Land Snakes of Medical Significance in Malaysia. 3rd Edition
- Month/Year2022
- Pages87
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PublisherForest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
- CountryMalaysia
- LanguageEnglish
- ISBN9789672810186
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AuthorsAhmad Khaldun Ismail, Teo Eng Wah, Indraneil Das, Taksa Vasaruchapong & Scott A. Weinstein
Abstract
While a majority of snakes occurring in Malaysia are not equipped with venom and constitute little threat to humans, a number of species can cause envenoming that may lead to permanent disability or death. The range of snakes of medical significance in Malaysia encompasses the families Natricidae, Elapidae, Pythonidae and Viperidae. The third edition of Land Snakes of Medical Significance in Malaysia covers 36 land snakes, each account with easy to use infographics and multiple images when available, to show the different life history stages and sexes. It is intended as a guide for healthcare providers, and the general public permitting them to identify and manage potential snake-related injuries. The purpose of this book is also to increase awareness of the beauty and diversity of a critical component of Malaysia’s biodiversity.
Citation
Species 34 records
- Animals 34
- Total 34
- Vulnerable 3
- Near Threatened 1
- Least Concern 28
- Data Deficient 1
- Total 33
