Snakes of southern africa book

Now in its second edition, a complete guide to the snakes of southern africa. These are important considerations for travelers and make this book quite a bulky. South africa is blessed with some of the best biodiversity in the world. Jul 01, 2002 buy snakes of southern africa on free shipping on qualified orders snakes of southern africa. Showing 120 of 39 results default sorting sort by popularity sort by latest sort by price. This detailed and comprehensive guide to the 151 snakes indigenous to southern africa covers all essential aspects of snake biology and behaviour. Meet 36 of southern africas most common and interesting snakes in this lively and engaging kids guide. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Some of johans world include his humble beginnings as a snake enthusiast and small entrepreneur to the world of renown. A detailed introduction to many aspects of snake behaviour opens up the amazing world of these widely misunderstood creatures.

Although it prefers lowland forest and moist savanna. Check out the new book kids snakes of southern africa by wildlife expert johan marais featuring 250 fab photos and bursting with fascinating facts. Field guide snakes and other reptiles of southern africa by bill. Through fullcolour photographs and distribution maps, and easytoread text, the beginner and budding naturalist will be able to identify the more common species found in southern africa. The book of snakes presents 600 species of snakes from around the world, covering nearly one in six of all snake species. It gives you information on the distribution, length, scale counts and structure, physical attributes for identification, habits, preferred habitat, danger to humans, venom, food and feeding and similar species of each snake.

Fascination books was one of south africa s largest book chains with branches throughout south africa. A field guide to the snakes of southern africa book. Now in its second edition, a complete guide to snakes of southern africa has been updated, revised and expanded to include at least 11 newly discovered and 30 reclassified species and subspecies. Discover the fascinating habits of snakes where they live, how they hunt, what dangers they face, and how they protect themselves.

Johan marais illustrator 8 pages, colour photos, bw illustrations, bw distribution maps, 298. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa on apple books. This is a total rewrite of the previous book and available on the shelves from september 2014. This web site is dedicated to the world of johan marais, who over the past 32 years, has contributed regularly to the herpetological data available in south africa today. Laminated, foldout field guide with illustrations of southern african snakes taken from johnan maraiss snakes and snake bite in southern africa.

Johan maraiss world of snakes, lizards, field trips and friends. Then youll love kids snakes of southern africa by wildlife expert johan marais this exciting guide introduces you to 36 of southern africas most common and interesting snakes. A field guide to the snakes of southern africa by vivian f. A photographic guide to snakes and other reptiles of southern africa r. Due to international lockdown regulations and restricted international flights, we are experiencing some delays in receiving stock from the uk and usa. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa ebook.

A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa south. More than just a field guide, it provides detailed information on all the snakes that occur in southern africa their appearance, habits, habitats, distribution. Southern africa is home to a remarkably diverse and rich reptile fauna. Field guide to the snakes and other reptiles of southern africa. A photographic guide to snakes and other reptiles of. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa estoril books. This comprehensive guide to the 151 snakes indigenous to southern africa has been revised and expanded to include at least 11 newly. This foldout identification guide illustrates 44 species of snakes, and features a first aid section and venom classification for all dangerous.

Of the 7 kinds of land snake described, roughly half are believed to be indigenous, the remainder emigrants from the north. Features distribution maps, 68 photos and a description of each snake and its behavior patterns. Scorpions of southern africa african snakebite institute. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa 1, marais. It stocked a wide range of books, focussing on religious books, while also stocking a great variety of books. Introducing kids snakes of southern africa, and an author. Download the reading nature guide to the deadly snakes of south africa books now. He is a popular public speaker and offers a variety of courses including snake awareness, scorpion awareness and venomous snake handling. This book is designed to introduce our reptiles, from the feared snakes and crocodile, to the everpopular tortoises and the secretive and neglected lizards. The species is native to africa, mostly the central and western parts of the continent.

This detailed and comprehensive guide to the 151 snakes indigenous to southern africa covers all essential aspects of. Jan 01, 1992 this detailed and comprehensive guide to the 151 snakes indigenous to southern africa covers all essential aspects of snake biology and behavior. Meet 36 of southern africa s most common and interesting snakes in this lively and engaging kids guide. An essential guide to identifying all dangerous snakes and common harmless snakes in southern africa, as well as quick and important practical advice on first. A guide to the reptiles of southern africa introduces the 517 species currently described in the region and presents interesting insight on reptile identification and diversity, distribution patterns, and biology and behaviour. Sep 17, 2018 this week we are bringing you the newly released book. An identification guide to dangerous snakes and common harmless snakes. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa r290. Through fullcolour photographs and distribution maps, and easytoread text, the beginner and budding naturalist will be able to identify the more. A comprehensive, easily readable work by the south african snake authority that is johan marais.

A guide to the reptiles of southern africa african. Snakes of south africa help document the beautiful diversity of snakes from all over south africa. In south africa there are 169 species of snakes of which only 14 are considered life threatening. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa nhbs field. For the naturalist and the bibliophile this is a wonderful book. Discover the intriguing habits of snakes where they live, how they hunt, what dangers they face, and how they protect themselves, all richly supported by more than 250 captivating photographs. Wildwatch this text refers to the paperback edition. Southern africa, that region south of the zambezi and cunene rivers, has a tremendous variety of habitats. Brilliantly written, dispelling the myths and nonsense often purveyed elsewhere.

Essential reading for any visitor to south africa with an interest in these creatures. Southern africa is home to a remarkably diverse and rich reptile fauna, which is presented in this book in a lively and accessible way. Snakes and snakebite in southern africa pdf download full. His books include field guide to snakes and other reptiles of southern africa and tortoises, terrapins, and turtles of africa. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa 1. Now in its second edition, a complete guide to the snakes of southern africa has been updated, revised and expanded to include at least 11 newly discovered and 30 reclassified species and subspecies. Field guide snakes and other reptiles of southern africa book.

Childrens snake book, kids snake book, kids snakes of southern africa, snake awareness for kids description meet 36 of southern africa s most common and interesting snakes in this lively guide. This exciting guide introduces you to 36 of southern africas most common and interesting snakes. This detailed and comprehensive guide to the 151 snakes indigenous to southern africa covers all essential aspects of snake biology and behavior. Then youll love kids snakes of southern africa by wildlife expert johan marais. Mountains, deserts, in the sea, rivers, lakes, even in the arctic. Youll get to learn all about the intriguing habits of these misunderstood reptiles where they live, how they hunt, what dangers they face and how. Help document the beautiful diversity of snakes from all over south africa. Bill branch 19462018 was one of africas most wellknown herpetologists. The following are recommended reference books on southern african reptiles, suitable for general use, and currently available at most book shops.

Johan marais is an entrepreneur, naturalist and photographer and has contributed significantly to reptile conservation over the past 35 years. The dangerous snakes of africa by stephen spawls, bill. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa by marais. A guide to the reptiles of southern africa present the 517 species currently described in the region, in three main groups snakes and lizards. Paused youre listening to a sample of the audible audio edition. Snakes and snake bite in southern africa describes a total of 48 snake species found in southern africa. The emphasis is on first aid for snakebite, along with symptoms. Of these, nearly 70% are endemic to the region, being found nowhere else. Kids snakes of southern africa a couple of my kids are crazy about snakes and when they met johan marais at a struik nature event a while back, it just fed their enthusiasm to learn more. Scorpions of southern africa, the goto guide for identifying southern africa s rich scorpion fauna, has now been freshly designed, updated and expanded. The dangerous snakes of africa is an indispensable guide to all 7 of these perilous species, both venomous and nonvenomous, and also looks at another 70 species that can be easily mistaken for them. Aug 04, 2020 the dangerous snakes of africa is an indispensable guide to all 7 of these perilous species, both venomous and nonvenomous, and also looks at another 70 species that can be easily mistaken for them. A guide to the reptiles of southern africa introduces the 517 species currently described in the region, arranged into three main groups snakes and lizards, crocodiles, and shelled reptiles.

It is the largest true cobra species with a record length of 3. The dangerous snakes of africa by stephen spawls, bill branch. Johan is accredited by the international society of zoological sciences. The most venomous snakes of africa will present you the amazing specie. Based on the latest scientific research, the introduction covers reptile identification, diversity, biology, distribution patterns, and where to find and observe. A guide to the reptiles of southern africa nhbs field. These are important considerations for travelers and make this book quite a bulky field guide that better fits the knapsack than the pocket. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa on.

Feb 25, 2018 is the author of various books on reptiles including the bestseller. Please note that due to the weight of the book, should the book need be posted to outside of south africa, extra postal charges may be required. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa by johan. It contains accounts of all the species and subspecies of snakes known to occur in africa south of a line drawn from the zambesi river in the east to the kunene river in the west. Snakes of southern africa by vivian f m fitzsimons signed first. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa exclusive books. After years of considerable growth, owner and founder johan marais applied for liquidation in october 2008. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa cep. Lots of information on all of the snake species located in southern africa. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa by. Buy snakes of southern africa on free shipping on qualified orders snakes of southern africa. A field guide to snakes and other reptiles of southern africa by bill branch, third edition, 1998, published by struik of cape town measures 21 x 15 x 2. Snakes of southern africa an identification guide to dangerous snakes and common harmless snakes field identification guide special offer by. The dangerous snakes of africa african snakebite institute.

Teaser for the second filming trip for an upcoming documentary film by living zoology. Black mamba, green mamba, cobra forest, cape cobra, puff adder and the tree snake are certainly the most wellknown poisonous snakes in south africa. While the photos of snakes were not all that good having grown up in india, i realize snakes can be elusive, the book is excellent and provides professionallevel information on the snakes of southern africa. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa african. Southern africa is home to a diverse reptile fauna of more than 600 species. The company was the largest independent book chain in the south africa. The forest cobra naja melanoleuca, also commonly called the black cobra and the black and whitelipped cobra, is a species of venomous snake in the family elapidae. A once in a lifetime sighting of a giant african rock python making its way up a tree in the welgevonden game reserve in south africa.

Shop for snake, chameleon, frog, and other reptilerelated books online, then have them delivered to your door anywhere in south africa. Africa south of sahara africa south of sahara subject category. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa ebook by. Read download snakes and reptiles of southern africa pdf. Field guide to snakes and other reptiles of southern africa. Barratt illustrator and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles. Herpetology, snake books, snake books africa, stephen spawls and bill branch, the dangerous snakes of africa description the dangerous snakes of africa is an indispensable guide to these reptiles. Field guide to the snakes and other reptiles of southern. Snakes and snake bite in southern africa by johan marais. A complete guide to snakes of southern africa by johan. Having recently moved to a farm in south africa this book is very useful as ive already have a few snake visitors. The guide also indicates which species are endangered in the wild, and which snakes are venomous. Apr 03, 2016 pocket guide snakes and other reptiles of southern africa offers helpful descriptions, distribution maps and colourful images of 276 of south africa s snake and reptile species. Kids snakes of southern africa african snakebite institute.

Johan maraiss world of snakes, lizards, field trips and. The dangerous snakes of africa princeton university press. It isolates all of the regions most common harmless snakes, all the dangerous snakes and all those nondangerous snakes that are likely to be confused with the dangerous species a total of 48 snake species which people fear most or are most likely to encounter. The reading nature guide to the deadly snakes of south africa. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa by johan marais.