In this authoritative field guide, you'll find:
- Full-color photographs and a county-by-county distribution map for each species.
- Each species' common and scientific name, description, look-alikes, and a summary sketch of its habitat, behavior, reproduction, venom characteristics, predator-prey relationships, and fossil record.
- Up-to-date advice on recognizing venomous snakes and preventing and treating snakebite, both at home and in the field.
- A glossary of terms and an extensive bibliography.
A special feature of this guide is an expanded treatment of the ecological and evolutionary context in which venomous snakes live, which supports Price's goal "to lessen the hatred and fear and to increase the understanding, the respect, and even the appreciation with which venomous snakes should be regarded."
In this authoritative field guide, you'll find:
- Full-color photographs and a county-by-county distribution map for each species.
- Each species' common and scientific name, description, look-alikes, and a summary sketch of its habitat, behavior, reproduction, venom characteristics, predator-prey relationships, and fossil record.
- Up-to-date advice on recognizing venomous snakes and preventing and treating snakebite, both at home and in the field.
- A glossary of terms and an extensive bibliography.
A special feature of this guide is an expanded treatment of the ecological and evolutionary context in which venomous snakes live, which supports Price's goal "to lessen the hatred and fear and to increase the understanding, the respect, and even the appreciation with which venomous snakes should be regarded."
Venomous Snakes of Texas: A Field Guide
130Venomous Snakes of Texas: A Field Guide
130Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780292719675 |
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Publisher: | University of Texas Press |
Publication date: | 08/01/2009 |
Series: | Texas Natural History Guides |
Pages: | 130 |
Sales rank: | 1,003,876 |
Product dimensions: | 5.00(w) x 7.50(h) x 0.50(d) |