide to identifying all venomous reptiles north of Mexico, from copperheads, cottonmouths, and rattlesnakes to the Gila monster