Venomous Terrestrial Snakes of the Middle East - Hardcover

Russell, Findlay E. And Campbell, James R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 3899734467 ISBN 13: 9783899734461

Publisher: Chimaira, 2015

Synopsis

Pp. 186 (6, ads); 304 photographs (200+ in color), 33 maps, 20 line-drawings. Color pictorial laminated white boards (hardcover), lettered on the spine and front cover in white and red, lg 8vo. This volume is an important contribution to the understanding of the snake fauna in a region where bites from venomous snakes are common. Venomous snakes are a substantial and ecologically important part of the biodiversity of the Middle East and constitute some of the more well-known species in that part of the world. Wide ranging species like the Blunt-nosed Viper (Macrovipera lebetina) and the Asian Saw-scaled Viper (Echis carinatus), which contributes to a large number of lethal bites are well known (from the preface). No ownership marks and no signs of use.

Edition details

• Publisher: Chimaira
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3899734467
• ISBN 13: 9783899734461
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 186