Poisonous Snakes of the World - Softcover

U. S. Department Of Navy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 048626629X ISBN 13: 9780486266299

Publisher: Dover Pubns, 1991

Synopsis

Great book on the poisonous snakes from around the world. Many excellent photographs and descriptions of habitat, and what to look for. . . . . . TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1.) General information -- 2.) Precautions to avoid snakebites -- 3.) How to recognize snake venom poisoning (symptoms and signs) -- 4.) First aid -- 5.) Medical treatment -- 6.) Recognition of poisonous snakes -- 7.) Distribution and identification of poisonous land snakes -- 7a.) North America -- 7b.) Mexico and Central America -- 7c.) South America and the West Indies -- 7d.) Europe -- 7e.) North Africa -- 7f.) Central and Southern Africa -- 7g.) The near and middle East -- 7h.) Southeast Asia -- 7i.) The far East -- 7j.) Australia and the Pacific islands -- 8.) The sea snakes -- 9.) Antivenin sources.

About this edition

• Publisher: Dover Pubns
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 048626629X
• ISBN 13: 9780486266299
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 232