Description
Snakes of Zambia contains 172 color photographs, 57 line drawings, and 1 map. The authors have gathered their field experience in Zambia and neighboring countries to create this comprehensive Field Guide.
The introductory chapter covers Zambian zoogeography, highlighting the variety of habitat types for the Zambian snake fauna. A series of keys assists in the identification of all Zambian snakes, supported by figures showing diagnostic arrangements of head shields and more than 170 color photos.
Natural history notes are included, along with available data on captive care. A comprehensive chapter on snake bite treatment compiles the available knowledge on envenomation and medical care in Zambia and other African countries.
Available in English ONLY.
- Author: Donald C. Broadley et al.
- Title: Snakes of Zambia
- ISBN: 9783930612420
- Format: Hardcover
- Release Date: 2003
- Publisher: Edition Chimaira
- Pages: 280
