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The first―and only―authoritative guide to the snakes of Central and Western Africa. Nobody knows exactly how many snake species live in the biodiversity hotspots of Western and Central Africa. While field guides abound that make mammals, birds, and even insects identifiable for residents, travelers, and scientists, half a continent's herpetological richness has remained shrouded in mystery. In a region where nearly 30,000 people die from snake bites every year, even dire medical necessity has been an insufficient inducement for researchers to take on the daunting task of assembling an authoritative list of extant species, let alone a full descriptive record to aid in identification, the essential first step to administering an effective antivenin. The reptiles of Central Africa, particularly, are the most poorly studied in the world, despite their crucial role in the survival of threatened ecosystems. With Snakes of Central and Western Africa , Jean-Philippe Chippaux and Kate Jackson have created a game changer. The result of years of field research and systematic study in the world's leading museums, this book compiles for the first time a comprehensive guide to the region's sn

Who reads Snakes of Central and Western Africa?

Author

Jean-Philippe Chippaux, Kate Jackson, Kate Jackson

Publisher

Johns Hopkins University Press

Published

2019

Language

EN

ISBN

9781421427201

Category

science

Subjects

Science, Biology, Stem

Rating

4.3 / 5 (10 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14