Description: This book delves deep into the fascinating and complex world of venomous snakes, exploring their biology, anatomy, and the potent effects of their venom. The author traces the historical evolution of our understanding of snake venom, from early misconceptions to present-day scientific insights. This journey reveals the intricate nature of venom, its diverse components, and its impact on various organs and tissues. The book examines the unique characteristics of different venomous snake families, including their geographical distribution, morphology, and hunting strategies. It sheds light on the sophisticated venom delivery systems these creatures possess, from their fangs to the glands that produce the deadly toxins. Furthermore, the author explores the intricate relationship between venom and immunity, discussing the development of antivenoms and their role in saving lives. The book delves into the scientific principles behind venom neutralization, highlighting the ongoing quest for more effective treatments. Ultimately, this book offers a comprehensive and insightful exploration of venomous snakes, revealing the remarkable power and complexity of these creatures and their impact on the natural world and human health. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
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Book Title: Snake Venoms : An Investigation of Venomous Snakes, with Special Reference to the Phenomena of Their Venoms (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 436 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Year: 2015
Item Height: 0.9 in
Topic: Life Sciences / Biology
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Science
Item Weight: 20.5 Oz
Author: Hideyo Noguchi
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
