Download or read book Spectacular Snakes of Australia written by Michael Cermak and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2008-11-11 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Top 10 Most Venomous Snakes in Australia written by Larry Slawson and published by Larry Slawson. This book was released on 2020-07-02 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Australian Snakes written by Richard Shine and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Snakes of Australia written by Gerard Krefft and published by . This book was released on 1869 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Australia s Most Dangerous Snakes written by Australian Geographic Staff and published by Australian Geographic. This book was released on 2014 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!
Download or read book Inland Taipans written by Chris Bowman and published by Bellwether Media. This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Reed Concise Guide written by Gerry Swan and published by Reed New Holland. This book was released on 2017-05-29 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Australia s Dangerous Snakes written by Peter Mirtschin and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2017-11-01 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book What Snake is That written by Gerry Swan and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an introduction to those fascinating and misunderstood reptiles - snakes. From northern hotspots to the temperate areas of Tasmania, What Snake is That? outlines more than 100 of the known Australian species, grouped according to their ecology, or behavioural traits. From the secretive, burrowing blind snakes (Ramphotyphlops) to the swift, keen-eyed whipsnakes (Demansia) and the lethal taipans (Oxyuranus). Scientific and common names are used along with identification features, and key species pointers are included. Reptile experts and authors Gerry Swan and Steve Wilson have written an invaluable resource for the enthusiastic amateur or keen naturalist who needs a quick reference guide to snakes
Download or read book Dangerous Snakes of Australia written by Peter Mirtschin and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Snakes of Australia written by Gerard Krefft and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-12 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Snakes of Australia: An Illustrated and Descriptive Catalogue of All the Known Species I am under deep obligations to Dr. Albert Gunther, of the British Museum, whose splendid work on The Reptiles of British India has enabled me to add a full account of the Australian Sea Snakes. The gifted daughters of A. W. Scott, Esq., m.a. Miss Scott, and Mrs. Edward Forde - have done everything in their power to give correct figures of the reptiles illustrated. This task (one of peculiar difficulty, as every naturalist. 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 Pythons of Australia written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Documenting what is known about Australia's 14 species of python, this book covers their history, anatomy and physiology, behaviour, reproduction, food and feeding, conservation and management, and captive care. The book is illustrated with spectacular photos.
Download or read book Snake Like Charms written by Amanda Joy and published by Apollo Books. This book was released on 2017 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is grounded deep in reality, as are the snake cultures and legends it draws from. Author Amanda Joy is a poet from the Pilbara and Kimberley regions of Western Australia, origin of the Rainbow Serpent, the Great Spirit that represents the world's oldest religious tradition. According to Indigenous song-cycles, a snake literally created this country. These lines from the poem 'Your Ground' carry their wisdom lightly "snake says / be still / stand your ground / it the only protection we have.' This book quivers with snakes, consorting with birds and animals, in company with humans: "There's no animal alive / won't meet your eye." The author won the Peter Porter Poetry Prize, created by Australian Book Review, in 2016. ***.This book is teaming with life, it's a celebration of families surrounded by animals, a book where ideas snake through the lines like arteries. Amanda Joy's variegated language explores rebellious ideas, delves into the underground but remains compassionate. This poet takes a hard look at the world now and yet comes up with a hugely optimistic book.--Robert Adamson (Series: UWAP Poetry) [Subject: Poetry]
Download or read book A Naturalist s Guide to the Snakes of Australia written by Scott Eipper and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An easy to use identification guide covering all of Australia's 236 snake species and subspecies.
Download or read book The Snakes of Australia written by J. R. Kinghorn and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book So Many Snakes So Little Time written by Rick Shine and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2022-07-05 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Snakes are creatures of mystery, arousing fear in many people but fascination in a few. Recent research has transformed our understanding of the behaviour and ecology of these animals, revealed their important roles in diverse ecosystems, and discovered new and effective ways to conserve their populations and to promote coexistence between snakes and people. One of the leading contributors to that scientific revolution has been Prof Rick Shine. Based in Australia, whose snake fauna is diverse and often dangerous, his experiences and anecdotes will inspire a new generation of serpent scientists. Spellbinding stories highlight the challenges, frustrations, and joys of discovery, and give the reader a greater appreciation of these often-slandered slithering reptiles. Key Features Documents the important role played by a preeminent herpetologist. Focuses on research conducted in Australia, especially on snakes. Summarizes highly influential conservation studies. Explores the ways in which research has deepened our understanding of snakes.
Download or read book The Snakes of Australia An Illustrated and Descriptive Catalogue of All the Known Species written by Gerard Krefft and published by Sagwan Press. This book was released on 2015-08-23 with total page 158 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.
