The Snakes Of South Africa

Author : Johan Marais
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 192054464X
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Complete Guide to the Snakes of Southern Africa written by Johan Marais and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2011-11-05 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This detailed and comprehensive guide to the 151 snakes indigenous to southern Africa covers all essential aspects of snake biology and behaviour. Now in its second edition, A Complete Guide to Snakes of Southern Africa has been updated, revised and expanded to include at least 11 newly discovered and 30 re-classified species and sub-species. New information based on international scientific research has been included in the species accounts relating to behaviour, identification, reproduction and snake venoms. Species descriptions are now accompanied by full-colour photographs. Simple icons make essential information available at a glance. A separate 'look out for' box assists in quickly identifying species in the field. Chapters on classification and identification, keeping snakes, and the prevention and treatment of snakebite supplement the species accounts. This readable and user-friendly guide will be invaluable to herpetologists, snake collectors, hikers, gardeners, campers and householders, or anyone who may encounter or want to know more about these fascinating and widely misunderstood reptiles.

Author : William R. Branch
Publisher : Ralph Curtis Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Field Guide to Snakes and Other Reptiles of Southern Africa written by William R. Branch and published by Ralph Curtis Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The herpetological studies in southern Africa have undergone a renaissance sine the original Field Guide to the Snakes and Other Reptiles of Southern Africa was published more than a decade ago. 83 new species have been discovered in that time, a rate of one every 44 days.

Author : Vivian Frederick M. FitzSimons
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Field Guide to the Snakes of Southern Africa written by Vivian Frederick M. FitzSimons and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Johan Marais
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780620243872
Total Pages : 18 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Snakes of Southern Africa written by Johan Marais and published by . This book was released on 2007-10 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An A5 laminated fold-out field guide featuring dangerous and common harmless snakes found in Southern Africa. Includes a Snake Bite First Aid and Treatment section.

Author : Graham Alexander
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 1431702250
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Guide to the Reptiles of Southern Africa written by Graham Alexander and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2013-03-13 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Southern Africa is home to a remarkably diverse and rich reptile fauna, which is presented in this book in a lively and accessible way. A Guide to the Reptiles of Southern Africa introduces the 517 species currently described in the region and presents interesting insight on reptile identification and diversity, distribution patterns, and biology and behaviour. It also offers tips on finding and observing reptiles, as well as unravelling the facts and fallacies of snakebite. Southern African reptiles fall into three main groups (orders): snakes and lizards, crocodiles and shelled reptiles, and each group comprises in turn a number of related families and sub-groups, which form the basic structure of the book. The reptiles are discussed within their relevant groups according to appearance, biology, reproduction, distribution and conservation status. Informative panels with simple icons provide key information on distribution, typical habitat and period of activity, and a wealth of full-colour photographs brings the subject matter vividly to life.

Author : Frederick William Fitzsimons
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 578 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Snakes of South Africa written by Frederick William Fitzsimons and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Steve Spawls
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472960270
Total Pages : 602 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Dangerous Snakes of Africa written by Steve Spawls and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-04-16 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive reference guide to all of Africa's venomous snakes, written by two internationally acclaimed herpetologists. Africa is a true hotspot for snake diversity, with several hundred species. Unfortunately, a scared snake or one that is trodden on may bite, and some species have venom that can prove fatal. The Dangerous Snakes of Africa is an indispensable guide to these reptiles. It covers all 137 dangerous snake species in Africa, along with another 70 species that are easily confused with them. All are described, with each account looking in detail at their identification, habitat and distribution, behaviour and venom, as well as how to treat bites and a selection of photographs, accompanied by an accurate range map. Introductory sections cover the major snake groups, their venom characteristics, how to avoid snake bites and first-aid advice. This comprehensive book is an essential tool for all naturalists, conservationists, educators, field workers and medical personnel throughout Africa.

Author : Vivian Frederick M. FitzSimons
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Field Guide to the Snakes of Southern Africa written by Vivian Frederick M. FitzSimons and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Frederick William Fitzsimons
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 580 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Snakes of South Africa written by Frederick William Fitzsimons and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Bill Branch
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 1775843777
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pocket Guide Snakes and other reptiles of Southern Africa written by Bill Branch and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2016-03-30 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Southern Africa is home to a diverse reptile fauna of more than 600 species. Of these, nearly 70% are endemic to the region, being found nowhere else. This compact guide features 276 of the more colourful and conspicuous species, as well as those unique to or endangered in the region. This up-to-date guide makes an ideal travelling companion on trips to the wildlife areas of southern Africa. It features: authoritative text describing key identification features and symbols depicting endangered and venomous species; full-colour photographs of the featured species; distribution maps showing the range of each species; thumbnail outlines of each family group, enabling quick identification.