Can you tell if a snake is venomous by its colour?
What is the real chance of being bitten by a snake?
Can you really die in 30 seconds?
Ever put out a saucer of milk for a snake?
Living with Snakes and Other Reptiles provides a layperson’s account of why these creatures behave the way they do and what makes people get into trouble. The book sheds new light on snakes, lizards and crocodiles, helps you to identify them and dispels some common myths and fallacies. In revealing the fascinating world of reptiles, the book provides the reader with the knowledge to better cope with them at home and in the workplace.
Listen to an interview with author Simon Watharow and other snake experts on Bush Telegraph.
Can you tell if a snake is venomous by its colour?
What is the real chance of being bitten by a snake?
Can you really die in 30 seconds?
Many of us have an instinctive fear of snakes and other reptiles. Over the last 200 years, we have built up a strong negative image of them, especially snakes. It is an image that has been reinforced by many fallacies and misconceptions.
Living with Snakes and Other Reptiles provides a layperson’s account of why these creatures behave the way they do and what makes people get into trouble. The book sheds new light on snakes, lizards and crocodiles, helps you to identify them and dispels some common myths and fallacies. In revealing the fascinating world of reptiles, the book provides the reader with the knowledge to better cope with them at home and in the workplace.
Photos and brief descriptions of the most common problem snakes.
Shows how to sensibly deal with problem snakes and other reptiles.
Removes fear and provides a better understanding of snakes in general.
Gives details on how and when to get help.
Acknowledgements
1 Introduction
2 Snakes in history
3 Why do we fear snakes?
4 What are snakes?
5 Living with snakes
6 Snakes around the house
7 Living with lizards
8 Living with crocodiles
9 Living with Cane Toads
10 Handling a snake visit
11 Dealing with snakebite
Appendix
Glossary
Useful contacts
Index
People that have concerns about snakes and other repltiles
Newly arrived immigrants
Naturalists
Field workers
Snake handlers
Reptile enthusiasts
Local laws and park rangers
Community volunteers
Wildlife rescuers and hospital workers
Children who are curious about reptiles
Home owners dealing with snakes
"What is particularly appealing about the book is the great photographic collection of Australian snakes and reptiles in their natural habitat. Every page includes at least one image labelled with useful details such as name, colourings, size and active state to assist identification." Susan Hollindale, Land for Wildlife South East Queensland, pp. 13, July 2012
"If you want to know the best way to avoid or manage unwanted interactions with snakes, this is the book for you." Nick Clemann, The Victorian Naturalist, Vol 129 (1), Febraury 2012
"Watharow's new book is a lively combination of field guide, scientific information, and good snake stories." Nick Goldie, Cooma-Monaro Express, January 5 2012
Simon Watharow has been a professional herpetologist for 15 years and has written more than 20 research papers on reptiles. He has a specific interest in the ecology of Australian snakes, including their diets, reproduction and their behaviour around residences. He has travelled extensively around Australia working with snakes and other reptiles and has lectured on methods of snake control and public safety to government rangers, wildlife rescue groups and community groups. He is well known for his training programmes on snake awareness and reptile control, and has appeared regularly on television and in print media.
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