"In this complete revision of the first edition, which was
published in 1982, Struan--a pioneer and major contributor in the
field--and Tibbals ... retain the goal of presenting comprehensive
coverage of habitat, toxicity, diagnosis, treatment, case reports,
and prevention of envenomation--with regard to a diverse range of
animals. We're not just talking snakes here ... Also treated are
spiders and other arthropods, and octopuses, jellyfish, and other
sea creatures, including marine animals that are poisonous to eat.
Each is thoroughly reviewed, with information about biology,
identification, economic importance, geographic range, and common
fallacies, as well as prevention and treatment of envenomation.
Several introductory chapters discuss historical background, give
an overview of the potency and action of Australian venoms and
toxins, and cover first aid for bites and stings, including
coverage of out- of-date and bad first aid. Numerous color photos
enhance the text."--SciTech Book News
"In this complete revision of the first edition, which was
published in 1982, Struan--a pioneer and major contributor in the
field--and Tibbals ... retain the goal of presenting comprehensive
coverage of habitat, toxicity, diagnosis, treatment, case reports,
and prevention of envenomation--with
regard to a diverse range of animals. We're not just talking snakes
here ... Also treated are spiders and other arthropods, and
octopuses, jellyfish, and other sea creatures, including marine
animals that are poisonous to eat. Each is thoroughly reviewed,
with information about biology,
identification, economic importance, geographic range, and common
fallacies, as well as prevention and treatment of envenomation.
Several introductory chapters discuss historical background, give
an overview of the potency and action of Australian venoms and
toxins, and cover first aid for bites and
stings, including coverage of out- of-date and bad first aid.
Numerous color photos enhance the text."--SciTech Book News
"In this complete revision of the first edition, which was
published in 1982, Struan--a pioneer and major contributor in the
field--and Tibbals ... retain the goal of presenting comprehensive
coverage of habitat, toxicity, diagnosis, treatment, case reports,
and prevention of envenomation--with
regard to a diverse range of animals. We're not just talking snakes
here ... Also treated are spiders and other arthropods, and
octopuses, jellyfish, and other sea creatures, including marine
animals that are poisonous to eat. Each is thoroughly reviewed,
with information about biology,
identification, economic importance, geographic range, and common
fallacies, as well as prevention and treatment of envenomation.
Several introductory chapters discuss historical background, give
an overview of the potency and action of Australian venoms and
toxins, and cover first aid for bites and
stings, including coverage of out- of-date and bad first aid.
Numerous color photos enhance the text."--SciTech Book News
"In this complete revision of the first edition, which was
published in 1982, Struan--a pioneer and major contributor in the
field--and Tibbals ... retain the goal of presenting comprehensive
coverage of habitat, toxicity, diagnosis, treatment, case reports,
and prevention of envenomation--with
regard to a diverse range of animals. We're not just talking snakes
here ... Also treated are spiders and other arthropods, and
octopuses, jellyfish, and other sea creatures, including marine
animals that are poisonous to eat. Each is thoroughly reviewed,
with information about biology,
identification, economic importance, geographic range, and common
fallacies, as well as prevention and treatment of envenomation.
Several introductory chapters discuss historical background, give
an overview of the potency and action of Australian venoms and
toxins, and cover first aid for bites and
stings, including coverage of out- of-date and bad first aid.
Numerous color photos enhance the text."--SciTech Book News
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