Download or read book Snakes Snakebite in Southern Africa written by Johan Marais and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2024-04-01 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential guide to identifying all dangerous snakes in the region, as well as several commonly encountered harmless snakes, Snakes and Snakebite in Southern Africa also describes the symptoms resulting from bites and gives practical advice on first aid measures. Now fully revised and expanded, this third edition includes nine additional species, over 250 new photographs, and the latest medical information. Simple icons, distribution maps, succinct text and full-colour photographs make this a clear, practical and easy-to-use guide. Sales points: A guide to all dangerous and common harmless snakes in southern Africa. Quick and practical first-aid advice. Packed with full-colour images. Icons, maps and concise text make identification simple.
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 740 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.
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:
Download or read book Snakes and Snake Bite in Southern Africa written by Johan Marais and published by New Holland Australia(AU). This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to snakes in Southern Africa. It isolates all of the region's most common harmless snakes, all the dangerous snakes and all those (non-dangerous) snakes that are likely to be confused with the dangerous species - a total of 48 snake species which people fear most or are most likely to encounter.
Download or read book Snakes Snakebite in Southern Africa written by Johan Marais and published by . This book was released on 2024-06-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This third edition of the popular, practical Snakes and Snakebite in Southern Africa has been updated with the latest information on snake identification, behavior, habitats and venom. Symptoms and the treatment of snakebites are clearly described and easy-to-follow advice is given on first-aid measures in case of a bite. Richly illustrated with full-color photographs that are accompanied by succinct text, distribution maps and simple icons, this is an essential guide to identifying both dangerous and harmless snakes commonly encountered in the region. The introduction debunks popular myths, gives tips on avoiding snakebites in the field, and explains various snake behaviors. It also gives a comprehensive overview of venom and antivenom. Handy and user-friendly, Snakes and Snakebite in Southern Africa will prove invaluable to all those with outdoor interests.
Download or read book Snakes and Snake bite written by John Visser and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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 2022-09-08 with total page 1026 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This long-awaited third edition of A Complete Guide to the Snakes of Southern Africa has been updated, revised and expanded. New information based on scientific research relating to behaviour, identification, reproduction and snake venoms has been included in the species accounts. Features of this book: Covers all essential aspects of snake biology and behaviour; species descriptions are accompanied by full-colour photographs and distribution maps; simple icons make essential information available at a glance; a separate ‘key features’ box assists in quickly identifying species in the field; chapters on classification and identification, keeping snakes, and the treatment of snakebite supplement the species accounts. Sales points: A guide to all snakes, dangerous and harmless, in southern Africa; practical first-aid advice for snakebite; packed with full-colour images; icons, maps and concise text make identification simple.
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.
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:
Download or read book Snakes and Snakebite written by John Visser and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Snakes of South Africa Their Venom and the Treatment of Snake Bite written by F. W. B. Fitzsimons and published by Sagwan Press. This book was released on 2018-02-07 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book The Snakes of South Africa Their Venom and the Treatment of Snake Bite written by Frederick William Fitzsimons and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-06-26 with total page 575 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Snakes of South Africa, Their Venom and the Treatment of Snake Bite Outside the realm of science little is known about snakes, and still less of their venom. The most innocent snakes are confounded with the most venomous. Beyond a few isolated contributions to various journals, there is no current literature on the snakes of South Africa, their venom, and the treatment of snake bite. The Kafir and Hottentot traditions and beliefs have been handed down and are accepted as facts by Colonists, hence erroneous ideas and beliefs prevail in regard to snakes, their venom, and the treatment of snake bite, and in consequence large numbers of useful lives are cut off annually - lives which, in the majority of cases, might have been saved. I have met many people who have lost their lives or been more or less invalided for life through the ignorant treatment applied for snake bite. A man of my acquaintance, in Rhodesia, was bitten on the hand by a venomous serpent. His friends immediately ligatured his arm in several places, poured a quart bottle of whisky neat down his throat, and then belaboured him unmercifully with sjamboks with the view of keeping him awake, the idea being that, if he were allowed to sink into a state of coma, he would die. The man was six months in hospital. His arm, owing to the long-continued application of the ligature, became gangrenous and had to be amputated. The lining membrane of his stomach was severely burned, and much of it irretrievably destroyed by the strong spirit, and to-day this man is minus his right arm, and is, moreover, an incurable dyspeptic. Again, the scientist Fontana, nearly a hundred years ago, conclusively proved that the outward and inward use of ammonia, as well as injecting it direct into the veins, was utterly useless as a curative agent for snake bite. Yet, from that time to the present day, the belief in its antidotal power in cases of snake bite has been, and is, well-nigh universal. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Snake Versus Man written by Johan Marais and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book SNAKES OF SOUTH AFRICA written by Frederick William 1875 Fitzsimons and published by Wentworth Press. This book was released on 2016-08-28 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book The Snakes of South Africa written by Frederick William Fitzsimons and published by Nabu Press. This book was released on 2014-02 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
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.
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.
