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Condizione: NEW. 208, 350 col illus. . PB. NEW. . This field guide offers a complete account of all 63 snake species recorded in the Kingdom of Eswatini (formerly known as Swaziland). Each species is illustrated with stunning photographs, over 300 images in all. The species are described in detail, including size, colouration, habits and diet. Species are presented in colour-coded groups based on the severity of their bite and venom: highly venomous, venomous, venomous but not dangerous, and non-venomous. This system enables the reader to quickly assess the treatment required following a bite and to seek appropriate first aid.Each species is contained in a double-page spread, making it easy for the reader to see all information on that particular snake, and also facilitating easy comparison by flicking between species. Dedicated sections also consider similar-looking species side by side, while there is also a wide-ranging discussion of snake behaviour, Eswatini's habitats and a host of other fascinating and useful information.The authors each bring nearly 50 years of fieldwork and research experience together in this groundbreaking guide. It will appeal to the experienced herpetologist as well as amateur naturalists, hikers and tourists.* The first dedicated book describing all the snake species found in Eswatini.* Over 300 colour images to enable easy identification.* Contains precise distribution maps based on over 6,000 location records from the past thirty years. [9781784275457]. …

Condizione: NEW. xiv, 266, 200 col photos. . PB. NEW. . This field guide provides a complete account of all 67 snake species recorded in Malawi. Each species is illustrated with stunning photographs, over 200 images in all, as well as up-to-date distribution maps. The species are described in detail, including size, colouration, habits and diet.Species are presented in colour-coded groups based on the severity of their bite and venom: highly venomous, venomous, venomous but not dangerous, and non-venomous. This system enables the reader to quickly assess the treatment required following a bite and to seek appropriate first aid.Each species is contained in a double page spread, making it easy for the reader to see all information on that particular snake, and also facilitating easy comparison by flicking between species. Dedicated sections also consider similar-looking species side by side, while there is also a wide-ranging discussion of snake behaviour, Malawi's habitats and a host of other fascinating and useful information.This book brings together over 40 years of personal research by the authors - gathered from almost 6,000 individual specimens collected, catalogued and released - as well as previously unseen data from the 1960s on some of Malawi's rarest species. It is an essential reference for the experienced herpetologist as well as a useful guide for amateur naturalists, hikers and tourists visiting Malawi.* The most up-to date book available on snakes found in Malawi, with detailed descriptions of 67 species.* Over 200 stunning colour species images enable easy identification of species in the field.* Contains 67 precise distribution maps based on over 5,000 location records from the past 60 years.* Easy-to-use format organized by bite severity and including snakebite first-aid guidance, making it useful for experienced herpetologists as well as amateur naturalists, hikers and tourists. [9781784276676].…

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Hardcover. Condizione: Brand New. 297 pages. 9.50x6.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condizione: Brand New. 297 pages. 9.50x6.50x1.00 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.