Dangerous Snakes of Australia: A Guide to Their Identification, Ecology and Conservation
Author:   Mike Swan
Publisher:   CSIRO Publishing
ISBN:  

9781486321902


Pages:   264
Publication Date:   01 April 2026
Format:   Paperback
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Dangerous Snakes of Australia: A Guide to Their Identification, Ecology and Conservation


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Dangerous Snakes of Australia is an indispensable field guide to all 141 identified species of venomous elapid snakes on the continent. Through detailed species accounts, Mike Swan introduces readers to the physical features, habitat, behaviour and other distinctive characteristics of some of the most charismatic and deadly snakes in the world. The book additionally aims to further conservation efforts through providing important conservation information. Comprehensive and definitive, Dangerous Snakes of Australia is essential for both snake enthusiasts and professionals who are looking to learn more about and help protect these fascinating creatures.

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Author:   Mike Swan
Publisher:   CSIRO Publishing
Imprint:   CSIRO Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 15.00cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 20.30cm
Weight:   0.563kg
ISBN:  

9781486321902


ISBN 10:   1486321909
Pages:   264
Publication Date:   01 April 2026
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Lethality Australia’s Dangerously Venomous Land Snakes: Main Groups Dangerous Snakes and People Identification of Dangerous Snakes Snakebite Snake Venom Antivenom Snakebite Treatment: First Aid Snake Conservation Species Accounts Land Snakes Dangerously Venomous Land Snakes Medically Significant Venomous Land Snakes Potentially Dangerous Venomous Land Snakes Marine Snakes Dangerously Venomous Sea Snakes Dangerously Venomous Sea Kraits References Glossary Photo Credits Species Checklist Index About the Author

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Mike Swan is an award-winning photographer and the author or coauthor of numerous publications about the herpetofauna of Australia, including Frogs and Reptiles of the MurrayDarling Basin and A Complete Guide to Frogs of Australia.

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