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This latest addition to the popular What's that? series introduces beginners to the diverse reptile fauna of southern Africa, including its snakes, lizards, crocodiles, Guide to Snakes of Southern Africa, and runs the African Snakebite Institute.
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Drawing on the latest scientific research, the authors start with a discussion of reptile identification, diversity, biology, distribution patterns, and where to find and observe them, as well as unravelling the facts and fallacies of snakebite. The introductory section covers: How to use this book; Distribution patterns of southern African reptiles; The diversity of reptiles; The biology of reptiles; Behaviour; Finding and observing reptiles; and Snakebites.
Informative panels provide key information at a glance, with a distribution map and clear icons giving typical habitat and period of activity. The full colour photographs throughout brings the subject matter vividly to life. This book will appeal to all wildlife enthusiasts, both professional and amateur, and will prove to be a valuable guide in the field.
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Graham Alexander is an associate professor at the University of Witwatersrand, where he lectures courses in physiology, environmental physiology, evolution, and biogeography. He supervises several postgraduate students working on herpetological research and has published more than 30 scientific papers and book chapters. He was editor of African Journal of Herpetology and an associate editor for African Zoology from Alexander has previously worked as a curator at FitzSimons' Snake Park and as curator of herpetology at the State Museum in Windhoek Johan Marais is an entrepreneur, naturalist and photographer, who has contributed significantly toward the conservation of reptiles in the past three decades.
Marais has authored a range of books including the popular A Complete Guide to the Snakes of Southern Africa , technical papers and popular articles, both locally and abroad. He spends a great deal of time researching reptiles in southern Africa particularly in Namibia and Mozambique , as well as working on reptile surveys in Malawi and Mozambique. Marais is currently registered for a Masters' Degree at the University of the Witwatersrand. Newsletter Google 4. Help pages. Prothero Michael J.
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About this book Customer reviews Biography Related titles. Images Additional images. Customer Reviews Review this book. In view of the fear and superstition that surrounds snakes, it is worth stating that relatively few snakebite incidents are fatal. Snakebites can range from very dangerous to merely painful or even completely harmless. Several authoritative books have been written on the subject of snakebite and its management. Articles appear in scientific and medical journals, popular magazines and newspapers, while colour brochures on the subject are published from time to time.
However, many of these contributions are very technical and focus on the medical treatment of snakebite, the use of antivenom in conjunction with steroids, adrenaline, etc. This book avoids technical terminology where possible and is a more general and practical guide that will appeal to the layperson: the farmer, housewife, gardener, hiker, hunter, fisherman or anyone else who spends time outdoors.
While it is crucial that correct procedures be followed if a snake does bite someone, we humans pose a far greater threat to snakes than they do to us. Urban development, industrialization and mass destruction of natural habitats to make way for agriculture have seriously threatened a number of species. Further study of the impact of these activities on snake populations is urgently required. It is my hope that this book will contribute to a more respectful attitude to these sensitive and skilled predators and to a better understanding of their importance in nature.
Photographs accompany most species, including as far as possible any variant colour forms or subspecies. To limit confusion, photographs of similar or easily confused species are also featured along with the snake under discussion. To facilitate identification, each species account is split up into several headings and is accompanied by a series of icons explained below.
A separate 'Look out for' box highlights each snake's most prominent features for quick identification. Essential technical terms are explained in the glossary on page Locator map: Each species is accompanied by a distribution map. The distributions on these maps reflect the areas in which the snakes may be found, rather than being derived from general museum records, which are not always comprehensive.
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This is merely a precautionary approach, as in several regions little museum collecting has been done, although certain species of snakes are known to live there. For more precise distribution information, readers are referred to the various museums that house herpetological collections as well as Fitzsimons' Snakes of Southern Africa see bibliography.
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Common name: The common name is given at the start of each species account. The same snake may have several common names, and names may also vary from one area to another. Any comments regarding common names will be welcomed and can be e-mailed to johan inkbooks. Scientific name: The scientific name is provided for each species. This usually consists of two parts, the first indicating the genus to which the snake belongs, the second giving the actual species name.
If there are three names, the third name indicates that the snake under discussion is a subspecies or subgroup of a particular species.