Achille Snakes of Italy

Herpetological Treatise on the Biology and Iconography of Italian Ophidians
2015
ISBN: 978-3-319-14106-0
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 180 Seiten, eBook

Reihe: SpringerBriefs in Animal Sciences

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.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Achille, Gabriele

Weitere Mitwirkende

Andreone, Franco

Frulla, Enrica

Capula, Massimo

Maugeri, Stefano

Pedrotti, Franco

Zuffi, Marco A.L.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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.