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This user-friendly book on America’s venomous snakes is for those interested in discovering a little more about these reptiles. It addresses general aspects of this topic and provides an overview of venomous species. It also introduces readers to some of the most striking and well-known venomous species of the American continent by means of impressive photography.

This book provides readers with a clear and general understanding of the variety of species and their distribution. Moreover, it discusses the habits of some of the snakes that can be found on the continent, and offers essential safety and first aid advice.

For those who are interested in learning more about this topic, there is a full list of references to other sources that will set you down the path of expertise.

The author of this book has a degree in medicine and graduated with a PgDip from Brazil's São Paulo State University (Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho or UNESP) after completing a PgDip in toxinology at the Center for the Study of Venoms and Venomous Animals (Centro de Estudos de Venenos e Animais Peçonhentos or CEVAP). He began working as a qualified doctor over 15 years ago in the city of Leticia in the Republic of Colombia. He has published articles in medical journals and has published a reference book on the types of medical treatment available in incidents involving poisonous and venomous animals.