A Complete Guide to the Snakes of Southern Africa – 2022 Edition

R550.00

Updated third edition with new scientific research on behavior, identification, and venoms. Includes photos, maps, and quick-reference icons.


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Description

The 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 behavior, identification, reproduction, and snake venoms has been included in the species accounts.

Features of this book:

  • Covers all essential aspects of snake biology and behavior.
  • Species descriptions are accompanied by full-color 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.

This comprehensive guide will prove invaluable to herpetologists, snake collectors, hikers, gardeners, and reptile enthusiasts.

Also available in Afrikaans.

For shipping fees outside of South Africa, please email us at info@asiorg.co.za.

Author: Johan Marais
ISBN: 9781775847472
Format: Softcover
Release Date: September 2022
Publisher: Struik Nature
Pages: 360