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Venomous Snakes of the World
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“A very clean and straight copy in like dust jacket. 160 pp.”
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller notes
- “A very clean and straight copy in like dust jacket. 160 pp.”
- ISBN
- 9780691124360
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Princeton University Press
ISBN-10
0691124361
ISBN-13
9780691124360
eBay Product ID (ePID)
46467574
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
160 Pages
Publication Name
Venomous Snakes of the World
Language
English
Subject
Animals / Reptiles & Amphibians, Life Sciences / Zoology / Ichthyology & Herpetology, Life Sciences / Zoology / General
Publication Year
2005
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Nature, Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
48.1 Oz
Item Length
9.5 in
Item Width
7.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
2005-920576
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"This is a large book with more than 150 quality full-color photographs, some of which may frighten the serpent-phobic." ---Alvin Hutchinson, Library Journal, "This is a large book with more than 150 quality full-color photographs, some of which may frighten the serpent-phobic." --Alvin Hutchinson, Library Journal, If you want a world of information on venomous snakes then look no further than Venomous Snakes of the World . I promise you that you will find the text entertaining and the photos unforgettable., "[D]azzling, a photographic journey among the scaly and the lethal." ---Anneli Rufus, East Bay Express, "[D]azzling, a photographic journey among the scaly and the lethal."-- Anneli Rufus, East Bay Express, [D]azzling, a photographic journey among the scaly and the lethal. -- Anneli Rufus, East Bay Express, "[D]azzling, a photographic journey among the scaly and the lethal." --Anneli Rufus, East Bay Express, This is a large book with more than 150 quality full-color photographs, some of which may frighten the serpent-phobic. ---Alvin Hutchinson, Library Journal, "If you want a world of information on venomous snakes then look no further than Venomous Snakes of the World . I promise you that you will find the text entertaining and the photos unforgettable."-- The Flying Mullet, "Poisonous snakes have been part of human legends - and nightmares - since the beginning of time. O'Shea, a reptile expert and television host, brings to life the world of serpents from around the world [with] hundreds of stunning, often rare, photographs." -- The Globe & Mail, "If you want a world of information on venomous snakes then look no further than Venomous Snakes of the World . I promise you that you will find the text entertaining and the photos unforgettable." -- The Flying Mullet, Poisonous snakes have been part of human legends - and nightmares - since the beginning of time. O'Shea, a reptile expert and television host, brings to life the world of serpents from around the world [with] hundreds of stunning, often rare, photographs., [D]azzling, a photographic journey among the scaly and the lethal. ---Anneli Rufus, East Bay Express, Poisonous snakes have been part of human legends - and nightmares - since the beginning of time. O'Shea, a reptile expert and television host, brings to life the world of serpents from around the world [with] hundreds of stunning, often rare, photographs. -- The Globe & Mail, "Poisonous snakes have been part of human legends - and nightmares - since the beginning of time. O'Shea, a reptile expert and television host, brings to life the world of serpents from around the world [with] hundreds of stunning, often rare, photographs."-- The Globe & Mail, "This is a large book with more than 150 quality full-color photographs, some of which may frighten the serpent-phobic."-- Alvin Hutchinson, Library Journal
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
597.96165
Synopsis
In this comprehensive volume, a noted reptile expert brings to life the world of venomous snakes. Categorizing them by region rather than taxonomy, this book describes the anatomy of venomous snakes, their diversity, and their venom., Feared, revered, and often misunderstood, venomous snakes have been a source of legend and nightmare since time immemorial. In this comprehensive volume, author Mark O'Shea has combined expertly written, in-depth descriptions of the world's common and exotic venomous snakes, highlighted by previously unpublished gripping accounts of his adventures with snakes, including personal observations and several serious snakebite episodes. The book begins with a description of the anatomies of venomous snakes, along with their diversity and distribution. Also included is a unique in-depth look at the various types of snake venom and the ways that each type attacks the body. A section on anti-venom, including thoughts on the looming anti-venom crisis, is also presented. Information on the adaptations of ocean-dwelling snakes and issues of snake conservation as well as an examination of venomous lizards follow. From bamboo pitvipers to deep-diving seasnakes, and from adders and asps to terciopelos and the massasaugas, this book takes an original approach to examining these enthralling creatures. Rather than the typical taxonomic categorization, the snakes are grouped by geographic location: the Americas, Africa, Eurasia, Tropical Asia, Australasia, and the Oceans. Each section is illustrated with stunning and rare pictures, many of which were taken by the author himself. Suitable for professional snake handlers and armchair herpetologists alike, this extremely accessible book is an enthusiastic celebration of the diversity and beauty of venomous snakes worldwide. Explores the secret world of venomous snakes, revealing their habitats, characteristics, and hunting and feeding behaviors Contains thrilling details of O'Shea's own encounters with snakes Provides detailed information on venomous snake diversity, venom types, and conservation Includes a world map illustrating venomous snake distribution and detailed accounts of more than 170 species Features over 150 full-color photographs, many of them of extremely rare species
LC Classification Number
QL666.O6O766 2005
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- 26 Oct, 2021
Solid text. Not jjust a coffee table book.
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