Australia's Venomous Wildlife

TitleAustralia's Venomous Wildlife
Publication TypeBook
Year of Publication1970
AuthorsStackhouse, J
Number of Pages144
PublisherPaul Hamlyn
CitySydney
Accession NumberPR0001076
Abstract

General comment on sea wasp, blue-ringed octopus, cone shells, venomous fish, sea snakes, spiders, scorpions and ticks; the taipan - general comment, method of biting, mention of two fatal bites and three non-fatal bites (Q.) with loss of taste and sense of smell in two survivors; venomous snakes - general comment on behaviour and venom; eight deadly snakes; antivenenes, production at C.S.L.; numerous good coloured and black and white illustrations.