The Venomous Snakes and Their Mimics of Panama and Costa Rica Las Culebras Venenosas y Sus Mímicas de Panamá y Costa Rica |
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| Author:
| Ray, Julie |
| As told to:
| Knight, James |
| Maps by:
| Ruback, Patty |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4935-8601-1 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2013 |
| Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $39.99 |
Book Description:
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Snakes are feared around the world. In some countries, such as Panama and Costa Rica, this comes from the presence of venomous snakes that bite and, in some cases, kill people. In truth, the majority of snakes are not a threat to humans, and all are fascinating animals that deserve our protection and understanding.This book includes:* Text in easy-to-read English and Spanish* 56 species accounts with range maps* Over 150 colored photographs* "No Touch" keys to help identify species*...
More DescriptionSnakes are feared around the world. In some countries, such as Panama and Costa Rica, this comes from the presence of venomous snakes that bite and, in some cases, kill people. In truth, the majority of snakes are not a threat to humans, and all are fascinating animals that deserve our protection and understanding.This book includes:* Text in easy-to-read English and Spanish* 56 species accounts with range maps* Over 150 colored photographs* "No Touch" keys to help identify species* List of hospitals in Panama and Costa Rica by provinceIt is our hope that this book will not only help to limit the incidental and unnecessary killings of snakes, but also reduce the number of accidental snake bites.Las culebras son temidas en todo el mundo. En algunos pa#65533;ses, como Panam#65533; y Costa Rica, esta proviene de la presencia de culebras venenosas que se muerden y, en algunos casos, matan a la gente. En verdad, la mayor#65533;a de las culebras no son una amenaza para los seres humanos, y todos son animales fascinantes que merecen nuestra protecci#65533;n y comprensi#65533;n.Este libro incluye:* Texto de f#65533;cil de leer en ingl#65533;s y en espa#65533;ol* 56 descripciones de especies con mapas de distribuci#65533;n* M#65533;s de 150 fotograf#65533;as en color* Claves de "No Tocar" para ayudar a identificar las especies* Lista de hospitales en Panam#65533; y Costa Rica por provinciaEs nuestra esperanza que este libro no s#65533;lo nos ayudar#65533; a limitar la captura incidental y muertes innecesarias de culebras, sino tambi#65533;n reducir el n#65533;mero de accidentes las mordeduras de culebras.