Snakes & Snakebite Southern Africa
Author: | Johan Marais |
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ISBN: | 9781775840237 | |
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Format: | Paperback | |
Price: | R280.00.00 | |
Release Date: | 2014-09-01 |
R280.00
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.
Simple icons, distribution maps, succinct text and numerous full-colour photographs assist with easy identification of snakes commonly encountered in the region. Symptoms and treatment of snakebites are described, providing the reader with vital first-aid information.
Clear, practical and easy-to-use, Snakes and Snakebite in Southern Africa will prove invaluable to all those with outdoor interests.
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