This is a reformatted, redesigned edition of this popular title. Mark O'Shea has combined expertly written, in-depth descriptions of the world's most common and most exotic venomous snakes with a gripping account of his adventures with these creatures, including several serious snakebite episodes, that have taken place all over the world. From the few European venomous snakes, such as the Adder, to Rattlesnakes, Cobras, Taipans, Mambas and Seasnakes that inhabit other countries, all the major snake species are covered. There are also chapters that explain venomous snake evolution, types of venom, the effects of venom, and that discuss the problems with snake conservation. No matter how fearsome these creatures might appear, they all play a vital part in the natural world as both predators and prey. Illustrated throughout with spectacular photographs, many of them the author's own, this book celebrates the diversity and beauty of snakes worldwide.

Rattlesnake? Copperhead? Cottonmouth? When to stay and when to run from nature’s coolest reptiles.

Locke Vinetti is a high school junior, disenchanted, and more than a little hostile. For years he’s had a problem with his anger—a force he calls “the venom”—that surfaced at age eight when he bit off a piece of a classmate’s nose. But everything changes when Locke meets the spiky blue–haired Goth girl of his dreams. He knows that if their relationship is going to work, he has to rid himself of the venom once and for all. Interspersed with comic book adventures of the fantasy alter-ego Locke has invented for himself, Venomous is a fast-paced, funny, and ferocious read.

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Describes more than 120 common varieties of southwestern insects and arthropods, enabling the reader to appreciate and respect the role "creepy crawlies" play in our world.

Rattlesnakes are one of the most feared reptiles on the planet and one of the most commonly encountered venomous snakes. In this book you will learn how to identify rattlesnakes and other venomous snakes, how to avoid them and what do to if you run into one. Along with venomous snakes, you will learn about the Gila monster, a lizard that has a venomous bite.
Throughout the world there are many snakes and reptiles whose venomous bite can be fatal to humans. In the United States, however, there are only five: the coral snake, the copperhead, the cottonmouth water moccasin, the rattlesnake and the Gila monster.
There is a complete chapter dedicated to each of the venomous snakes and reptiles that are found in the United States. Color photos and detailed descriptions including range, habitat, physical appearance, behavior and life cycle are provided for each of these unique and mysterious reptiles.
As you read Venomous Reptiles you will learn useful tips on how to keep snakes out of your yard, suggestions on what to do if you or your pet are bitten by a venomous snake and how to recognize the symptoms of a bite.
This valuable guide is filled with information that will help you be more aware of the habits and behavior of the venomous reptiles found in the United States. Knowledge and awareness are the first steps in protecting yourself and your family from unexpected encounters with rattlesnakes and other venomous snakes.

Rattlesnakes are one of the most feared reptiles on the planet and one of the most commonly encountered venomous snakes. In this book you will learn how to identify rattlesnakes and other venomous snakes, how to avoid them and what do to if you run into one. Along with venomous snakes, you will learn about the Gila monster, a lizard that has a venomous bite.
Throughout the world there are many snakes and reptiles whose venomous bite can be fatal to humans. In the United States, however, there are only five: the coral snake, the copperhead, the cottonmouth water moccasin, the rattlesnake and the Gila monster.
There is a complete chapter dedicated to each of the venomous snakes and reptiles that are found in the United States. Color photos and detailed descriptions including range, habitat, physical appearance, behavior and life cycle are provided for each of these unique and mysterious reptiles.
As you read Venomous Reptiles you will learn useful tips on how to keep snakes out of your yard, suggestions on what to do if you or your pet are bitten by a venomous snake and how to recognize the symptoms of a bite.
This valuable guide is filled with information that will help you be more aware of the habits and behavior of the venomous reptiles found in the United States. Knowledge and awareness are the first steps in protecting yourself and your family from unexpected encounters with rattlesnakes and other venomous snakes.

Carl H. and Evelyn M. Ernst have completely revised their landmark reference Venomous Reptiles of North America to present the most comprehensive review of these animals in years.

The first volume contains species accounts of the venomous lizards and elapid and viperid snakes found north of Mexico's twenty-fifth parallel. Volume 2 of this definitive work covers the twenty-one species of the genus Crotalus found in the United States, Canada, and, for the first time, those found in northern Mexico.

Mixing their own research with careful data description and intriguing stories, Ernst and Ernst present the most accurate and interesting view of North America’s rattlesnakes available. They provide general background information on Crotalus, including venom delivery systems, how rattles function, what rattlesnakes eat, and what eats rattlesnakes. Additionally, they offer specific and fascinating details, such as observations of rattlesnakes swimming to offshore islands, accounts of male combat bouts, possible "anting" behavior in Crotalus viridis, and the features of the Santa Catalina Island rattleless rattlesnake. Each species account includes vivid photographs, range maps, and explanations of the limits to their respective distribution.

Presenting the latest research on venomous reptiles in the United States, Canada, and northern Mexico and featuring an extensive bibliography of literature on the subject, this volume contains a wealth of information for anyone with an interest in venom, snakes, or herpetology in general.

Since the publication of The Venomous Reptiles of Latin America by Cornell University Press in 1989, scientific discoveries and taxonomic changes have resulted in the addition of many taxa and species to the herpetological fauna of the Western Hemisphere. This updated, heavily rewritten, and greatly expanded version of that book now includes accounts of all 192 species of venomous snakes and lizards found in the Western Hemisphere.

This two-volume set is illustrated with stunning color photographs, including portraits of venomous reptiles (many of which are unique in showing newly discovered species and views of male, female, and juvenile individuals); images of snakebites, an important tool for diagnosis and treatment; color vegetation and topographic maps; black-and-white photographs; line figures; and completely revised distribution maps.

Volume I includes a list of tables, preface, introduction, and regional/country accounts with related bilingual identification keys and vegetation and topographic maps. Genus and species accounts in this volume treat the lizards, coralsnakes, seasnakes, and all the pitvipers except rattlesnakes; these accounts are accompanied by color photographs of each species. Volume I also contains a complete index to both volumes.

Volume II includes descriptions of all known species of rattlesnakes. It also features four chapters by experts on mimicry, evolution, and snakebite treatment in tropical and temperate America. A glossary, literature-cited section, and index serve both volumes. Color photographs portray rattlesnakes, mimics, and the damage done by snakebite. The Venomous Reptiles of the Western Hemisphere is an essential reference for all naturalists interested in herpetology-amateurs impressed by the beauty and complexity of venomous reptiles as well as professional herpetologists and their students conducting research in the classroom, at the zoo, and in the field.

Carl and Evelyn Ernst have completely revised their landmark reference Venomous Reptiles of North America to present the most comprehensive review of these animals in years.

Volume One of this definitive work presents dramatically improved species accounts of the venomous lizards and elapid and viperid snakes found north of Mexico’s twenty-fifth parallel. Volume Two will cover the twenty-one rattlesnakes found in the United States, Canada, and, for the first time, species found only in northern Mexico.

Ernst and Ernst have painstakingly researched and verified the highly valuable and detailed information in this volume, including every detail of the lives of these fascinating and sometimes deadly animals. Venomous Reptiles of the United States, Canada, and Northern Mexico provides facts on each animal’s diet, reproductive behavior, physiology, ecology, and conservation status. The book also covers details on snakebite, how venom is delivered, venom composition, antivenom production, and medical treatments of envenomation. Each species account includes vivid photographs that aid with identification and detailed maps that show the species range.

Venomous Reptiles of the United States, Canada, and Northern Mexico represents the latest research on these animals and includes the most extensive bibliography of literature on the subject. Anyone with an interest in venom, snakes, or herpetology in general will find a wealth of information within the pages of these impressive volumes.

This book is the first significant contribution to thoroughly examine the potential hazards associated with snakes of the former family, Colubridae. This family contained >65% of living snake species (approximately 3,000 taxa) and has recently been split into multiple families. Many of these snakes produce oral secretions that contain toxins and other biologically-active substances. A large variety of these snakes figure in the pet industry, yet little documented information or formal study of their potential medical importance has been published. Therefore, although the possible medical importance of many of these species has been subjected to speculation since the mid-nineteenth century, there is a limited amount of useful descriptive information regarding the real hazard (or lack thereof) of snakes belonging to this diverse, artificial family.

There is a need for "one-stop shopping" offering information regarding their possible toxicity and clinical relevance as well as recommendations for medical management of their bites. This book is the first synthesis of this information and includes evidence-based risk assessment, hazard rankings and specific recommendations regarding important species, many common in captivity.

• Fills a gap in the toxinological, medical and herpetological literature by providing a comprehensive review of this entire assemblage of snakes, with particular attention given to their capacity, real or rumored, to cause harm to humans
• A patient-centered, evidence-based approach is applied to analyzing documented case reports of bites inflicted by approximately 100 species.
• Clinical management of medically significant bites from non-front-fanged colubroids is methodically reviewed, and specific recommendations are provided