A Complete Guide to the Snakes of Southern Africa

A Complete Guide to the Snakes of Southern Africa
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Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Total Pages : 1026
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ISBN-10 : 9781775847489
ISBN-13 : 1775847489
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Download or read book A Complete Guide to the Snakes of Southern Africa written by Johan Marais and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2022-09-08 with total page 1026 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This long-awaited third edition of A Complete Guide to the Snakes of Southern Africa has been updated, revised and expanded. New information based on scientific research relating to behaviour, identification, reproduction and snake venoms has been included in the species accounts. Features of this book: Covers all essential aspects of snake biology and behaviour; species descriptions are accompanied by full-colour photographs and distribution maps; simple icons make essential information available at a glance; a separate ‘key features’ box assists in quickly identifying species in the field; chapters on classification and identification, keeping snakes, and the treatment of snakebite supplement the species accounts. Sales points: A guide to all snakes, dangerous and harmless, in southern Africa; practical first-aid advice for snakebite; packed with full-colour images; icons, maps and concise text make identification simple.


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