This photographic identification guide to all of Australia's 236 snake species and subspecies is perfect for resident and visitor alike. It's the first book to show every species and subspecies of Australian snake, and the first new book on Australian snakes to be published for 27 years.
It&;s the first book to show every species and subspecies of Australian snake, and the first new book on Australian snakes to be published for 27 years. High quality photographs from Australia&;s top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits, and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers the geography and climate of Australia, types of habitat, and details of orders and families. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the snakes of Australia encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, and its global IUCN status as at 2018.
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Snake Bites and First Aid |
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| Glossary |
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| Species Descriptions |
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| Checklist of the Snakes of Australia |
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| Further Reading |
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| Acknowledgements |
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Scott Eipper is a herpetological consultant, author and wildlife photographer, who works with his wife Tyese, in their business Nature 4 You. As part of his role Scott conducts wildlife surveys, emergency removals and educational displays. He has written two books, papers and numerous articles on Australian herpetofauna.
Tyese Eipper is a wildlife consultant and photographer who works with her husband in their business Nature 4 You. With over 18 years experience working with snakes and other reptiles across Australia, Tyese is the collection manager of Nature 4 You. She has written numerous papers and articles on Australian herpetofauna.
