poisonous snakes

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of cobras.

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

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, food habits, and defense mechanisms of this poisonous pit viper.

Describes physical characteristics, habitat, food habits, and defense mechanisms of this reptile whose bite can kill a human and even an elephant.

Discusses the life cycle, habitats, and behavior of rattlesnakes and describes some of the thirty-one different species found in the Western Hemisphere.

Discusses the best known of the poisonous snakes, which use poison mainly for killing or paralyzing their prey, as an aid to digestion, and for protection.

Photographs, text, and fact boxes answer questions and provide information about venomous snakes, discussing physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats.

Describes the physical characteristics and habitat of several different poisonous snakes and their benefits to man.

Describes a variety of venomous snakes from around the world and discusses their habitats, how they produce poison, and their natural enemies.

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.