SNAKES and Snake Catching in Southern Africa. By R.M. Isemonger
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Hard cover with dust cover. 105 pages. Used but in good condition. The dust cover is worn. Some minor stains and fox spots. Selotape marks in front and back. Under 1kg.
The author details his experiences of 25 years catching and handling snakes in Southern Africa; numerous b&w plate illustrations, b&w charts and text drawings;
Chapters:1 - The Idea is born. 2 - Snake Catching. 3 - Caring for Snakes in Captivity. 4 - Some Characteristics of Snakes. 5 - Snake Venom and its Effects. 6 - The Price of Experience. 7 - Nearly - but not Quite! 8 - Practical Advice on First-Aid. 9 - Snake Studying in Natural Surroundings. 10 - Snake Stories from Southern Rhodesia. 11 - The Public loves a Story. 12 - Fangs and Teeth: An Introduction to Sub-Division. 13 - The Aglypha Group 14 - The Opistoglypha Group - Back-fanged Snakes 15 - The Proteroglypha Group - Front-fanged Snakes. 16 - Snake Knowledge from other Sources.