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Author : Mohammad Manjur Shah,Umar Sharif (Lecturer in biology),Tijjani Rufai Buhari,Tijjani Sabiu Imam
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Poisonous snakes
ISBN : 1803550643
Author : Stephen J. Mullin,Richard A. Seigel
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2011-08-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780801457852
Destruction of habitat due to urban sprawl, pollution, and deforestation has caused population declines or even extinction of many of the world's approximately 2,600 snake species. Furthermore, misconceptions about snakes have made them among the most persecuted of all animals, despite the fact that less than a quarter of all species are venomous and most species are beneficial because they control rodent pests. It has become increasingly urgent, therefore, to develop viable conservation strategies for snakes and to investigate their importance as monitors of ecosystem health and indicators of habitat sustainability. In the first book on snakes written with a focus on conservation, editors Stephen J. Mullin and Richard A. Seigel bring together leading herpetologists to review and synthesize the ecology, conservation, and management of snakes worldwide. These experts report on advances in current research and summarize the primary literature, presenting the most important concepts and techniques in snake ecology and conservation. The common thread of conservation unites the twelve chapters, each of which addresses a major subdiscipline within snake ecology. Applied topics such as methods and modeling and strategies such as captive rearing and translocation are also covered. Each chapter provides an essential framework and indicates specific directions for future research, making this a critical reference for anyone interested in vertebrate conservation generally or for anyone implementing conservation and management policies concerning snake populations.
Author : Mohammad Manjur Shah,Umar Sharif,Tijjani Rufai Buhari,Tijjani Sabiu Imam
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2022-07-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781803550633
Snakes play a very important role in our ecosystem, helping to balance the food web and maintain biodiversity on Earth. This book highlights the extreme ecological importance of snakes with chapters on snake venom and its therapeutic potential and the ecology of some selected snake species.
Author : Sebastien Dutertre,Maria Vittoria Modica,Mande Holford,Kartik Sunagar
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-05-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9782889637126
Author : Richard A. Seigel,Joseph T. Collins
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:39015031852323
A comprehensive reference for herpetologists, biologists, and others interested in such aspects of snakes as their population genetics, neurobiology, functional morphology, behavioral ecology, and evolution. Also includes a chapter on strategies for conservation. Acidic paper. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Author : Jean-Philippe Chippaux
Publisher : Krieger Publishing Company
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Antivenins
ISBN : 1575242729
Presenting a synthesis of the principal discoveries on venoms and envenomations, this text describes the paleontology and classification of snakes as well as the biochemistry and toxicology of venoms to explain the theoretical basis of the envenomation and its treatment.
Author : Richard A. Seigel,Joseph T. Collins,Susan S. Novak
Publisher : MacMillan Publishing Company
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Reptiles
ISBN : UOM:49015000241688
Author : Philippe Geniez
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2018-05-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691172392
This is a fully up-to-date and comprehensive photographic field guide to the snakes of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Lavishly illustrated with 387 color photographs, it includes coverage of all 122 snake species found in these regions. The guide's detailed introduction discusses snake anatomy, biology, habitats and taxonomy. It also explores the health of snakes in captivity and conservation measures, and provides a succinct explanation of the chemical composition, physical effects and cultural uses of snake venom. Species accounts are arranged taxonomically and provide identification features, a description of the species' habitat and behavior and information about whether a snake is venomous. Abundant distribution maps describe each species' geographic variation and usual habitats. Clear photos aid identification and are supplemented with illustrations highlighting key anatomical features. A table of all species, country by country, is included at the back of the book. The first dedicated field guide on snakes to appear in many years, Snakes of Europe, North Africaand the Middle East will be indispensable for anyone interested in learning more about these unique reptiles. Highlights all 122 snake species found in the region Features 387 excellent photos supplemented with diagrams Reflects most recent classification and scientific research Provides each species' identification details, habitat, behavior and much more Includes distribution maps for all species
Author : Peter Mirtschin,Arne Rasmussen,Scott Weinstein
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780643106758
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.
Author : Jean-Philippe Chippaux,Kate Jackson
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781421427201
The first—and only—authoritative guide to the snakes of Central and Western Africa. Nobody knows exactly how many snake species live in the biodiversity hotspots of Western and Central Africa. While field guides abound that make mammals, birds, and even insects identifiable for residents, travelers, and scientists, half a continent's herpetological richness has remained shrouded in mystery. In a region where nearly 30,000 people die from snake bites every year, even dire medical necessity has been an insufficient inducement for researchers to take on the daunting task of assembling an authoritative list of extant species, let alone a full descriptive record to aid in identification, the essential first step to administering an effective antivenin. The reptiles of Central Africa, particularly, are the most poorly studied in the world, despite their crucial role in the survival of threatened ecosystems. With Snakes of Central and Western Africa, Jean-Philippe Chippaux and Kate Jackson have created a game changer. The result of years of field research and systematic study in the world's leading museums, this book compiles for the first time a comprehensive guide to the region's snakes. Covering a vast swath of the continent, ranging from Mauritania in the northwest to Rwanda in the east and Angola in the south, Chippaux and Jackson provide detailed accounts for the more than 200 species of snakes that inhabit the region. The first part of the book is devoted to the taxonomic characters used for identifying snakes. The authors deal with the evolution and biogeography of African snakes as well as epidemiological and clinical aspects of snakebite. The remaining chapters are organized phylogenetically, following the latest consensus on evolutionary patterns of major snake lineages in sub-Saharan Africa. Species identification is facilitated by simple and accessible dichotomous keys and detailed descriptions of morphological characteristics, complemented by numerous drawings, photos, and distribution maps. Invaluable information on taxonomy and natural history is also included. The book concludes with a comprehensive index and a list of nearly 600 references. Snakes of Central and Western Africa illuminates a previously little-known part of the natural world, provides vital information that could save many lives, and will make an excellent addition to any herpetology library.
Author : Janis A. Roze
Publisher : Krieger Publishing Company
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0894648470
This monographic treatment offers all the basic knowledge about New World venomous coral snakes. It gives full description and keys for identification of all the species and subspecies, with maps of distribution and variation, including morphology, anatomy and colour patterns, as well as folklore. Natural history includes ecology, food and feeding, reproduction, enemies and defense, biogeography and evolution, with special reference to mimicry and cannibalism. Chapters on venoms and snakebite survey characteristics and effects of venom, snakebite accidents, first aid and remedies.
Author : Steve Spawls,Bill Branch
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 602 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472960276
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.
Author : Marcio Martins
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2023-11-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780197641521
In this follow-up to Islands and Snakes, this book contains 15 chapters describing diversity and conservation of snakes on islands, with foci on selected island systems not previously summarized. Attendant topics include biogeography, plasticity and evolutionary responses to insular conditions, invasive species, importance and collapse of trophic systems, threats to insular snake populations, and strategies of conservation to save them. Chapters include descriptions of snake faunas on larger islands such as Borneo and New Guinea; reproductive biology of insular snakes; phenotypic evolution; physiology and growth patterns related to diet and environment; patterns of endemism; taxonomy of snake radiations; and history of invasions by snakes on islands. The final chapter presents a discussion of prospects and overview of conservation of snakes on islands. Chapters are contributed by international authorities on respective island-and-snake systems. The latter include some islands or archipelagos that are young, or of high importance, or support snake populations that were previously not well known. The content includes colourful photographs, informative illustrations, and in some cases synthesis of new data relevant to the importance of islands for understanding the ecological underpinnings and genesis of biodiversity. Each chapter is appropriately referenced with citations to scientific literature, and where useful, footnotes, tables and graphic information supporting the narrative of the respective subject matter. The overall presentation is intended to provide readers with an enhanced appreciation for islands and the spectacular snakes that might live there.
Author : Richard A. Seigel,Joseph T. Collins,Susan S. Novak
Publisher : Macmillan Publishing Company
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1987-01-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0070560463
Author : Peter Mirtschin,Arne R. Rasmussen,Scott A. Weinstein
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0643106731
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 Snakesexamines 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 Snakeswill provide hours of rewarding reading and valuable information for anyone interested in Australia's unique wildlife and natural history, and it will be an essential reference for herpetologists, toxinologists, physicians, zoo personnel, and private snake collectors.