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

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

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Achille, Gabriele, author.
Imprint:	Cham : Springer, 2015.
Description:	1 online resource (xii, 180 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Language:	English
Series:	SpringerBriefs in Animal Sciences, 2211-7504 SpringerBriefs in animal sciences.
Subject:	Snakes -- Italy. Snakes. Italy.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11091339

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Other authors / contributors:	Andreone, Franco, contributor. Frulla, Enrico, translator.
ISBN:	9783319141060 3319141066 3319141058 9783319141053 9783319141053
Notes:	"Translated from the Italian language manuscript by Enrico Frulla (Ancona, Italy)." Includes bibliographical references. Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed February 4, 2015).
Summary:	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℗ℓmyths and legends. This SpringerBriefs volume will appeal to herpetologists and technical staff. The section on iconography may also be of interest to museum staff.
Other form:	Printed edition: 9783319141053
Standard no.:	10.1007/978-3-319-14106-0

Table of Contents:

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.