Living with Snakes and Other Reptiles

eBook - September 2011 - eRetailers

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Explains how to deal with these much-maligned creatures in a smart and risk-free manner.

Can you tell if a snake is venomous by its colour?
What is the real chance of being bitten by a snake?
Can you really die in 30 seconds? + Full description

Many of us have an instinctive fear of snakes and other reptiles. Over the last 200 years, we have built up a strong negative image of them, especially snakes. It is an image that has been reinforced by many fallacies and misconceptions.

Living with Snakes and Other Reptiles provides a layperson’s account of why these creatures behave the way they do and what makes people get into trouble. The book sheds new light on snakes, lizards and crocodiles, helps you to identify them and dispels some common myths and fallacies. In revealing the fascinating world of reptiles, the book provides the reader with the knowledge to better cope with them at home and in the workplace.

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Can you tell if a snake is venomous by its colour?
What is the real chance of being bitten by a snake?
Can you really die in 30 seconds?
Ever put out a saucer of milk for a snake?

Living with Snakes and Other Reptiles provides a layperson’s account of why these creatures behave the way they do and what makes people get into trouble. The book sheds new light on snakes, lizards and crocodiles, helps you to identify them and dispels some common myths and fallacies. In revealing the fascinating world of reptiles, the book provides the reader with the knowledge to better cope with them at home and in the workplace.

This title has been reprinted to reflect the current emergency call services phone numbers in Australia. Here are the relevant updated pages of the book.

Listen to an interview with author Simon Watharow and other snake experts on Bush Telegraph.