poisonous snakes

Contains an illustrated guide to the venomous snakes of the world, arranged by geographic region; and includes general information on snake anatomy, diversity and distribution, types of venoms, and conservation, as well as a look at venomous lizards.

Kate Jackson, a Canadian herpetologist, describes her expedition to make a record of the poisonous snakes amphibians living in the swamp forests of the northern Congo, and tells how she enlisted native peoples from the villages to help her collect specimens.

Describes different types of vipers, why they attack, what is being done to try to control them, and what you can do to protect yourself.

Provides a wealth of basic information about this poisonous pit viper, including its physical characteristics, habitat, food habits, and defense mechanisms.

Photographs and easy-to-follow text introduces early readers to the dangers of being bitten by poisonous snakes, and discusses venom, killer snakes, treatment, and other related topics.

Simple text and color photographs introduce young readers to adders, looking at what they are, where they live, and how they eat.

Introduces snakes and why they sometimes attack humans, and tells of some real-life snake attacks.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, natural environment, and relationship to human beings of the various species of Copperheads.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, natural environment, and relationship to human beings of various species of cottonmouths, also known as water moccasins.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, natural environment and relationship to human beings of the various species of mambas.