Snakes and Snakebites in Southern Africa by Marais, Johan

Snakes and Snakebites in Southern Africa

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Marais, Johan

ISBN

9781775848912

Format

Paperback

Recommended Price

R280.00

Published

April 2024

About the book:

An essential guide to identifying all dangerous snakes in the region, as well as several commonly encountered harmless snakes, Snakes and Snakebite in Southern Africa also describes the symptoms resulting from bites and gives practical advice on first aid measures.

Now fully revised and expanded, this third edition includes nine additional species, over 250 new photographs, and the latest medical information.

Simple icons, distribution maps, succinct text and full-colour photographs make this a clear, practical and easy-to-use guide.

A comprehensive aid for all those with outdoor interests.

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Johan Marais is an entrepreneur, naturalist and photographer and has contributed significantly to reptile conservation over the past 35 years. He has authored several books, including the best-selling A Complete Guide to Snakes of Southern Africa, and runs the African Snakebite Institute. He spends most of his time lecturing on reptiles and teaching the public about snake awareness, including how to handle snakes safely.

Johan Marais is ’n entrepreneur, natuurkenner en fotograaf wat die afgelope 35 jaar aansienlik tot reptielbewaring bygedra het. Hy is die skrywer van verskeie boeke, waaronder die topverkoper, ’n Volledige Gids tot die Slange van Suider-Afrika, en bestuur die Afrika Slangbytinstituut. Hy bestee die meeste van sy tyd aan toeligting oor reptiele en om slangbewustheid by die publiek te kweek, ook hoe om slange veilig te hanteer.