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Snakes of Italy = herpetological treatise on the biology and iconography of Italian ophidians /

Record Type:	Language materials, printed : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	Snakes of Italy/ by Gabriele Achille.
Reminder of title:	herpetological treatise on the biology and iconography of Italian ophidians /
Author:	Achille, Gabriele.
Published:	Cham :Springer International Publishing : : 2015.,
Description:	xii, 180 p. :ill. (some col.), digital ; : 24 cm.;
Contained By:	Springer eBooks
Subject:	Snakes - Italy. -
Online resource:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-14106-0
ISBN:	9783319141060 (electronic bk.)

Snakes of Italy = herpetological treatise on the biology and iconography of Italian ophidians /
Achille, Gabriele.

Snakes of Italyherpetological treatise on the biology and iconography of Italian ophidians /[electronic resource] :by Gabriele Achille. - Cham :Springer International Publishing :2015. - xii, 180 p. :ill. (some col.), digital ;24 cm. - SpringerBriefs in animal sciences,2211-7504. - SpringerBriefs in animal sciences..

Introduction -- Reptiles -- Biology and Origin of Snakes -- The Venom -- Feeding -- Conservation and Protection -- Field Studies -- How to Handle Snakes -- How to Photograph Snakes -- Determination -- Information Sheets -- The Habitat of Italian Snakes -- Iconography of Italian Snakes -- Myths and Legends About Italian Snakes.

This book offers a comprehensive review of the biology of snakes, focusing on Italian species. The snakes of Italy belong to the two families Colubridae and Viperidae, and for each species the systematic classification and chorology including distribution maps are presented. Furthermore, readers will learn how to carry out field studies, how to handle snakes and how to photograph them. The book concludes with a chapter on the iconography of historical Italian snakes and their importance in popular science, and one on myths and legends. This SpringerBriefs volume will appeal to herpetologists and technical staff. The section on iconography may also be of interest to museum staff.

ISBN: 9783319141060 (electronic bk.)

Standard No.: 10.1007/978-3-319-14106-0doiSubjects--Topical Terms:

1065498
Snakes
--Italy.

LC Class. No.: QL666.O6

Dewey Class. No.: 597.960945

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