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A Complete Guide to Reptiles of Australia: Fifth Edition
Artist/Author: Wilson, Steve and Gerry Swan$50.00 Read moreComplete Guide to Reptiles of Australia has been the most comprehensive field guide available for Australian reptiles since the first edition was published in 2003.
As new species are discovered, known ranges extended and higher quality images become available, updated editions of the book have been written to reflect these changes. This fifth edition includes images, descriptions and maps for all 1,011 species of reptiles described up until the end of December 2016. Some of these are pictured in life for the first time, and many are represented by several images to depict geographical and sexual differences.
The book features easy to use diagnostic illustrations to explain anatomical features, a comprehensive glossary, and the more significant reptile habitats are pictured. Each species has a clear and concise text description to aid identification, with diagnostic differences from confusion species given in bold font. Each species has a distribution map and image(s) on the facing page. For ease of use, indexes to both scientific and common names are provided. Designed as field guide, with a sturdy plastic cover and compact layout, the target readership for this book is anyone with an interest in reptiles, whether scientists or amateurs. Previous editions are regarded as the standard reference guide for professionals working in the field and have also been popular with general naturalists.
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Australia’s Dangerous Snakes: Idenfication, Biology and Envenoming.
Artist/Author: Mirtschin, Peter, Arne Rasmussen and Scott A. Weinstein.$120.00 Add to cartAustralia’s venomous snakes are widely viewed as the world’s most deadly and are regarded with cautious curiosity, fascination, and, regrettably, fear. Australia’s Dangerous Snakes examines the biology, natural history, venom properties, and bite treatment of medically important venomous marine and terrestrial snakes. It contains comprehensive identification profiles for each species, supported by keys and photographs. In addition to their medical importance, the environmental role of snakes and the threats that are causing the decline of many of these reptiles are discussed. Drawing on the authors’ experience in the fields of herpetology, toxinology, and clinical medicine, this book stimulates respect and admiration and dispels fear of Australia’s fascinating snakes.
Australia’s Dangerous Snakes will provide hours of rewarding reading and valuable information for anyone interested in Australia’s unique wildlife and natural history, and will be an essential reference for herpetologists, toxinologists, physicians, zoo personnel, and private snake collectors.
* Contains comprehensive identification profiles for each dangerous snake species, supported by keys and photographs.
* Describes the production, actions and uses of venoms.
* Provides information on the risks and clinical management of snakebite and envenoming. -
Freshwater Turtles of Australia.
Artist/Author: Cann, John and Ross Sadlier.$150.00 Add to cartAustralia is home to a diverse freshwater turtle fauna including more than 25 species and an array of side-necked turtle subspecies. The biology and ecology of Australian freshwater turtles is complex and a number of species are of particular conservation concern. Many affected species are found on Australia’s east coast, where the river systems are most heavily modified due to the pressures of development. Freshwater Turtles of Australia is a beautifully illustrated and comprehensive update of John Cann’s highly respected Australian Freshwater Turtles (1998). It reviews new information on the biology of Australian chelid turtles, presents recent perspectives and insights into their history and taxonomy, and provides an introduction to the freshwater turtles of New Guinea and Irian Jaya to Australia’s north. This landmark work brings together years of research and experience and will serve as an important reference for researchers, academics and herpetologists for many years to come.
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A field guide to reptiles of New South Wales.
Artist/Author: Swan, Gerry, Ross Sadlier and Glenn Shea.$35.00 Add to cartA guide to every gecko, flap-footed lizard, goanna, dragon, skink, snake and turtle known to live throughout the state’s many habitats.
A Field Guide to Reptiles of New South Wales narrows down the field of species identification to a manageable size for any naturalist. The telltale details that make identification possible lie in the descriptions of families, genera and species; these are accompanied by clear line drawings. Where you need to tune out similar species, simple keys are provided. For herpetologists, the location maps will prove invaluable. This book is a thorough update, expansion and revision of A Field Guide to the Snakes and Lizards of New South Wales published in 2004. Since then, the number of species has increased, countless names have changed and new species locations have been found.
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A Field Guide to Reptiles of Queensland
Artist/Author: Wilson, Steve K.$35.00 Add to cartMany discoveries have been made in the ten years since this guide was first published in 2005, with this second edition including 15 new genera and over 60 additional species. Due to a range of different habitats, Queensland is home to a spectacular variety of reptiles.
A Field Guide to Reptiles of Queensland covers all of Queensland’s 440 named species, including 135 that occur nowhere else. Colour photographs make for quick identification, aided by line drawings, keys, distribution maps and descriptions.
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Historical snakeys.
Artist/Author: Cann, John.$80.00 Add to cartThis fully illustrated book explores the astonishing stories of Australia’s reptile showmen, known as snakeys, from days gone by. Author John Cann, whose family played a vital role in snake collection, education and training throughout the 20th century and into the 21st, brings every character to life with his brilliant storytelling. Filled with images and newspaper clippings depicting the life and times of over 40 well-known characters in the snake world, including Fred Fox, the Cann clan, Bill Hosmer, Ram Chandra, Joe Bredl, Eric Worrell, Charles Tanner, Graeme Gow, Ken Slater, the Miller Mob, Jim Morrissey and Malcolm Douglas.
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Field guide to Australian reptiles.
Artist/Author: Swanson, Stephen.$50.00 Add to cartCovers more than 400 reptile species commonly found in Australia. Each entry includes colour photographs and information on diet, habitat and reproduction.
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Snake catcher: true stories and reptile facts.
Artist/Author: Harrison, Tony and David Blissett.$25.00 Add to cartTony Harrison has lived the life of a professional snake catcher for twenty years. In this book, he introduces you to the reptiles most commonly encountered in our cities and towns, including some of the most venomous snakes on earth. Tony has spent his whole life surrounded by reptiles. His work and his animals are regularly featured on TV and in movies. That means he has a tale or two to tell. In Snake Catcher, Tony shares entertaining and informative stories, written by award-winning Australian writer, David Blissett. You are part of the action as Tony enters a suburban bedroom to bag a large and lethal Eastern Brown Snake. You will meet Tiger, the Lace Monitor who is afraid of heights. And you will find out what happens when you try to flush a venomous snake down the toilet. However, more than telling great stories and showing great pictures, this book has another purpose. Tony wants to dispel the myth that ‘the only good snake is a dead snake.’ He shares his insights into some truly fascinating reptiles, and gives common-sense advice about living safely with them.
Snake Catcher includes information on: * The most commonly encountered Australian reptiles, complete with stunning full-colour photos. * What to do if you encounter a snake at home or in the bush. * How to discourage dangerous snakes from entering your property. * The benefits of having some snake species living nearby. * How to treat a snake bite. * How to protect your pets from run-ins with snakes. * Some of the rules about keeping reptiles for yourself. -
Frogs and reptiles of the Sydney region.
Artist/Author: Griffiths, Ken.$25.00 Add to cartStretching from Newcastle in the North to Batemans Bay in the South, and West through the Blue Mountains, the Sydney region is home to a vast array of frogs and reptiles. This book covers 130 species found in the region from the Blue-tongue lizard, turtles and frogs to diamond pythons and skinks. To aid in identification, each entry has a colour photograph together with a description of the colour and features of each animal, where it lives and what it eats, how it reproduces, its current conservation status for the Sydney region and whether it is an endangered species. Details and photographs of the most common habitats of the Sydney region are given at the front of the book, together with information about threatened species, how to keep frogs and reptiles as pets, what licenses you need, and how best to observe frogs and reptiles in the wild. Treatment for snake bites is given at the back of the book. To further help with identification of frogs, a CD of the calls of Sydney region frogs is included with the book.
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The reptiles of Brisbane.
Artist/Author: Couper, Patrick and Andrew Amey.$12.00 Add to cartThis book explores the diverse reptile fauna found in the Brisbane area and aims to enhance community understanding of reptiles as an essential part of Australia’s fauna. Each species description includes a full-colour photograph and concise information on key features, habitat and distribution.
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Field guide to snakes of the Pilbara: Western Australia.
Artist/Author: Bush, Brian, and Brad Maryan.$30.00 Add to cartIn the Pilbara there is a rich array of 46 species of snakes, on land and sea, with no fewer than eight of these being endemic to the region. This comprehensive, easy-to-use guide includes superb colour photographs and many drawings to aid identification. An ideal gift for nature-lovers, bush-walkers and students, and an essential companion for travellers and workers in the Pilbara. Includes detailed information on dangerous snakes and the treatment of snakebites.
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Reptiles and frogs of the Australian Capital Territory.
Artist/Author: Bennett, Ross.$28.00 Add to cartThe book combines concise descriptions with superb photography to allow accurate identification of all fifty-four reptiles and fifteen frogs found in the region. Additional information describes their
distribution and gives an insight into their private and often complex life histories. Explore the world of reptiles and frogs, from Canberra’s suburban gardens to the peaks of the Brindabella Ranges.
