Description
This volume of TERRALOG presents the venomous snakes of Africa, showcasing approximately 136 taxa and forms from the families Atractaspidae, Elapidae, and Viperidae, covering the entire African continent. It includes species illustrated in color photographs for the first time, as well as some undescribed forms.
This second volume of the TERRALOG series on venomous snakes of the world focuses on the snakes of Africa, defined by political borders. Species native to the Egyptian Sinai peninsula, which are of Arabian or Oriental origins, are omitted and will be covered in another volume. Exceptions include Echis coloratus and Walterinnesia aegyptia, which also occur on the Egyptian mainland.
Every photograph is accompanied by a symbol-based overview of the individual species’ terrarium requirements. Information on natural habitats and dietary preferences aids in their successful keeping and breeding in captivity.
With over 480 color photographs and 78 color maps, this book serves as a well-illustrated reference guide for scientists and terrarium keepers. It is a unique synopsis of the diversity of African venomous snakes, sure to excite anyone interested in these beautiful and fascinating creatures.
- Authors: Maik Dobiey, Gernot Vogel
- ISBN: 9873899733655
- Format: Hardcover
- Publisher: Aqualog Verlag GmbH
- Release date: 2007
- Pages: 148
