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Reptiles of Victoria : A Guide to Identification and Ecology by A. John Coventry and Peter Robertson (2019, Trade Paperback)

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Reptiles of Victoria is the first publication to describe all reptiles known to occur within Victoria. It also indicates the level of risk that the venomous snakes pose to humans and includes a brief section on first aid for snake bites.

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PublisherCSIRO Publishing

ISBN-100643093931

ISBN-139780643093935

eBay Product ID (ePID)15038842624

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Book TitleReptiles of Victoria : a Guide to Identification and Ecology

Number of Pages336 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicLife Sciences / Ecology, Animals / Reptiles & Amphibians, General, Australia & New Zealand

Publication Year2019

IllustratorYes

GenreNature, Science, History

AuthorA. John Coventry, Peter Robertson

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Weight29.2 Oz

Item Length9.8 in

Item Width6.5 in

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SynopsisReptiles of Victoria is the first publication to describe all reptiles known to occur withinVictoria. It contains keys and illustrated descriptions to allow identificationof all 123 native, introduced and vagrant reptile species, and describes theirbiology, ecology, distributions and the habitats in which they live. It alsoindicates the level of risk that the venomous snakes pose to humans andincludes a brief section on first aid for snake bites., Winner of the 2019 Whitley Award for Natural History Victoria's reptile population is not often encountered by urban dwellers, with many species rare or threatened. You may have glimpsed a skink darting into the undergrowth, a snake slithering along a walking path or a blue-tongued lizard sunning itself near your garden shed. Yet the turtles, skinks, geckos, goannas, snakes and other reptiles that call Victoria home are fascinating and important members of the urban and rural ecosystems. Reptiles of Victoria is the first publication to describe all reptiles known to occur within Victoria. It contains keys and illustrated descriptions to allow identification of all 123 native, introduced and vagrant reptile species and describes their biology, ecology, distributions and the habitats in which they live. It also indicates the level of risk that the venomous snakes pose to humans and includes a brief section on first aid for snake bites. Natural history enthusiasts and professional and amateur herpetologists will find this an essential guide., Victoria's reptile population is not often encountered by urban dwellers, with many species rare or threatened. You may have glimpsed a skink darting into the undergrowth, a snake slithering along a walking path or a blue-tongued lizard sunning itself near your garden shed. Yet the turtles, skinks, geckos, goannas, snakes and other reptiles that call Victoria home are fascinating and important members of the urban and rural ecosystems. Reptiles of Victoria is the first publication to describe all reptiles known to occur within Victoria. It contains keys and illustrated descriptions to allow identification of all 123 native, introduced and vagrant reptile species, and describes their biology, ecology, distributions and the habitats in which they live. It also indicates the level of risk that the venomous snakes pose to humans and includes a brief section on first aid for snake bites. Natural history enthusiasts and professional and amateur herpetologists will find this an essential guide.

LC Classification NumberQL663