Author: Bryan Fry Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA ISBN: 0199309396 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 609
Book Description
"Venomous Reptiles And Their Toxins is a comprehensive study of the entire scope of reptile venom, from its evolution to drug design and development. This book devotes a chapter to each toxin class found in reptile venom, detailing the full trajectory of research on the toxin in question. The comprehensive synthesis of research deals with the impact that venom has had on biomedical applications and snake evolution and ecology"--back cover.
Author: B. W. Smith Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 1411629493 Category : Gardening Languages : en Pages : 149
Book Description
This Book Includes: Proper Housing, Responsible Husbandry, The Tools and Equipment, Safe Handling Practices, Mistakes to be Avoided, Tips for Safety and Effeciency, Federal and State Regulatory Agencgarde%equies, Emergency Contacts and 76 FULL COLOR Illustrations.
Author: Stephen P. Mackessy Publisher: CRC Press ISBN: 1420008668 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 548
Book Description
The Handbook of Venoms and Toxins of Reptiles offers "one-stop shopping" to all biologists, biochemists, toxicologists, physicians, clinicians, and epidemiologists, and informed laypersons interested in the biology of venomous reptiles, the biochemistry and molecular biology of venoms, and the effects and treatment of human envenomation. This book
Author: Carl H. Ernst Publisher: JHU Press ISBN: 0801898765 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 425
Book Description
The 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: Sherman A. Minton Publisher: Scribner Book Company ISBN: Category : Poisonous snakes Languages : en Pages : 346
Book Description
Summarizes current knowledge about reptiles and recounts myths, superstitions, and folk tales concerning snakes and lizards from around the world.
Author: Anita Ganeri Publisher: 'The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc' ISBN: 1725331799 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 34
Book Description
Snakes and alligators and lizards—oh my! Readers will enter the cold-blooded world of the planet’s most dangerous reptiles in this detailed, full-color guide. They’ll learn about the tools these scary (and fascinating) creatures use to hunt and defend themselves, including powerful venom, frighteningly quick reflexes, and pure strength. Fact boxes and other features will highlight details about the muscular green anaconda, the powerfully venomous black mamba, the lethal Komodo dragon, and many more.