Snakes and other Reptiles of Zambia and Malawi
Snakes and other Reptiles of Zambia and Malawi

Author: Darren Pietersen

Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa

Published: 2021-10-01

Total Pages: 741

ISBN-13: 1775847381

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Zambia and Malawi are home to 240 known snake, lizard, terrapin, tortoise and crocodile species. Snakes and other Reptiles of Zambia and Malawi is the first field guide to describe every species of reptile known to occur in this region – including 14 endemics and several new discoveries. Comprehensive descriptions of each order, suborder, family, genus and species. Species descriptions cover identifying features, behaviour, prey and predators, reproduction, range, and danger to humans. Accounts are supported by stunning colour photographs and up-to-date distribution maps that draw on over 16,000 recorded observations. Dichotomous identification keys guide users to the correct genus and species. Introduction includes clear diagrams of morphological features and unpacks the region’s biogeography and diverse habitat types, different venom types and the basic principles of snakebite treatment. This comprehensive field guide – the first of its kind for the region – will appeal to both experienced herpetologists and nature enthusiasts in general. Sales points: Definitive guide to the 240 known reptile species of Zambia and Malawi; authoritative text by leaders in the field; up to date, including several new discoveries; supported by excellent colour photographs; accessible to both scientists and laypersons.

Pocket Guide Snakes & Other Reptiles of Zambia & Malawi
Pocket Guide Snakes & Other Reptiles of Zambia & Malawi

Author: Darren Pietersen

Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa

Published: 2023-08-01

Total Pages: 307

ISBN-13: 1775847179

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Zambia and Malawi are home to 240 reptile species, of which 114 are snakes, 108 lizards, 14 terrapins and tortoises, and 2 crocodiles. Of these, 15 species occur nowhere else on Earth. This first accessible pocket guide to the reptiles of these two tropical countries describes 186 of the most commonly encountered and colourful species, as well as those that are less conspicuous, rare and endemic to the region. A brief, informative introduction details the region’s reptile diversity and habitat types and outlines different venom types and snakebite treatments. Handy and compact, this up-to-date guide makes a trusted travelling companion on trips to the wildlife areas, parks and reserves of these two spectacular countries. Succinct species descriptions cover key identification features. Clear full-colour photographs accompany species descriptions. Up-to-date distribution maps show the range of each species. Symbols for snake species denote the level of danger each snake’s venom poses for humans, from harmless to life-threatening. Sales points: Handy, compact and easy to use. Highlights diagnostic features to assist with identification. Colour photographs and distribution maps for all featured species. Authors are regional herpetology experts.

Field Guide to Snakes and Other Reptiles of Zambia and Malawi
Field Guide to Snakes and Other Reptiles of Zambia and Malawi

Author: Darren W. Pietersen

Publisher: Struik Nature Field Guides

Published: 2022-02

Total Pages: 544

ISBN-13: 9781775847373

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A definitive guide to the 240 known snake, lizard, terrapin, tortoise and crocodile species of Zambia and Malawi (including new discoveries) - the first comprehensive guide of its kind for the region.

Sasol First Field Guide to Snakes & other Reptiles of Southern Africa
Sasol First Field Guide to Snakes & other Reptiles of Southern Africa

Author: Tracey Hawthorne

Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa

Published: 2015-01-09

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 1775842800

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Sasol First Field Guide to Snakes & Other Reptiles of Southern Africa provides fascinating insight into the reptiles of the region. Through full-colour photographs and distribution maps, and easy-to-read text, the beginner and budding naturalist will be able to identify the more common species found in southern Africa, discover where they live, and learn about their unique feeding and nesting habits.

Field Guide to Snakes of the Middle East
Field Guide to Snakes of the Middle East

Author: Damien Egan

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2022-07-21

Total Pages: 360

ISBN-13: 1472987314

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Arabia and the Middle East have an unusually rich herpetofauna, and this is exemplified by the region's snakes. There are almost 190 species, and this new field guide offers a way to identify them. Written by expert Damien Egan and illustrated with his brilliant digital imagery, the book consists of 87 plates, each containing two or three species, with the snakes illustrated along with comparison species and diagnostic features in detail, such as head and keel scales. A concise species text accompanies each plate, highlighting ID, ecology, habitat and prey, along with notes on venom. Introductory text covers the snakes of the region more widely, with a discussion on how and where to find them and how to study them safely. Ambitious in scope, this book will be of great interest to all herpetophiles living in or visiting this broad and diverse region.

A Complete Guide to the Snakes of Southern Africa
A Complete Guide to the Snakes of Southern Africa

Author: Johan Marais

Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa

Published: 2022-09-08

Total Pages: 1026

ISBN-13: 1775847489

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This long-awaited third edition of A Complete Guide to the Snakes of Southern Africa has been updated, revised and expanded. New information based on scientific research relating to behaviour, identification, reproduction and snake venoms has been included in the species accounts. Features of this book: Covers all essential aspects of snake biology and behaviour; species descriptions are accompanied by full-colour photographs and distribution maps; simple icons make essential information available at a glance; a separate ‘key features’ box assists in quickly identifying species in the field; chapters on classification and identification, keeping snakes, and the treatment of snakebite supplement the species accounts. Sales points: A guide to all snakes, dangerous and harmless, in southern Africa; practical first-aid advice for snakebite; packed with full-colour images; icons, maps and concise text make identification simple.

Field Guide to the Reptiles of South-East Asia
Field Guide to the Reptiles of South-East Asia

Author: Indraneil Das

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2015-06-18

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 1472920589

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South-East Asia is home to one of the most diverse reptile faunas on Earth. A Field Guide to the Reptiles of South-East Asia is the first comprehensive guide to the snakes, lizards, crocodiles, tortoises and turtles of the region. Covering more than 1000 species and subspecies in thorough detail, this field guide provides authoritative, up-to-date information on identification, habitat, behaviour, subspecies, distribution and status. The informative text explains the behaviour and morphology of reptiles, as well as how to measure and identify species according to scale counts and other anatomical features. South-East Asia is one of the most important ecotourism destinations in the world, with an expanding local market as wildlife conservation assumes greater prominence locally. This guide is essential reading for anyone interested in the wildlife of the region - wildlife enthusiasts, students, conservation planners and specialists alike.

A Field Guide to the Reptiles of Thailand
A Field Guide to the Reptiles of Thailand

Author: Tanya Chan-ard

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 0199736502

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The definitive and complete guide to reptile life in Thailand, containing species accounts for every known species of reptile in the country.

Nature Guide: Snakes and Other Reptiles and Amphibians
Nature Guide: Snakes and Other Reptiles and Amphibians

Author: DK

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2014-08-01

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 146543559X

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From tiny frogs in the rainforests to giant tropical crocodiles and desert lizards and snakes, explore the entire range of these cold-blooded creatures in this compact guide, filled with stunning photography, a comprehensive catalog of reptiles and amphibians, and key data organized in easily accessible panels.

Snakes of Malawi
Snakes of Malawi

Author: Rupert Wilkey and

Publisher:

Published: 2017-04-10

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781366110886

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The 3rd edition of SNAKES OF MALAWI has taken 40 years of field research to complete and is the most up-to-date snake guide on the country's snakes in more than half a century.This book contains 64 distribution maps, 98 colour photographs and 130 head scale drawings that together accurately describe all of the 64 recorded species found in the country.Malawi has quite a selection of species for such a small land area, but out of the 64 only 12 have the potential to kill a human. That means that over 80% of all recorded species are non-fatal to humans. In fact 43% are completely harmless and carry no venom at all.This guide will provide easy and fast identification of all species, together with bite treatment.A softcover version is available through Amazon from the 17th of April 2017.