Author : Michael Cermak
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 47,76 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0643095942
A real treat for any snake lover, richly illustrated with exceptional photographs.
Author : Michael Cermak
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 16,50 MB
Release : 2008-11-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 0643102809
Spectacular Snakes of Australia showcases these beautiful creatures which play such an important part in our biodiversity. It portrays most of the species found in Australia, such as tiger snakes, copperheads, brown snakes, death adders and sea snakes, up close and personal. It also includes some unique photographs, such as the hatching of scrub pythons, that offer a rare glimpse into their more intimate lives. The informative text, based on the latest research, describes the reproductive biology, behaviour, predators and prey of these reptiles, as well as their habitat and conservation values. Readers will explore the importance of colours and patterns in allowing snakes to blend into their environment, their defence and attack mechanisms, and the adaptations they have undergone to cope with their surroundings. In addition, the author provides some anecdotes on his encounters with snakes, and clears up a few myths regarding snake behaviour. Richly illustrated with exceptional photographs, Spectacular Snakes of Australia features the deadly serious as well as the quirky – from snakes that love water to those with potent venom, and even snakes that are blind! This book is a real treat for snake lovers.
Author : Richard Shine
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 35,31 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780801482618
Drawing on years of experience and an impressive grasp of the literature, Richard Shine covers the day-to-day lives of snakes, discussing their anatomy, evolution, and habitat, and describing their behavior, sex habits, life history, and diet.
Author : Johann Ludwig Gerhard Krefft
Publisher :
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 35,67 MB
Release : 1869
Category :
ISBN :
Author : Australian Geographic Staff
Publisher : Australian Geographic
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 19,55 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Dangerous animals
ISBN : 9781742455075
With fast facts, full colour illustrations and images from Australian Geographic's image library this book has everything you need to know about Australia's scariest snakes!
Author : Peter Mirtschin
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 686 pages
File Size : 24,33 MB
Release : 2017-11-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0643106758
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 will be an essential reference for herpetologists, toxinologists, physicians, zoo personnel and private snake collectors.
Author : Larry Slawson
Publisher : Larry Slawson
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 18,27 MB
Release : 2020-07-02
Category : Nature
ISBN :
This eBook examines the ten most venomous snakes in Australia. It provides a direct analysis of each snake's behavioral patterns, venom toxicity, and danger posed to humans.
Author : Gerry Swan
Publisher : Reed New Holland
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 33,40 MB
Release : 2017-05-29
Category : Snakes
ISBN : 9781921517891
A new addition to our exciting series of concise field guides, it is the ultimate keep-in-your-pocket guide to Australian snakes. It may be diminutive in size but it punches well above its weight in terms of usefulness, being packed with more than 180 images of all the species most likely to be encountered in Australia. For each of the 170 main species accounts there is at least one photograph for identification and a brief written account listing key ID features, range and habitat, food and behaviour. The book covers all of the most common and widespread species likely to be encountered in Australia ndash; from pythons and tree snakes to taipans and sea snakes ndash; along with some of the more unusual and scarce species to look out for such as Pygmy Copperhead, Small-headed Blind Snake and Square-nosed Snake. The easy-to-use layouts and small size make it ideal for taking on days out or walks in the bush. It is ideal for beginners or wildlife-watchers of an intermediate level, and also for children as a first book on snakes.
Author : James Toohill
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 26,7 MB
Release : 2017-10-02
Category :
ISBN : 9781977916389
G'day, fellow people of the bush! My name is James Toohill and I am 11 years old. I wrote this book because of my passion and love for Australian snakes. When I was two years old, I was bitten on the hand by a red-bellied black snake in my backyard. LUCKILY I survived. Even though I was bitten, I still love snakes, and want to help educate other people on how amazing and important to the environment Australian snakes are. This book contains interesting facts about some of the different types of Australian snakes I have found in my backyard, which is located in the western region of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Some of them harmless, but others deadly poisonous. It is designed to assist the reader in identification of these fascinating creatures.
Author : Chris Bowman
Publisher : Bellwether Media
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 49,12 MB
Release : 2014-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1612119611
Also known as the Òfierce snake,Ó the inland taipan is one to watch out for. Said to have the strongest venom of any snake in the world, it kills with just one bite! Growing readers will slither through this title about a powerful snake that thrives under the brutal Australian sun.
