Download or read book Venomous Snakes of Malawi written by Rupert Wilkey and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Malawi s Venomous Snakes written by Rupert Wilkey and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-07 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Malawi's Venous Snakes is an identification guide to the 19 species of venomous snake that can inflict a fatal bite on humans.This pocket size book also gives a guide to the SYMPTOMS and TREATMENT of bites from each species. Its a must for anyone living or travelling to Malawi.
Download or read book Snakes of Malawi written by Rupert Wilkey and and published by . This book was released on 2017-04-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 3rd edition of SNAKES OF MALAWI has taken 40 years of field research to complete and is the most up-to-date snake guide on the country's snakes in more than half a century.This book contains 64 distribution maps, 98 colour photographs and 130 head scale drawings that together accurately describe all of the 64 recorded species found in the country.Malawi has quite a selection of species for such a small land area, but out of the 64 only 12 have the potential to kill a human. That means that over 80% of all recorded species are non-fatal to humans. In fact 43% are completely harmless and carry no venom at all.This guide will provide easy and fast identification of all species, together with bite treatment.A softcover version is available through Amazon from the 17th of April 2017.
Download or read book Snakes of Malawi written by Rupert Wilkey and published by . This book was released on 2019-01-23 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new 2019 edition of The Snakes of Malawi, covering 65 species.
Download or read book Pocket Guide Snakes Other Reptiles of Zambia Malawi written by Darren Pietersen and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2023-08-01 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zambia and Malawi are home to 240 reptile species, of which 114 are snakes, 108 lizards, 14 terrapins and tortoises, and 2 crocodiles. Of these, 15 species occur nowhere else on Earth. This first accessible pocket guide to the reptiles of these two tropical countries describes 186 of the most commonly encountered and colourful species, as well as those that are less conspicuous, rare and endemic to the region. A brief, informative introduction details the region’s reptile diversity and habitat types and outlines different venom types and snakebite treatments. Handy and compact, this up-to-date guide makes a trusted travelling companion on trips to the wildlife areas, parks and reserves of these two spectacular countries. Succinct species descriptions cover key identification features. Clear full-colour photographs accompany species descriptions. Up-to-date distribution maps show the range of each species. Symbols for snake species denote the level of danger each snake’s venom poses for humans, from harmless to life-threatening. Sales points: Handy, compact and easy to use. Highlights diagnostic features to assist with identification. Colour photographs and distribution maps for all featured species. Authors are regional herpetology experts.
Download or read book Malawi written by Philip Briggs and published by Bradt Travel Guides. This book was released on 2010 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Travel and holiday.
Download or read book Snakes and other Reptiles of Zambia and Malawi written by Darren Pietersen and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2021-10-01 with total page 741 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zambia and Malawi are home to 240 known snake, lizard, terrapin, tortoise and crocodile species. Snakes and other Reptiles of Zambia and Malawi is the first field guide to describe every species of reptile known to occur in this region – including 14 endemics and several new discoveries. Comprehensive descriptions of each order, suborder, family, genus and species. Species descriptions cover identifying features, behaviour, prey and predators, reproduction, range, and danger to humans. Accounts are supported by stunning colour photographs and up-to-date distribution maps that draw on over 16,000 recorded observations. Dichotomous identification keys guide users to the correct genus and species. Introduction includes clear diagrams of morphological features and unpacks the region’s biogeography and diverse habitat types, different venom types and the basic principles of snakebite treatment. This comprehensive field guide – the first of its kind for the region – will appeal to both experienced herpetologists and nature enthusiasts in general. Sales points: Definitive guide to the 240 known reptile species of Zambia and Malawi; authoritative text by leaders in the field; up to date, including several new discoveries; supported by excellent colour photographs; accessible to both scientists and laypersons.
Download or read book Pocket Guide to Snakes Other Reptiles of Zambia and Malawi written by Darren Pietersen and published by . This book was released on 2023-10-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compact, portable identification guide featuring 187 of the known 240 snake and other reptile species in Zambia and Malawi. Includes succinct descriptions, colour photographs and distribution maps for each species.
Download or read book Field Guide to Snakes and Other Reptiles of Zambia and Malawi written by Darren W. Pietersen and published by Struik Nature Field Guides. This book was released on 2022-02 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A definitive guide to the 240 known snake, lizard, terrapin, tortoise and crocodile species of Zambia and Malawi (including new discoveries) - the first comprehensive guide of its kind for the region.
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 Top 10 Deadliest Snakes in Africa written by Larry Slawson and published by Larry Slawson. This book was released on 2022-02-04 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eBook examines and ranks the 10 deadliest snakes on the African continent. It provides a brief overview of each snake's behavioral patterns, general traits, and venom toxicity in relation to humans and animals.
Download or read book Black Mamba Africa s Longest Venomous Snake written by John Bankston and published by EZ Readers. This book was released on 2023-06-11 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The black mamba is a terrifying snake. It's huge, fast, and loaded with deadly venom. Every year, thousands of people die from mamba bites. Yet it is also misunderstood, a predator that would rather flee than fight. You can learn all about this incredible reptile in Black Mamba: Africa's Longest Venomous Snake. Part of the series Lethal Strikers: Africa's Deadliest Snakes, this book is filled with photos and information on how this snake lives and how it kills.
Download or read book U S Guide to Venomous Snakes and Their Mimics written by Scott Shupe and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2011-02-23 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rattlesnake? Copperhead? Cottonmouth? When to stay and when to run from nature s coolest...
Download or read book Principles of Medicine in Africa written by Eldryd Parry and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2004-03-25 with total page 1466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fully revised edition of the classic textbook for students and medical practitioners in Africa.
Download or read book MALAWI written by Narayan Changder and published by CHANGDER OUTLINE. This book was released on 2023-01-13 with total page 11 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is primarily designed for students preparing for various competitive exam- inations. It will also be helpful for those preparing for midterm exams in schools or universities. The aim of this book is twofold: first, to help the students preparing for competitive examinations, seeking admission to universities or schools, or prepare for job interviews. Second, it will also be helpful for those studying MALAWI. This book contains more than 25 questions from the core areas of MALAWI. The questions are grouped chapter-wise. There are total 1 chapters, 2 sections and 25+ MCQ with answers. This reference book provides a single source for multiple choice questions and answers in MALAWI. It is intended for students as well as for developers and researchers in the field. This book is highly useful for faculties and students. One can use this book as a study guide, knowledge test questions bank, practice test kit, quiz book, trivia questions . . . etc. The strategy used in this book is the same as that which mothers and grandmothers have been using for ages to induce kids in the family to sip more soup (or some other nutritious drink). The children are told that some cherries (their favourite noo- dles or cherries ) are hidden somewhere in the bowl, and that serves as an incentive for drinking the soup. In joint families, by the time the children are old enough to know the trick played by their grandma, there is usually another group of kids ready to fall for it! They excite the kids, but the real nutrition lies not in the noodles but in the soup. The problems given in this book are like those noodles/cherries while solving all these problems are nutritious soup. Now it is your choice to drink the nutritious soups or not!!!.
Download or read book Lonely Planet Zambia Mozambique Malawi written by Lonely Planet and published by Lonely Planet. This book was released on 2017-09-01 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lonely Planet Zambia, Mozambique & Malawi is the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip. Visit the largest waterfalls on earth at Victoria Falls, canoe past swimming elephants in Lower Zambezi, or hike the dramatic scenery of Mt Mulanje; all with your trusted travel companion.
Download or read book Venomous Snakes in Captivity Safety and Husbandry written by B. W. Smith and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2005-04-19 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Book Includes: Proper Housing, Responsible Husbandry, The Tools and Equipment, Safe Handling Practices, Mistakes to be Avoided, Tips for Safety and Effeciency, Federal and State Regulatory Agencgarde%equies, Emergency Contacts and 76 FULL COLOR Illustrations.
