Snakes and other Reptiles of Zambia and Malawi

Snakes and other Reptiles of Zambia and Malawi
Author: Darren Pietersen
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Total Pages: 741
Release: 2021-10-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1775847381

Zambia and Malawi are home to 240 known snake, lizard, terrapin, tortoise and crocodile species. Snakes and other Reptiles of Zambia and Malawi is the first field guide to describe every species of reptile known to occur in this region – including 14 endemics and several new discoveries. Comprehensive descriptions of each order, suborder, family, genus and species. Species descriptions cover identifying features, behaviour, prey and predators, reproduction, range, and danger to humans. Accounts are supported by stunning colour photographs and up-to-date distribution maps that draw on over 16,000 recorded observations. Dichotomous identification keys guide users to the correct genus and species. Introduction includes clear diagrams of morphological features and unpacks the region’s biogeography and diverse habitat types, different venom types and the basic principles of snakebite treatment. This comprehensive field guide – the first of its kind for the region – will appeal to both experienced herpetologists and nature enthusiasts in general. Sales points: Definitive guide to the 240 known reptile species of Zambia and Malawi; authoritative text by leaders in the field; up to date, including several new discoveries; supported by excellent colour photographs; accessible to both scientists and laypersons.

Pocket Guide Snakes & Other Reptiles of Zambia & Malawi

Pocket Guide Snakes & Other Reptiles of Zambia & Malawi
Author: Darren Pietersen
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Total Pages: 307
Release: 2023-08-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1775847179

Zambia and Malawi are home to 240 reptile species, of which 114 are snakes, 108 lizards, 14 terrapins and tortoises, and 2 crocodiles. Of these, 15 species occur nowhere else on Earth. This first accessible pocket guide to the reptiles of these two tropical countries describes 186 of the most commonly encountered and colourful species, as well as those that are less conspicuous, rare and endemic to the region. A brief, informative introduction details the region’s reptile diversity and habitat types and outlines different venom types and snakebite treatments. Handy and compact, this up-to-date guide makes a trusted travelling companion on trips to the wildlife areas, parks and reserves of these two spectacular countries. Succinct species descriptions cover key identification features. Clear full-colour photographs accompany species descriptions. Up-to-date distribution maps show the range of each species. Symbols for snake species denote the level of danger each snake’s venom poses for humans, from harmless to life-threatening. Sales points: Handy, compact and easy to use. Highlights diagnostic features to assist with identification. Colour photographs and distribution maps for all featured species. Authors are regional herpetology experts.

Field Guide to Snakes and Other Reptiles of Zambia and Malawi

Field Guide to Snakes and Other Reptiles of Zambia and Malawi
Author: Darren W. Pietersen
Publisher: Struik Nature Field Guides
Total Pages: 544
Release: 2022-02
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781775847373

A definitive guide to the 240 known snake, lizard, terrapin, tortoise and crocodile species of Zambia and Malawi (including new discoveries) - the first comprehensive guide of its kind for the region.

Pocket Guide to Snakes & Other Reptiles of Zambia and Malawi

Pocket Guide to Snakes & Other Reptiles of Zambia and Malawi
Author: Darren Pietersen
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-10-30
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781775847168

A compact, portable identification guide featuring 187 of the known 240 snake and other reptile species in Zambia and Malawi. Includes succinct descriptions, colour photographs and distribution maps for each species.

Snakes of Malawi

Snakes of Malawi
Author: Rupert Wilkey
Publisher:
Total Pages: 329
Release: 2019
Genre: Snakes
ISBN: 9781912804887

Zambia Safari Guide

Zambia Safari Guide
Author: Chris McIntyre & Susie McIntyre
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
Total Pages: 568
Release: 2023-08-11
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1804690155

For over 25 years Bradt’s Zambia Safari Guide has been widely acknowledged as the best guidebook to this African country, and it is now the only dedicated guide to Zambia’s world-renowned safari destinations. Combining in-depth reviews of lodges, camps and other accommodation (from a stately home to a contemporary woven treehouse), detailed descriptions of safari locations and operators, extensive practical details, local insights, a brand new 48-page colour wildlife guide and curated coverage of the main access points of Lusaka and Livingstone, this is the ‘must-have’ guidebook to travel planning and exploring the country’s wildlife-rich safari regions. Lying in the heart of the continent, Zambia is deepest, darkest Africa at its most appealing. Many visitors are drawn initially to the majestic Victoria Falls. Others come for the glory of Zambia’s stellar national parks: the South Luangwa, the Lower Zambezi and Kafue. For seasoned safari goers, Zambia is the home of the walking safari; for adventurous travellers, it is about canoeing past hippos on the Lower Zambezi – or diving into a whole new world of freshwater fish in Lake Tanganyika. Experienced travel writers Chris and Susie McIntyre – both Africa experts, with Susie having grown up in Zambia – use their decades of safari experience and in-depth knowledge of the Zambian safari scene to provide accurate, honest and upbeat descriptions, anecdotes and advice. To help readers make informed choices, the authors explain where to find top-quality guiding and detail Zambia’s top spots for wildlife and wilderness (including GPS co-ordinates for those who prefer self-drive holidays). They advise on the best walking safaris plus the ‘silent safaris’ available in electric vehicles and boats, and suggest how best to combine different safari experiences into a fulfilling itinerary in a country where nearly one-third of the land area is reserved for wildlife. Whether you are a wildlife enthusiast or Africa addict, an escapist seeking wilderness or a family craving adventure; and whether you prefer a local operator to make your arrangements or independent travel, Bradt’s Zambia Safari Guide is the perfect travel companion.

Snakes of Malawi

Snakes of Malawi
Author: Rupert Wilkey and
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2017-04-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781366110886

The 3rd edition of SNAKES OF MALAWI has taken 40 years of field research to complete and is the most up-to-date snake guide on the country's snakes in more than half a century.This book contains 64 distribution maps, 98 colour photographs and 130 head scale drawings that together accurately describe all of the 64 recorded species found in the country.Malawi has quite a selection of species for such a small land area, but out of the 64 only 12 have the potential to kill a human. That means that over 80% of all recorded species are non-fatal to humans. In fact 43% are completely harmless and carry no venom at all.This guide will provide easy and fast identification of all species, together with bite treatment.A softcover version is available through Amazon from the 17th of April 2017.

Photographic Guide to Snakes, Other Reptiles and Amphibians of East Africa

Photographic Guide to Snakes, Other Reptiles and Amphibians of East Africa
Author: Bill Branch
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Total Pages: 367
Release: 2014-12-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1775842576

Comprehensively revised, expanded and updated, this compact guide makes the ideal travelling companion on trips to the wildlife areas and nature reserves of East Africa. It features authoritative text describing key identification features; full-colour photographs illustrating a range of commonly encountered, rare and beautiful specie distribution maps showing the range of each species; thumbnail outlines of each family group, enabling quick identification.

Field Guide to Snakes of the Middle East

Field Guide to Snakes of the Middle East
Author: Damien Egan
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2022-07-21
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1472987314

Arabia and the Middle East have an unusually rich herpetofauna, and this is exemplified by the region's snakes. There are almost 190 species, and this new field guide offers a way to identify them. Written by expert Damien Egan and illustrated with his brilliant digital imagery, the book consists of 87 plates, each containing two or three species, with the snakes illustrated along with comparison species and diagnostic features in detail, such as head and keel scales. A concise species text accompanies each plate, highlighting ID, ecology, habitat and prey, along with notes on venom. Introductory text covers the snakes of the region more widely, with a discussion on how and where to find them and how to study them safely. Ambitious in scope, this book will be of great interest to all herpetophiles living in or visiting this broad and diverse region.