A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa author. Perhaps the most feared snake in africa is the black mamba. Of the estimated 4,000 snakebites recorded in south africa a year, less than 5% of victims are bitten by these two snakes. It is one of 11 living species in the genus python. Since then herpetological studies in southern africa have undergone a renaissance and in the last 10 years more than 83 new reptile species have been discovered at a phenomenal rate of a new. A complete guide to snakes of southern africa by johan marais. Bill branch struik publishers 3rd edition, cape town 1998 isbn 9780883590423 softcover, 15x21 cm, 399 pages, 600 full. They are africa s largest venomous snake and can grow to between 2. 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. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa by johan. Apr 09, 2017 there are three types of venomous snakes in southern africa they fit into the cytotoxic, neurotoxic and haemotoxic category. 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.
Following on the success of the common snakes of durban post that was compiled here is a much broader spectrum to cover south africa. 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. His books include field guide to snakes and other reptiles of southern africa and tortoises, terrapins, and turtles of africa. 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. 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 by marais. Snakes and snakebite in southern africa as well as slange en slanbyt in suider afrika. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa african. This group will help you identify southern african snakes and answer any questions you may have about. 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. 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.
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. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Snakes of southern africa paperback july 1, 2002 by marais author 5. 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 guide also indicates which species are endangered in the wild, and which snakes are venomous. 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. So i normally just take my kindle, which i rarely end up opening either. Common highly dangerous snakes of south africa camping tips. Our most venomous snakes include the aggressive black mamba, the puff adder, mozambique spitting cobra, cape cobra, boomslang, vine snake and gaboon viper. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa ebook. The common harmless snakes of south africa tyrone ping.
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. Read download snakes and reptiles of southern africa pdf. Field guide to snakes and other reptiles of southern. Field guide to snakes and other reptiles of southern afrika, by bill branch. Although we focus on snakes of south africa, lesotho, swaziland, namibia, botswana.
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. A detailed introduction to many aspects of snake behaviour opens up the fascinating world. The aim of a complete guide to the snakes of southern africa is to assist in identifying southern africa s diverse range of snakes. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. 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 kindle edition by marais, johan. Bill branch 19462018 was one of africas most wellknown herpetologists. Arno naude if you see a snake, try to get away, is the advice from snake expert arno naude. Field guide to the snakes and other reptiles of southern. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
Books to take on an african safari travel for wildlife. A photographic guide to southern africa snakes and other reptiles photographic guides. 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. Southern african snakes and other reptiles by bill branch. Field guide to snakes of southern africa by fitzsimons, j. Black mambas are the largest venomous snake in south africa and can reach four metres long. They add a lot of weight to my luggage and im usually having too much fun to open a book anyway.
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. 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. When traveling to southern africa though, things change. There are currently around 180 species and subspecies of snakes. Meet 36 of southern africas most common and interesting snakes in this lively and engaging kids guide. This detailed and comprehensive guide to the 151 snakes indigenous to southern africa covers all essential aspects of snake biology and behaviour. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa by johan marais. 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. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa 1, marais. Johan marais struik publishers cape town, 2004 isbn. The dangerous snakes of africa princeton university press. Jan 01, 2001 this title is intended as a companion volume to a complete guide to the snakes of southern africa. Snakes and snake bite in southern africa by johan marais. Now in its second edition, a complete guide to the snakes of southern africa has been updated, revised and.
A complete guide to snakes of southern africa by johan. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa by. Generally, such books can be divided into two categories comprehensive technical monographs containing lots of taxonomic information and popular books e. 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. Through fullcolour photographs and distribution maps, and easytoread text, the beginner and budding naturalist will be able to identify the more. Snakes and other reptiles of southern africa field guides by hawthorne, tracey a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. 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. Field guide to snakes and other reptiles of southern afrika author. Exploring the diversity of snakes found in southern africa. 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. Jul 15, 2005 this is an excellent book on the snakes of southern africa. 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. Pdf a complete guide to the snakes of southern africa.
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. Simple icons, distribution maps, succinct text and numerous fullcolour photographs assist with easy identification of snakes commonly encountered in the region. Unfortunately, a scared snake or one that is trodden on may bite, and some species have venom that can prove fatal. A complete guide to snakes of southern africa johan. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa, by johan. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a complete guide to the snakes of southern africa. 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. Kids snakes of southern africa by marais, johan penguin. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa, by. This is a total rewrite of the previous book and available on the shelves from september 2014. This week we are bringing you the newly released book. 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.
It is very common in the limpopo valley as well as the zambezi valley. The african rock python python sebae is a species of large, nonvenomous snake in the family pythonidae. All of our paper waste is recycled within the uk and turned into corrugated cardboard. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa pdf. 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. 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. Features distribution maps, 68 photos and a description of each snake and its behavior patterns. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa ebook by. Africa is a true hotspot for snake diversity, with several hundred species. It is one of the fastest snakes and can move at over 20kmhour. 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. There are three types of venomous snakes in southern africa they fit into the cytotoxic, neurotoxic and haemotoxic category.
However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. An identification guide to dangerous snakes and common harmless snakes. See more ideas about snake, reptiles and amphibians. Simple icons, distribution maps, succinct text and numerous fullcolour photographs assist with easy identification of snakes commonly encountered. 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.
Snakes and snake bite in southern africa describes a total of 48 snake species found in southern africa. All species in the genus have a slender and elongated profile, a long tail, a narrow head, and a pointed snout. Discovering the diversity of snakes found in southern africa. Kids snakes of southern africa african snakebite institute. Snakes and other reptiles of southern africa field guides. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Spiders of southern africa by astri leroy nook book.
Introducing kids snakes of southern africa, and an author. The eye of all species has a horizontal pupil, shaped like a keyhole, which gives twig snakes. His books include reptiles and amphibians of east africa and kenya. 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. Sep 17, 2018 this week we are bringing you the newly released book. Simple icons, distribution maps, succinct text and numerous fullcolor photographs assist with easy identification of snakes.