First published in 1993, sasol birds of southern africa is one of the bestselling field guides on the african continent. Comprehensive guide to the 151 snakes indigenous to southern africa. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa ebook. Perhaps the most feared snake in africa is the black mamba. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa by marais. They are africa s largest venomous snake and can grow to between 2. Where to find 1400 bird species in southern africa must rank as one of the best where to guides for a region. This group will help you identify southern african snakes and answer any questions you may have about. Several authoritative books have been written on the subject of snakebite and its management. Search quickly through all the species or specific species accounts eg. Exploring the diversity of snakes found in southern africa. His first novel, unfeeling, is set in contemporary zimbabwe and is one of the first literary attempts to come to terms. The author has provided informative sections on identifying and collecting reptiles, and.
My first book of southern african snakes and other reptiles introduces 56 different species, with accurate, fullcolour illustrations accompanied by concise text and simple graphics that depict where the reptile lives, what it eats, how it reproduces, and how big it is when fully grown. It contains detailed information on sites, clear maps and directions and great photos. Jul 15, 2005 this is an excellent book on the snakes of southern africa. Rare, hard to find, antiquarian, out of print books. Numerous wildlife safari and tour companies operate guided tours to southern africa.
Kids snakes of southern africa african snakebite institute. Highly portable, concise, and informative, this is the essential guide for identifying southern africa s most visible wildlife. Pages in category snakes of africa the following 140 pages are in this category, out of 140 total. Complete guide to the snakes of southern africa johan marais.
It gives you information on the distribution, length, scale counts and structure, physical attributes for identification, habits, preferred habitat, danger to humans, venom, food and feeding and similar species of each snake. Superb new electronic field guide based on a complete guide to the snakes of southern africa by johan marais. Marais has authored books including the bestselling a complete guide to the snakes of southern africa, papers and articles. Southern africa is home to a diverse reptile fauna of more than 600 species. There are currently around 180 species and subspecies of snakes. Check out the new book kids snakes of southern africa by wildlife expert johan marais featuring 250 fab photos and bursting with fascinating facts. Milksnakes includes information on housing, selection, diet, breeding, health, and much more. Southern africa novels set in southern africa that give a sense of the time and place. Southern africa is home to a remarkably diverse and rich reptile fauna. Read a complete guide to the snakes of southern africa by johan marais available from rakuten kobo. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa kindle edition by marais, johan. Jan 01, 2001 buy a guide to the reptiles of southern africa 1 by alexander, graham, marais, johan isbn. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa, by johan marais. My first book of southern african snakes and other reptiles.
This detailed and comprehensive guide to the 151 snakes indigenous to southern africa covers all essential aspects of snake biology. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa by johan marais. Aug 15, 2005 ian holding is a 27yearold schoolteacher who lives in harare, zimbabwe. Of these, nearly 70% are endemic to the region, being found nowhere else.
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. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa 1, marais, johan. 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 they protect themselves. It is found predominantly in the coastal forests of southern and east africa, and spends most of its life in the trees. This detailed and comprehensive guide to the 151 snakes indigenous to southern africa covers all essential aspects of snake biology and behavior. 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. This fourth edition has been rewritten and greatly improved, ensuring it remains the regions most comprehensively illustrated and trusted field guide. This compact guide features 276 of the more colourful and conspicuous species, as well as those unique to or endangered in the region. Jun 07, 2018 the cape cobra is found in southern africa in a wide variety of habitats, including the savannas, deserts, semidesert regions, and bushvelds. Although we focus on snakes of south africa, lesotho, swaziland, namibia, botswana. Free delivery to your door on all orders over r450.
This detailed and comprehensive guide to the 151 snakes indigenous to southern africa covers all essential aspects of snake biology and behaviour. Snakes species found in south africa rentokil south africa does not cover snakes as part of our service package. Get free delivery to all exclusive books stores nationwide. As its name suggests, eastern green mambas are jewelgreen in color, although juveniles are typically a darker bluegreen. The guide also indicates which species are endangered in the wild, and which snakes are venomous. Discover the fascinating habits of snakes where they live, how they hunt, what dangers they face, and how they protect themselves. Based on the latest scientific research, the introduction covers reptile identification. Snakes and snakebite in southern africa as well as slange en slanbyt in suider afrika. Field guide to the snakes and other reptiles of southern africa. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa im namibiana.
Articles appear in scientific and medical journals, popular. Price list and order form of various reptile and amphibian books authored by johan or other authors are directly available from johan marais. Adders or vipers and fangless snakes search common names or scientific latin names. The boomslang dispholidus typus is one of the most venomous species of snakes in the world and is native to subsaharan africa. Bill branch has written such a book about the reptiles of southern africa. Pocket guide snakes and other reptiles of southern africa. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa 1, marais. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa african.
When planning a visit to a new country, the first thing you are likely to do is to buy a guidebook on the place. Snakes and reptiles of southern africa exclusive books. This book provides essential information on every variety of milksnake, plus instructions on longterm care and maintenance. Filled with more than 300 color photographs and written by two of the regions most renowned herpetologists, this is the most comprehensive educational guide to the snakes of the southeast. A guide to the reptiles of southern africa introduces the 517 species currently described in the region, arranged into three main groups snakes and lizards, crocodiles, and shelled reptiles. A guide to the reptiles of southern africa african. In addition to snakes, the title also features lizards. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa by johan.
This group will help you identify southern african snakes and answer any questions you may have about them. Featuring fullcolour photos of more than 400 species of birds, mammals, snakes, lizards, and insects, wildlife of southern africa provides a spectacular sense of what travellers can see in the major game reserves and national parks of south africa, swaziland, lesotho. It would be impossible to feature all south africas snakes in this guide as there are said to be 171 snake species found here. Johan marais struik publishers cape town, south africa 2004. Common highly dangerous snakes of south africa camping tips. An essential guide to identifying all dangerous snakes and common harmless snakes in southern africa, as well as quick and important practical.
Complete guide to the snakes of southern africa johan. 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. A guide to the reptiles of southern africa nhbs field. Discovering the diversity of snakes found in southern africa. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa ebook by johan.
This is an excellent book on the snakes of southern africa. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa author. Although these snakes can be encountered safely, like a hippo or a cheetah, they must be treated with upmost respect this article shows you the 10 most venomous snakes in africa. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa 1. A guide to the reptiles of southern africa present the 517 species currently described in the region, in three main groups snakes and lizards. Includes other reptiles and amphibians author branch, bill formatbinding hardcover book condition used very good jacket condition no jacket quantity available 1 edition 1st edition binding hardcover isbn 10 0958317119 isbn 9780958317115 publisher central news agency date published 1991. This is a total rewrite of the previous book and available on the shelves from september 2014. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Southern africa has many top game nature reserves, and is home to many of the mammals of southern africa. With a very slick layout this book is an essential addition to any trip in southern africa. Laminated, foldout field guide with illustrations of southern african snakes taken from johnan maraiss snakes and snake bite in southern africa. Pocket guide snakes and other reptiles of southern africa by.
Lots of information on all of the snake species located in southern africa. Generally, such books can be divided into two categories comprehensive technical monographs containing lots of taxonomic information and popular books e. Ian holdings top 10 books that teach us something about. This foldout identification guide illustrates 44 species of snakes, and features a first aid section and venom classification for all dangerous. Fiftytwo kinds of snakes can be found in the southeast, almost half of all species native to north america. Popular adventure travel activities in southern africa include. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a complete guide to the snakes of southern africa. Then youll love kids snakes of southern africa by wildlife expert johan marais this exciting guide introduces you to 36 of southern africa s most common and interesting snakes. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa nhbs field. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa by. New fully revised in 2014 snakes and snakebite books english and afrikaans johan marais has done a total rewrite of the book snakes and snakebite in southern africa including the latest essential first aid for snakebite victims are on the shelves now. Meet 36 of southern africas most common and interesting snakes in this lively and engaging kids guide.
See book covers below snakes and snakebite in southern africa as well as slange en slanbyt in suider afrika. For the purposes of this list, southern africa consists of the following countries. A complete guide to the snakes of southern africa johan. Christison rare books africana and general book dealers. Buy a guide to the reptiles of southern africa 1 by alexander, graham, marais, johan isbn. We have a good selection of hard to find books in a wide range of subjects. Please note that this excludes all international deliveries. Description meet 36 of southern africa s most common and interesting snakes in this lively guide. Snakes in africa are prey to countless predators, including the famous cats, who will happily seek out a nest as a meal. Kids snakes of southern africa by marais, johan penguin. Apr 09, 2017 types of venomous snakes in southern africa by carolynne higgins april 9, 2017 silently they sliver through the bushveld, disappearing without a trace and reappearing when you least expect it this is the underground world of the serpent. 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. The snake produces a highly potent hemotoxin which disrupts. This comprehensive guide to the 151 snakes indigenous to southern africa has been revised and expanded to include at least 11 newly.
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