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 it will be an essential reference for
herpetologists, toxinologists, physicians, zoo personnel, and private
snake collectors.