http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3 http://www.loc.gov/standards/mods/v3/mods-3-2.xsd
xi, 340 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
General characteristics of venomous snakes -- Differentiating features of venomous and nonvenomous snakes -- Comments about the chemistry and effects of snake venom -- My own experiences with snakebites -- Immunity to snake venom -- Venomous snake caging and its special adaptations -- List of species presented in this book -- Species descriptions -- Family elapidae (cobras and allies) -- Family viperidae (adders and true vipers) -- Family crotalidae (pitvipers)
Ludwig Trutnau ; translated by Donald W. Stremme.
Translation of volume 2 of the author's 2 v. work Giftschlangen: Schlangen im Terrarium.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 319-328) and index.