Venomous Snakes (Paperback)

Cynthia Berger

ISBN 10: 0811734129 / ISBN 13: 9780811734127

Editore: Stackpole Books, Mechanicsburg, PA, 2007

Paperback. Feared and reviled by many, venomous snakes are woefully misunderstood. This illustrated guide to 20 North American species clears up many of the misconceptions about the animals and offers a glimpse into their extraordinary lives. Covering everything from hunting, feeding, and locomotion to shedding, mating and reproduction the book also examines the difficulties that poisonous snakes and humans have coexisting and gives advice on how to act should you encounter a venomous snake in the field. Feared and reviled by many, venomous snakes are misunderstood. This guide to 20 North American species clears up various misconceptions about the animals. It offers a glimpse into their lives. It covers everything from hunting, feeding, and locomotion to shedding, mating and reproduction. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9780811734127

Riassunto:

A full-color guide to the natural history of venomous snakes

Information on dealing with venomous snakes in the wild

Includes 19 North American species accounts
Feared and reviled by many, venomous snakes are woefully misunderstood. This illustrated guide clears up many of the misconceptions about the animals and offers a glimpse into their extraordinary lives. Covering everything from hunting, feeding, and locomotion to shedding, mating, and reproduction, the book also examines the difficulties that these snakes and humans have coexisting and gives advice on what to do should you encounter a venomous snake in the field.

Informazioni sull?autore: The work of nature writer Cynthia Berger has appeared in magazines such as National Wildlife, Sports Afield, and Birder's World. A writer for the radio programs "Earth and Sky" and "The Ocean Report," she is also the author of several books. She lives in State College, Pennsylvania.

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Titolo: Venomous Snakes (Paperback)
Casa editrice: Stackpole Books, Mechanicsburg, PA
Data di pubblicazione: 2007
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: new