The Dangerous Snakes of Africa

Hardback with dustcover over original boards. Natural History: Species Directory: Venoms and Snakebite.

This fully illustrated guide to more than 90 species of dangerous snakes found in the African continent is the first attempt to combine such a wealth of herpetological, toxicological and related information.

As well as providing as much detailed description, identification and distribution data as possible, it also contains vital information on snakebite. It is therefore the ideal book for virtually everyone concerned with African snakes and with the treament of snakebite. For naturalists in the field, the traveller and the tourist, it provides an illustrated species- by- species guide with descriptive text, distribution maps and (wherever possible) photographs. For medical workers and lay personnel who may have to treat snakebite, venomous and otherwise, it contains a wealth of data on its varied effects, diagnosis and treatment, together with sources for further information and advice.

In addition to covering the front fanged snakes such as the elapids, sea snakes and vipers, the authors also include equivalent information on four species of back fanged tree snakes and the rock python. The authors point out the importance of conservation and discourage the erroneous persecution and killing of snakes.

The Dangerous Snakes of Africa is a milestone, bringing together in one, handy book the scarce and scattered observations on these important species. It is essential for anyone working in Africa, and is also an ideal reference for travellers, medical staff and herpetologists anywhere.

Title-Illustrated, Contents, Acknowledgements, Introduction. 192 pages text with supporting colour and black and white illustrations, distribution data, and images.

Very Good.

ISBN 9781868 125753