Topic: New book on snake venom...
With venomous snake bites on the rise and all the discussion surrounding venomous bite pathology and venom, I thought some of you might find this interesting:
NEWS RELEASE
The Center for North American Herpetology Lawrence, Kansas http://www.cnah.org
21 July 2006
New Book
SNAKE VENOMS & ENVENOMATIONS
by Jean-Philippe Chippaux (translated by F. W. Huchzermeyer)
Snakes responsible for severe envenomations are considered a real public health problem, especially in tropical countries. Yet, snake venom, which is made up of hundreds of specific substances, is used more and more in biomedical research as a diagnostic or therapeutic tool. This authoritative volume first presents a synthesis of the principal discoveries on venoms and envenomations. Then, paleontology and classification of snakes as well as the biochemistry and toxicology of venoms are simply and precisely described to explain the theoretical basis of envenomation and its treatment. Knowing the biology and behavior of snakes leads to better identification of the circumstances of snakesbites and can be used to support prevention efforts. Recommendations and algorithms of treatments are proposed. This book also lists all the known antivenins produced in the world and antivenomous plants with their therapeutic properties. Coral Snakes and Pigmy Rattlesnake are referenced in the index.
For greater accuracy, comprehension, and ease of use, this book uses the long-standing, traditional, standard common names for North American species maintained by Collins & Taggart (2002. Standard Common and Current Scientific Names for North American Amphibians, Turtles, Reptiles, and Crocodilians. Fifth Edition), published by The Center for North American Herpetology (available as a pdf at the CNAH web site) and updated daily online.
Date original French edition published: 2002 Date this translated edition published: 2006 300 pages Clothbound
ISBN: 1-57524-272-9
Price: $58.50
This excellent book is an essential addition to the library of any herpetologists, but particularly those doing research on venomous snakes.
Available from:
Krieger Publishing Company
P. O. Box 9542
Melbourne, Florida 32902-9542
http://wwww.krieger-publishing.com
To order this book, call:
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