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Author(s): Andrew H. Price
ISBN(s): 9780292793255, 0292793251
Edition: 1
File Details: PDF, 5.25 MB
Year: 2009
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 0292793251 
ISBN 13: 9780292793255
Author: Andrew H Price

Texas has about one hundred twenty native species and subspecies of snakes, fifteen of which are venomous. Since 1950, Texans have turned to the Poisonous Snakes of Texas pamphlet series published by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for help in identifying these snakes and for expert advice on preventing and treating snakebite. Venomous Snakes of Texas, a thoroughly revised and updated edition of Poisonous Snakes, carries on this tradition as a one-stop, all-you-need-to-know guide to Texas’s rattlesnakes, copperheads, cottonmouths, and coral snakes.

In this authoritative field guide, you’ll find:

  • Full-color photographs and a county-by-county distribution map for each species.
  • Each species’ common and scientific name, description, look-alikes, and a summary sketch of its habitat, behavior, reproduction, venom characteristics, predator-prey relationships, and fossil record.
  • Up-to-date advice on recognizing venomous snakes and preventing and treating snakebite, both at home and in the field.
  • A glossary of terms and an extensive bibliography.

A special feature of this guide is an expanded treatment of the ecological and evolutionary context in which venomous snakes live, which supports Price’s goal “to lessen the hatred and fear and to increase the understanding, the respect, and even the appreciation with which venomous snakes should be regarded.”

Venomous Snakes of Texas A Field Guide 1st Table of contents:

Chapter 1: General Overview of Venomous Snakes

  • Venomous vs. Non-Venomous Snakes

  • Anatomy and Identification Features

  • Venomous Snake Habitats in Texas

  • Snake Behavior and Defensive Mechanisms

Chapter 2: The Science of Snake Venom

  • Types of Venom and Their Effects

  • How Venom is Used for Hunting and Defense

  • Venomous Snakebite: What Happens to the Body?

  • First Aid for Snake Bites

  • Antivenom and Treatment Protocols

Chapter 3: Identification of Venomous Snakes in Texas

  • Key Identification Tips

  • How to Safely Observe a Snake in the Wild

  • The Role of Coloration, Patterns, and Size in Identification

Chapter 4: Species of Venomous Snakes in Texas

  • Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus)

    • Identification Features

    • Venom and Effects

    • Distribution and Habitats

    • Safety Tips for Avoidance

  • Western Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox)

    • Identification Features

    • Venom and Effects

    • Distribution and Habitats

    • Safety Tips for Avoidance

  • Mojave Rattlesnake (Crotalus scutulatus)

    • Identification Features

    • Venom and Effects

    • Distribution and Habitats

    • Safety Tips for Avoidance

  • Cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus)

    • Identification Features

    • Venom and Effects

    • Distribution and Habitats

    • Safety Tips for Avoidance

  • Copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix)

    • Identification Features

    • Venom and Effects

    • Distribution and Habitats

    • Safety Tips for Avoidance

  • Coral Snake (Micrurus spp.)

    • Identification Features

    • Venom and Effects

    • Distribution and Habitats

    • Safety Tips for Avoidance

Chapter 5: Venomous Snake Habitats in Texas

  • Rattlesnakes and Dry Desert Habitats

  • Cottonmouths and Wetland Areas

  • Copperheads and Forested Regions

  • Coral Snakes and Subtropical Zones

Chapter 6: Venomous Snake Behavior

  • How Snakes Move and Hunt

  • Common Defensive Behaviors

  • When to Worry: Signs of Aggression

  • Myths vs. Facts About Snake Behavior

Chapter 7: Human Interaction with Venomous Snakes

  • How to Avoid Snake Encounters

  • What to Do If You Encounter a Venomous Snake

  • Safe Ways to Handle a Snake

  • Educating the Public on Snake Conservation

Chapter 8: Conservation and the Future of Venomous Snakes in Texas

  • The Importance of Snakes in the Ecosystem

  • Threats to Venomous Snake Populations

  • Conservation Efforts for Snake Species

  • How You Can Help Protect Snakes

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