Australia's Dangerous Snakes: Identification, Biology and Envenoming

Book info: Australia's Dangerous Snakes: Identification, Biology and Envenoming (Hardcover, 432 pages) – CSIRO Publishing, 2018. Language: English.

Australia’s Dangerous Snakes examines the biology, natural history, venom properties, and bite treatment of medically-important, venomous marine and terrestrial snakes. It contains comprehensive identification profiles for each species, supported by keys and photographs. In addition to their medical importance, the environmental roles of these snakes and the threats that are causing the decline of many of these reptiles are discussed. Drawing on the authors’ experience in the fields of herpetology, toxinology, and clinical medicine, this book stimulates respect and admiration and dispels fear of Australia’s fascinating snakes. Editorial Reviews Review "This book is a wonderful contribution, in terms of providing the capacity for us to be better educated about snakes, about the perception of those snakes, about indeed, what we can learn from them." Senator Simon Birmingham, Minister for Education and Training, at the book launch

"I think what is really key to this book is that this is all about how we actually have a greater understanding of snakes and the contribution that they make to our biodiversity. And really, as people can understand snakes better, they can actually learn how to respond to them better and even to coexist with them."
Brian Oldman, South Australian Museum Director, at the book launch

"Very comprehensive and covers everything about Australian poisonous snakes, providing the reader with information that is easy to access and accurate..." (translation of French language review)
Ivan Ineich, Bulletin de la Société Herpétologique de France 168, 2018

"I found the text comprehensive and authoritative with the complementing contributions from all three authors very good. The authors should be congratulated on the work they have done to bring together for the first time so much significant information. This will make Australia's Dangerous Snakes an essential reference for many years to come."
Christopher J. McInerny, The Herpetological Bulletin 143, 2018

About the Author Peter Mirtschin is the founder of Venom Supplies, which supplies both Australian and exotic snake venoms for research, antivenom, and therapeutic applications. He has published over 70 scientific papers on venom research, snake ecology, conservation, and snake behavior as well as several books on Australian dangerous snakes. Peter was featured in several television documentaries, being an ardent results-driven conservationist.

Arne Rasmussen is an Associate Professor at The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, School of Conservation in Copenhagen, Denmark. He has been a researcher on sea snakes for about 30 years, mostly conducting taxonomic research in Asian and Australian waters, and has contributed to over 100 peer-reviewed publications.

Scott Weinstein is a clinical toxinologist, family physician, and herpetologist. His extensive experience in clinical and research toxinology includes comprehensive treatment of envenoming, mushroom and poisonous plant intoxication, and identification of the evidence-based risk of venomous snakes of little-known medical importance. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed publications on toxinology, herpetology, and medicine. He is currently a Clinical Associate Professor with the University of Adelaide School of Medicine.