Venomous Animals of the United States and Canada

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Venomous animals are everywhere. There could even be onecrawling toward you right now. (Indeed, the editor received some fireant stings at his desk while working on this book!) But despite ourfears of potential danger from these animals, they still fascinate anddelight us too.$45.00ISBN: 978-1-940322-08-7PAPERBACK ? 928 PAGES ? 541 COLOR PHOTOSBy Lawrence L. C. JonesVenomous Animals is intended for anyone interested in, andwanting to safely view, some of our most awe-inspiring animals innature. It should prove useful to hikers, bird-watchers, andhomeowners as well as professionals in poison control centers andthe medical field.Highlights:More than 80 sections on species that can cause harm tohumans-from the familiar European Honey Bee, PortugueseMan-of-War, and Western Diamond- backed Rattlesnake to theless familiar biting worms, box jellyfishes, octopuses, andshrews.Basic information on identification, natural history, habitats,taxonomy, and attributes of venom composition and effectsEnvenomation stories. Vicariously live the experiences ofpeople bitten or stung, without their pain and hospital bill!A venom and envenomation primer, along with a chapter onfirst aid500+ color photographs of animals and the results of theirenvenomations

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