Conservation Guide to the Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Crotalus Adamanteus
Author: Walter W. Timmerman
Publisher: Ssar Publications
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 55
ISBN-13: 9780916984632
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Author: Walter W. Timmerman
Publisher: Ssar Publications
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 55
ISBN-13: 9780916984632
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Larry Slawson
Publisher: Larry Slawson
Published: 2020-01-13
Total Pages: 20
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book examines the deadly Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake. It provides an analysis of the snake's characteristics, behavioral patterns, and venom toxicity in relation to humans and animals.
Author: Bill Hopkins
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Published: 1993
Total Pages: 1
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Fred Antonio
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Published: 1997
Total Pages: 100
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Published: 1995
Total Pages: 226
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: D. Bruce Means
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Published: 2017
Total Pages: 389
ISBN-13: 9780970388650
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book is the monograph of the eastern diamondback rattlesnake by D. Bruce Means. Its publication is a culmination of over 40 years of long-term, in-depth study of the world's largest rattlesnake, Crotalus adamanteus. In the preface Means writes, "The limited biological knowledge available for this species is all the more amazing when one considers the economic impact of Crotalus adamanteus. Because of its large size and highly toxic venom, it is arguably the most dangerous venomous snake in the United States and Canada, accounting for more human mortality than any other species (Klauber 1972; Parrish 1980). Its ecological importance may be even more significant, however. The eastern diamondback is a major predator of the cotton rat (Sigmodon hispidus), a significant crop pest that is probably the most abundant rodent in the southeastern United States (Lowery 1974). Moreover, the eastern diamondback, which weighs up to about thirteen pounds (5.9 kilograms), is the largest cold-blooded terrestrial vertebrate living in the temperate zones of the earth (Means 1985)."
Author: John B. Jensen
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 600
ISBN-13: 9780820331119
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFeaturing more than 475 full-color photographs and 182 maps, this comprehensive guide to the state's diverse herpetofauna makes accessible a wealth of information about 170 species of frogs, salamanders, crocodilians, lizards, snakes, and turtles, including species attributes, behavior, life cycles, habitat, and more.
Author: Carl H. Ernst
Publisher: JHU Press
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 425
ISBN-13: 0801898765
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe first volume contains species accounts of the venomous lizards and elapid and viperid snakes found north of Mexico's twenty-fifth parallel. Volume two covers the twenty-one species of rattlesnakes found in the United States, Canada, and northern Mexico.
Author: Karalyn Aronow
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Published: 2011
Total Pages: 14
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe aim of this project was to analyze relationships among populations of Crotalus adamanteus (Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake) and to compare phylogeographic patterns across different classes of genes. The objective was to determine the effect of selective pressures on the detection of barriers to gene flow. For example, venom genes are under strong positive selection and allow an analysis of the rate of allele exchange in a gene that directly affects the fitness of an individual. This selection might drive alleles through phylogeographic barriers that limit the spread of neutral alleles. The relationship between nontoxin genes and fitness is not as clear and can be difficult to establish. However, most variation in these genes is neutral and determined by stochastic events. The type of selection on a gene will affect the phylogeographic pattern displayed. Prior phylogeographic studies have used either neutral markers (e.g., microsatellites) or genes not directly involved in specific adaptations (e.g., mitochondrial genes). One venom gene, two mitochondrial genes, one nuclear gene, and one pseudogene were compared for patterns of adaptation and the presence of geographic barriers to gene flow. This novel approach to studying gene flow could have an impact on defining taxonomic groups and conservation efforts, as well as serve as a guide for choosing appropriate genetic markers for other species. In the venom gene that was analyzed, it appeared the high level of selection led to alleles being driven across the barriers to gene flow of alleles under neutral selection.
Author: Ted Levin
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Published: 2016-05-12
Total Pages: 508
ISBN-13: 022604078X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe acclaimed naturalist offers an in-depth profile of the timber rattlesnake, from its unique biological adaptations to its role in American history. The ominous rattle of the timber rattlesnake is one of the most famous—and terrifying—sounds in nature. Today, they are found in thirty-one states and many major cities. Yet most Americans have never seen a timber rattler, and only know them from movies or our frightened imaginations. Ted Levin aims to change that with America’s Snake. This portrait of the timber rattler explores its significance in American frontier history, and sheds light on the heroic efforts to protect the species against habitat loss, climate change, and the human tendency to kill what we fear. Taking us from labs where the secrets of the snake’s evolutionary adaptations are being unlocked to far-flung habitats that are protected by dedicated herpetologists, Levin paints a picture of a fascinating creature: peaceable, social, long-lived, and, despite our phobias, not inclined to bite. The timber rattler emerges here as an emblem of America, but also of the struggles involved in protecting the natural world. A wonderful mix of natural history, travel writing, and exemplary journalism, America’s Snake is loaded with remarkable characters—none more so than the snake itself: frightening, fascinating, and unforgettable. A CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title Award-winner