Carl and Evelyn Ernst have completely revised their landmark reference
Venomous Reptiles of North America to present the most comprehensive
review of these animals in years.
Volume One of this definitive work presents dramatically improved
species accounts of the venomous lizards and elapid and viperid snakes
found north of Mexico's twenty-fifth parallel. Volume Two will cover the
twenty-one rattlesnakes found in the United States, Canada, and, for the
first time, species found only in northern Mexico.
Ernst and Ernst have painstakingly researched and verified the highly
valuable and detailed information in this volume, including every detail
of the lives of these fascinating and sometimes deadly animals.
Venomous Reptiles of the United States, Canada, and Northern Mexico
provides facts on each animal's diet, reproductive behavior, physiology,
ecology, and conservation status. The book also covers details on
snakebite, how venom is delivered, venom composition, antivenom
production, and medical treatments of envenomation. Each species account
includes vivid photographs that aid with identification and detailed
maps that show the species range.
Venomous Reptiles of the United States, Canada, and Northern Mexico
represents the latest research on these animals and includes the most
extensive bibliography of literature on the subject. Anyone with an
interest in venom, snakes, or herpetology in general will find a wealth
of information within the pages of these impressive volumes.