Feared, revered, and often misunderstood, venomous snakes have been a source of legend and nightmare since time immemorial. In this comprehensive volume, author Mark O"Shea has combined expertly written, in-depth descriptions of the world"s common and exotic venomous snakes with gripping accounts of his adventures with snakes, including personal observations and several serious snakebite episodes. From adders and asps to terciopelos and the massasaugas, "Venomous Snakes of the World" takes an original approach to examining these enthralling creatures. Rather than the typical taxonomic categorization, the snakes arc grouped by geographic location: the Americas, Africa, Eurasia, Tropical Asia, Australasia, and the Oceans. Each section is illustrated with stunning and rare pictures, many of which were taken by the author himself. Suitable for professional snake handlers and armchair herpetologists alike, this extremely accessible book is an enthusiastic celebration of the...