Since the publication of The Venomous Reptiles of Latin America by Cornell University Press in 1989, scientific discoveries and taxonomic changes have resulted in the addition of many taxa and species to the herpetology of the Western Hemisphere. This updated, heavily rewritten, and greatly expanded version of that book now includes accounts of all 192 species of venomous snakes and lizards found in the Western Hemisphere. Volume I includes a table of contents, list of tables, preface, introduction, and regional/country accounts with related bilingual identification keys and vegetation and topographic maps. Genus and species accounts in this volume treat all of the lizards, coralsnakes, and seasnakes; these accounts are accompanied by color photographs of individual species. Volume II begins with the pitvipers, including all known species of rattlesnakes. This volume features four chapters by experts on mimicry, evolution, and snakebite treatment in tropical and temperate America. A glossary, literaturecited section, and index serve both volumes. Color photographs portray pitvipers, including rattlesnakes, and the damage done by snakebite.

The Bothrops is good at making itself look like food. Its tail attracts other animals. When they get too close, the Bothrops strikes! Its venom is powerful and fast acting. Plus, some of these snakes are huge –– over six feet long and weighing as much as a big bag of potatoes. Learn all about this careful killer in Bothrops: South America's Highly Venomous Snake. Part of the series Lethal Strikers: Latin America's Deadliest Snakes, this book is filled with exciting, full-color photos and information on one of the deadliest snakes on the planet.

This eBook examines and ranks the 10 deadliest snakes of Latin America. It provides a brief overview of each animal, followed by a discussion of their behavioral traits, venom toxicity (in relation to humans), and general characteristics.

With their bright bands of red, black, yellow, and white rings on their body, the coral snake is very pretty. It's also very deadly. This speedy killer mainly attacks other snakes. It can swallow a foot-long snake whole. The Coral Snake: South America's Deadly Venomous Snake explores how this beautiful snake lives and feeds. Just one title in the Lethal Strikers: Latin America's Deadliest Snakes series, this book is filled with stunning photographs and loads of details about this colorful snake.

A guide to identifying all venomous reptiles north of Mexico, from copperheads, cottonmouths, and rattlesnakes to the Gila monster

With their bright bands of red, black, yellow, and white rings on their body, the coral snake is very pretty. It's also very deadly. This speedy killer mainly attacks other snakes. It can swallow a foot-long snake whole. The Coral Snake: South America's Deadly Venomous Snake explores how this beautiful snake lives and feeds. Just one title in the Lethal Strikers: Latin America's Deadliest Snakes series, this book is filled with stunning photographs and loads of details about this colorful snake.

This monographic treatment offers all the basic knowledge about New World venomous coral snakes. It gives full description and keys for identification of all the species and subspecies, with maps of distribution and variation, including morphology, anatomy and colour patterns, as well as folklore. Natural history includes ecology, food and feeding, reproduction, enemies and defense, biogeography and evolution, with special reference to mimicry and cannibalism. Chapters on venoms and snakebite survey characteristics and effects of venom, snakebite accidents, first aid and remedies.

The fer-de-lance can wait days for its food to arrive. It lies still and camouflaged in leaf litter waiting to ambush its prey. When a bird or rat gets too close, it attacks! Inside Fer-De-Lance: The Most Dangerous Snake in Latin America, you'll learn all about how this vicious predator kills its prey. One in a number of titles in Lethal Strikers: Latin America's Deadliest Snakes, this book is crammed with color pictures and many details about this very dangerous snake.

Summarizes current knowledge about reptiles and recounts myths, superstitions, and folk tales concerning snakes and lizards from around the world.