It features the 516 reptile species for the subregion 27 tortoises, 337 lizards, 151 snakes and one crocodile that are currently described in the scientific literature. Field guide to snakes of southern africa by fitzsimons, j. Arno naude if you see a snake, try to get away, is the advice from snake expert arno naude. Sep 17, 2018 this week we are bringing you the newly released book. Snakes and snake bite in southern africa describes a total of 48 snake species found in southern africa. Jan 25, 2018 common harmless snakes of south africa posted on january 25, 2018 march 29, 2020 by tyrone following on the success of the common snakes of durban post that was compiled here is a much broader spectrum to cover south 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 and snake bite in southern africa by johan marais.
A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa pdf. Pocket guide snakes and other reptiles of southern africa offers helpful descriptions, distribution maps and colourful images of 276 of south africas snake and reptile species. One subspecies is found in central and western africa, and the other subspecies is found in southern africa africa s largest snake and one of the six largest snake. Spiders of southern africa by astri leroy nook book. Simple icons, distribution maps, succinct text and numerous fullcolor photographs assist with easy identification of snakes. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa by johan marais. The dangerous snakes of africa is an indispensable guide to these reptiles. One subspecies is found in central and western africa, and the other subspecies is found in southern africa africas largest snake and one of the six largest snake species. Bill branch struik publishers 3rd edition, cape town 1998 isbn 9780883590423 softcover, 15x21 cm, 399 pages, 600 full. Read download snakes and reptiles of southern africa pdf. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa 1, marais. 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. The common harmless snakes of south africa tyrone ping.
Africa is a true hotspot for snake diversity, with several hundred species. A complete guide to snakes of southern africa by johan. Of the estimated 4,000 snakebites recorded in south africa a year, less than 5% of victims are bitten by these two snakes. Simple icons, distribution maps, succinct text and numerous fullcolor photographs assist with easy identification of snakes commonly encountered in. 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. They add a lot of weight to my luggage and im usually having too much fun to open a book anyway. A complete guide to snakes of southern africa by johan marais. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa, by johan. Although we focus on snakes of south africa, lesotho, swaziland, namibia, botswana. A photographic guide to southern africa snakes and other reptiles photographic guides. Exploring the diversity of snakes found in southern africa. There are currently around 180 species and subspecies of snakes. Apr 09, 2017 there are three types of venomous snakes in southern africa they fit into the cytotoxic, neurotoxic and haemotoxic category. Discovering the diversity of snakes found in southern africa.
Simple icons, distribution maps, succinct text and numerous fullcolour photographs assist with easy identification of snakes commonly encountered. 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. Field guide to snakes and other reptiles of southern afrika author. Snakes and other reptiles of southern africa field guides.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Johan marais there are 170odd species and subspecies of snakes in southern africa, many of which are insufficiently studied and poorly understood. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa african. There are three types of venomous snakes in southern africa they fit into the cytotoxic, neurotoxic and haemotoxic category. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Bill branch 19462018 was one of africas most wellknown herpetologists. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa kindle edition by marais, johan. So i normally just take my kindle, which i rarely end up opening either. Books to take on an african safari travel for wildlife. Simple icons, distribution maps, succinct text and numerous fullcolour photographs assist with easy identification of snakes commonly encountered in the region.
Kids snakes of southern africa african snakebite institute. 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. The aim of a complete guide to the snakes of southern africa is to assist in identifying southern africa s diverse range of snakes. This insert below will touch on these medically insignificant snakes, which include harmless nonvenomous as well as the common mildly venomous snakes which the average south african may come across on a daytoday basis. 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 aid measures in the case of snakebite. Through fullcolour photographs and distribution maps, and easytoread text, the beginner and budding naturalist will be able to identify the more.
It occurs in southern angola and northern namibia, and ranges east through botswana to southern zambia, zimbabwe, western mozambique, the northeastern provinces of south africa and eastern swaziland. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa by marais. This group will help you identify southern african snakes and answer any questions you may have about them. It is one of the fastest snakes and can move at over 20kmhour. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa by. It is very common in the limpopo valley as well as the zambezi valley. Now in its second edition, a complete guide to the snakes of southern africa has been updated, revised and. This detailed and comprehensive guide to the 151 snakes indigenous to southern africa covers all essential aspects of snake biology and behavior. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa author. An identification guide to dangerous snakes and common harmless snakes. Perhaps the most feared snake in africa is the black mamba.
Jan 01, 2001 this title is intended as a companion volume to a complete guide to the snakes of southern africa. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Unfortunately, a scared snake or one that is trodden on may bite, and some species have venom that can prove fatal. This week we are bringing you the newly released book. All species in the genus have a slender and elongated profile, a long tail, a narrow head, and a pointed snout. Meet 36 of southern africas most common and interesting snakes in this lively and engaging kids guide. Field guide to the snakes and other reptiles of southern. The guide also indicates which species are endangered in the wild, and which snakes are venomous.
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. Black mambas are the largest venomous snake in south africa and can reach four metres long. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa ebook by. Laminated, foldout field guide with illustrations of southern african snakes taken from johnan maraiss snakes and snake bite in southern africa. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa 1. Childrens snake book, kids snake book, kids snakes of southern africa, snake awareness for kids description meet 36 of southern africas most common and interesting snakes in this lively guide. 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.
Johan marais struik publishers cape town, 2004 isbn. Snakes and other reptiles of southern africa field guides by hawthorne, tracey a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. See more ideas about snake, reptiles and amphibians. Introducing kids snakes of southern africa, and an author. His books include field guide to snakes and other reptiles of southern africa and tortoises, terrapins, and turtles of africa. Following on the success of the common snakes of durban post that was compiled here is a much broader spectrum to cover south africa.
Southern african snakes and other reptiles by bill branch. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a complete guide to the snakes of southern africa. The field guide to snakes and other reptiles of southern africa was published a decade ago as a comprehensive guide to the regions 397 reptile species. Pdf a complete guide to the snakes of southern africa. Field guide to snakes and other reptiles of southern. 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, discover where they live, and learn about their unique feeding and nesting. A detailed introduction to many aspects of snake behaviour opens up the fascinating world. The emphasis is on first aid for snakebite, along with symptoms. 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. Generally, such books can be divided into two categories comprehensive technical monographs containing lots of taxonomic information and popular books e. Snakes of southern africa paperback july 1, 2002 by marais author 5. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. The reason for me revisiting the use of arterial tourniquets is that i have revised my book complete guide to snakes of southern africa and.
This is a total rewrite of the previous book and available on the shelves from september 2014. Our most venomous snakes include the aggressive black mamba, the puff adder, mozambique spitting cobra, cape cobra, boomslang, vine snake and gaboon viper. Jul 15, 2005 this is an excellent book on the snakes of southern africa. 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. When traveling to southern africa though, things change. 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. Features distribution maps, 68 photos and a description of each snake and its behavior patterns. This detailed and comprehensive guide to the 151 snakes indigenous to southern africa covers all essential aspects of snake biology and behaviour.
The twig snakes genus thelotornis, also commonly known as bird snakes or vine snakes, are a genus of rearfanged venomous snakes in the family colubridae. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. His books include reptiles and amphibians of east africa and kenya. Now in its second edition, a complete guide to the snakes of southern africa. The eye of all species has a horizontal pupil, shaped like a keyhole, which gives twig snakes. 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.
Kids snakes of southern africa by marais, johan penguin. Apr 03, 2016 pocket guide snakes and other reptiles of southern africa offers helpful descriptions, distribution maps and colourful images of 276 of south africas snake and reptile species. The african rock python python sebae is a species of large, nonvenomous snake in the family pythonidae. This group will help you identify southern african snakes and answer any questions you may have about. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa by johan. This is an excellent book on the snakes of southern africa. The dangerous snakes of africa princeton university press. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa, by. They are africa s largest venomous snake and can grow to between 2. Field guide to snakes and other reptiles of southern afrika, by bill branch. A complete guide to snakes of southern africa he is a popular public speaker and offers a variety of courses including snake awareness, scorpion awareness and venomous snake handling.
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