{"product_id":"the-dangerous-snakes-of-africa-paperback","title":"The Dangerous Snakes of Africa - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eStephen Spawls\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBill Branch\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe definitive reference guide to all of Africa's venomous and dangerous snakes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfrica is home to several hundred snake species, including some of the world's most dangerous. \u003ci\u003eThe Dangerous Snakes of Africa\u003c\/i\u003e is an indispensable guide to all 137 of these perilous species, both venomous and nonvenomous, and also looks at another 70 species that can be easily mistaken for them. All species accounts include details on identification, habitat, distribution, behavior, and venom, along with information on how to treat bites, a selection of photographs, and an accurate range map. Introductory sections discuss the major snake groups, their venom characteristics, how to avoid snake bites, and first-aid advice. Comprehensive and definitive, this is an essential guide for snake lovers and herpetologists, and a useful tool for naturalists, conservationists, educators, field workers, and medical personnel throughout Africa.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures all 137 species of dangerous snakes found in Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooks at venomous and nonvenomous varieties, including pythons and constrictors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes details on identification, habitat, distribution, and behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduces major snake groups, their venom characteristics, how to avoid snake bites, and first-aid advice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephen Spawls\u003c\/b\u003e has spent several decades in Africa, focusing on herpetology. His books include \u003ci\u003eReptiles and Amphibians of East Africa\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eKenya: A Natural History\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eBill Branch\u003c\/b\u003e (1946-2018) was one of Africa's most well-known herpetologists. His books include \u003ci\u003eField Guide to Snakes and Other Reptiles of Southern Africa\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTortoises, Terrapins, and Turtles of Africa\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.4 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 04, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769024315680,"sku":"9780691207926","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/8375f1b8f5d7c92bd32215cfbcad1f69.webp?v=1780341256","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-dangerous-snakes-of-africa-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}