Venomous snakes of the world : a manual for use by U.S. amphibious forces : based on Poisonous snakes of the world by the Department of the Navy, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

Originally published in 1962 (Dept. of the Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery), now fully updated and colorized, this is the perfect practical guide not only to snake bite survival, but to understand and identify every venomous snake on the planet. Even if no life hangs in the balance, Venomous Snakes of the World is a great reference guide for insect collectors and observers who travel worldwide, outdoor enthusiasts, and reptile lovers. With this comprehensive edition, you will be armed with one of the most thorough volumes available for dealing with these incredible reptiles, including definitive advice on: - Precautions to avoid snake bites - Identifying the symptoms and signs of snake venom poisoning - First-Aid and medical treatments - Recognizing poisonous snakes - Species Indigenous to various regions around the world - Sources of antivenin Snakes can be some of the deadliest creatures on earth. They are also extremely fascinating. By taking the proper precautions, they can be enjoyed and appreciated.

This easy-to-use guide is the most comprehensive resource for snake admirers in the United States. Full-color photographs for almost every snake in the country make for easy reference, and dividing the snakes based on their regional habitats makes finding the right snake a breeze. Whether you are trying to identify a western coral snake or its mimic, the sonoran shovel nosed snake, Scott Shupe’s guide is the extensive handbook for which all snake aficionados have been waiting. With full-color maps and a thorough glossary of terms, you’ll be able to identify Arizona black rattlesnakes, eastern cottonmouths, and more in no time!

Unlike other snake books, Shupe’s guide covers the snake population of the entire United States. His expertise and knowledge of snakes is apparent in the thoughtful descriptions and handy hints on how to tell poisonous snakes from their harmless imitators. He also includes an informative natural history of the reptiles and the scientific terms by which they are referred. As a gift for a young naturalist, a reference book for your library, or a handy tool in a sticky situation, this guide is practical, useful, and fun!

"This easy-to-use guide is the most comprehensive resource for snake admirers in the United States. Full-color photographs for almost every snake in the country make for easy reference, and dividing the snakes based on their regional habitats makes finding the right snake a breeze. Whether you are trying to identify a western coral snake or its mimic, the sonoran shovel nosed snake, Scott Shupe?s guide is the extensive handbook for which all snake aficionados have been waiting. With full-color maps and a thorough glossary of terms, you?ll be able to identify Arizona black rattlesnakes, eastern cottonmouths, and more in no time! Unlike other snake books, Shupe?s guide covers the snake population of the entire United States. His expertise and knowledge of snakes is apparent in the thoughtful descriptions and handy hints on how to tell poisonous snakes from their harmless imitators. He also includes an informative natural history of the reptiles and the scientific terms by which they are referred. As a gift for a young naturalist, a reference book for your library, or a handy tool in a sticky situation, this guide is practical, useful, and fun!"--Amazon Originally published in 1962, and fully updated and colorized by Scott Shupe, Poisonous Snakes of the World is the perfect practical guide to not only snake bite survival, but to understand and identifying every venomous snake on the planet. Even if no life hangs in the balance, this manual is a great reference guide for the outdoors enthusiast, the reptile lover, or anyone with a thirst for pragmatic, how-to knowledge.With this comprehensive edition, you will be armed with one of the most thorough volumes available for dealing with these incredible reptiles, including definitive advice on:Precautions to avoid snake bites.Identifying the symptoms and signs of snake venom poisoning.First-Aid and medical treatments.Recognizing poisonous snakes.Indigenous species to various regions around the world.Sources of Antivenin.Snakes can be among some of the most deadly creatures on the planet. They are also extremely fascinating, and by taking the proper precautions, can be enjoyed and appreciated. From the Monocle Cobra to the Gaboon Viper, learn to fear and respect these incredible reptiles.

Let the U.S. Army prepare you for any emergency.

Whether you’re gearing up for a backcountry trek, preparing for the worst that nature or man can offer, or just want to have a great resource at your fingertips, you need this comprehensive, full-color new edition of the U.S. Army Survival Manual, thoroughly revised by Colonel Peter T. Underwood, USMC (Ret.). Ideal for military personnel, outdoors enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to be ready for anything, this is a thorough road map for all areas of wilderness survival, including:

• Erecting shelters and protecting yourself from the elements
• Making weapons and utensils
• Fashioning traps for wildlife wrangling
• Preparing food from wild plants
• Identifying poisonous snakes and lizards, edible mushrooms, and cloud formations

From basic first aid to in-depth, step-by-step instructions on overcoming major obstacles and handling emergencies, this guide clarifies all aspects of survival using tactics derived from those whose lives depend on it. Originally published in 1962, and fully updated and colorized by Scott Shupe, Poisonous Snakes of the World is the perfect practical guide to not only snake bite survival, but to understand and identifying every venomous snake on the planet. Even if no life hangs in the balance, this manual is a great reference guide for the outdoors enthusiast, the reptile lover, or anyone with a thirst for pragmatic, how-to knowledge. With this comprehensive edition, you will be armed with one of the most thorough volumes available for dealing with these incredible reptiles, including definitive advice Snakes can be among some of the most deadly creatures on the planet. They are also extremely fascinating, and by taking the proper precautions, can be enjoyed and appreciated. From the Monocle Cobra to the Gaboon Viper, learn to fear and respect these incredible reptiles. Cover Page......Page 2 Title Page......Page 4 Copyright......Page 5 Contents......Page 6 Introduction......Page 8 Chapter 1 General Information......Page 12 Chapter 2 Precautions to Avoid Snakebite......Page 15 Chapter 3 How to Recognize Snake Envenomation......Page 19 Chapter 4 First Aid......Page 32 Chapter 5 Medical Treatment......Page 38 Chapter 6 Recognition of Venomous Snakes......Page 44 Chapter 7 Regions of Command......Page 57 Chapter 8 USNORTHCOM......Page 62 Chapter 9 USSOUTHCOM......Page 152 Chapter 10 USEUCOM......Page 257 Chapter 11 USCENTCOM......Page 295 Chapter 12 USAFRICOM......Page 342 Chapter 13 USPACOM-Part 1......Page 447 Chapter 14 USPACOM-Part 2......Page 574 Chapter 15 Sea Snakes......Page 629 Acknowledgments......Page 651 Glossary......Page 654 Index......Page 661 Contributing Photographers......Page 690 Here for the first time in one place is everything you will ever need to know in order to survive just about any difficult or dangerous situation. Drawing from dozens of the U.S. Army's official field manuals, editor Jay McCullough has culled a thousand pages of the most useful and curious tidbits for the would-be soldier, historian, movie-maker, writer, or survivalist?including techniques on first aid; survival in the hottest or coldest of climates; finding or building life-saving shelters; surviving nuclear, biological, and chemical attacks; physical and mental fitness, and how to find food and water anywhere, anytime. With hundreds of photographs and illustrations showing everything from edible plants to rare skin diseases of the jungle, every page reveals how useful Army knowledge can be

Everything you must know to survive almost any dangerous situation.

Drawing from dozens of the U.S. Army's official field manuals, editor Jay McCullough has culled a thousand pages of the most useful and curious tidbits for the would-be soldier, historian,
movie-maker, writer, or survivalist—including techniques on first aid;
survival in the hottest or coldest of climates; finding or building life-saving shelters; surviving nuclear, biological, and chemical attacks; physical and mental fitness, and how to find food and water anywhere, anytime. With hundreds of photographs and illustrations showing everything from edible plants to rare skin diseases of the jungle, every page reveals how useful Army knowledge can be.

Drawn from dozens of the U.S. Army's well-written field manuals on every conceivable subject, this huge compendium compiles the most useful and curious techniques for the would-be survivalist, including: first aid in toxic environments; chemical and biological agents; treating blood loss; treating head injuries and fractures; jungle and desert survival; concealment and camouflage; edible plants and animals; food procurement; and much more! This comprehensive new edition of U.S. Army Survival Manual, issued by the Department of the Army and thoroughly revised by Colonel Peter T. Underwood USMC (Ret), is ideal for military personnel and all outdoors enthusiasts. From the psychology of survival and basic medicine to personal camouflage and signaling techniques, this essential resource provides all the information you need to survive Suitable for military personnel, outdoors enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to be ready for anything, this title presents a road map for all areas of wilderness survival, including: erecting shelters; making weapons and utensils; fashioning traps for wildlife wrangling; preparing food from wild plants; and identifying poisonous snakes and lizards. "Venomous snakes of the world is the perfect practical guide to not only snakebite survival, but to understanding and identifying every venomous snake on the planet. Even if no life hangs in the balance, this manual is a great reference guide for the outdoor enthusiast, the reptile lover, or anyone who spends time in the world This comprehensive reference guide explains how to recognize poisonous snakes around the world, what precautions to take to avoid being bitten and what first aid procedures and antivenoms are available in the event of a bite Rattlesnake? Copperhead? Cottonmouth? When to stay and when to run from nature s coolest...