Product Description

If you fear snakes, it is probably because you are unfamiliar with them, or have been given misleading information. There is no need for you to fear snakes if you know: Ø Their habits Ø How to identify the dangerous species Ø Precautions to take to prevent snakebite Ø What actions to take in case of snakebite THE ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO POISONOUS SNAKES is a full-color guide to these dangerous but often misunderstood creatures. Originally issued by the U.S. government, this book is filled with practical knowledge and interesting facts. It is a must-have for campers, climbers, and snake lovers. Even the layman will find his interest in snakes awakened by this marvelous guide to some of nature's most elusive creatures.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #466558 in Books
• Published on: 2003-04-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 112 pages

From the Back Cover
If you fear snakes, it is probably because you are unfamiliar with them, or have been given misleading information. There is no need for you to fear snakes if you know: their habits; how to identify the dangerous species; precautions to take to prevent a snakebite; what actions to take in case of a snakebite.
The Illustrated Guide to Poisonous Snakes is a full-color guide to these sometimes dangerous but often misunderstood creatures. Originally issued by the U.S. government, this book is filled with practical knowledge and interesting facts. It is a must-have for campers, climbers, and snake lovers. Even the layman will find his interest in snakes awakened by this marvelous guide to some of nature's most elusive creatures.

Customer Reviews

Major pictoral error on pages 86 and 88
This is an interesting book BUT it should be immediately pointed out that the species description of a Death Adder (Acanthopis) on page 86 is accompanied by the wrong photo of a TAIPAN (Oxyuranus) not an actual Death Adder as it should be. Similarly, the very next species account on page 88 of a Taipan is accompanied by the wrong photo of a DEATH ADDER, not an actual Taipan. It appears that the two photos were mistakenly switched! I don't own the original copy (1985?) and don't know if the same error occurs there as well (I have the 2003 edition). The two snakes look nothing alike (Taipan is very long and slender, Death Adder is short and stout) but of course they are still both lethal. Did anyone else notice the mistake?
Additionally, some of the other species' photos are somewhat blurry or lack good color, but overall I think the book is unique and therefore a great add to anyone's herpetological library because it is published by the U.S. Army and intended to educate soldiers deployed around the world about venomous snakes they may encounter. Very cool book.

Informative, but poorly photographed
Most of the pictures taken of the snakes of the Americas were blurry and faded in color. Of course, most of us take precautions against snakes in the wild. But generally speaking, this book should be revised and republished.