Australia’s venomous snakes are widely viewed as the world’s most
deadly and are regarded with cautious curiosity, fascination, and
regrettably, fear. Australia’s Dangerous Snakes examines the
biology, natural history, venom properties, and bite treatment of
medically-important, venomous marine and terrestrial snakes. It
contains comprehensive identification profiles for each species,
supported by keys and photographs. In addition to their medical
importance, the environmental roles of these snakes and the threats
that are causing the decline of many of these reptiles are
discussed. Drawing on the authors’ experience in the fields of
herpetology, toxinology, and clinical medicine, this book
stimulates respect and admiration and dispels fear of Australia’s
fascinating snakes.
Australia’s Dangerous Snakes will provide hours of rewarding
reading and valuable information for anyone interested in
Australia’s unique wildlife and natural history, and it will be an
essential reference for herpetologists, toxinologists, physicians,
zoo personnel, and private snake collectors.