Australia's venomous snakes are widely viewed as the world's most deadly and are regarded with cautious curiosity, fascination and fear. This volume 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.
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Höhe: 277 mm
Breite: 215 mm
Dicke: 30 mm
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978-0-643-10673-4 (9780643106734)
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Peter Mirtschin is the founder of Venom Supplies, which supplies both Australian and exotic snake venoms for research, antivenom, and therapeutic applications. He has published over 70 scientific papers on venom research, snake ecology, conservation, and snake behavior as well as several books on Australian dangerous snakes. Peter was featured in several television documentaries, being an ardent results-driven conservationist.
