Texas has about one hundred twenty native species and subspecies of snakes, fifteen of which are venomous. Since 1950, Texans have turned to the Poisonous Snakes of Texas pamphlet series published by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for help in identifying these snakes and for expert advice on preventing and treating snakebite. Venomous Snakes of Texas, a thoroughly revised and updated edition of Poisonous Snakes, carries on this tradition...

"If ever you spy a hooded snake rising from the ground, it's imperative you keep away! Cobras are venomous-and that venom is deadly. Cobras have incredible senses and ways of hunting that readers learn all about in this book. Accompanied by full-color photographs of cobras in action, the main text introduces readers to all the different kinds of cobras and details their diet, body, behavior, habitat, and even their life cycle. Science content is both...

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of cobras.

Simple text and dynamic close-up photographs bring young readers face-to-face with copperheads. Readers will learn about body parts, how the snakes hunt, habitat, nesting, and their striking ability. The book also features information on snake handlers and what to do if you're bitten.

In this new 2022 high-definition program, learn all about the biggest, baddest, most venomous snakes in the world. What is the Black Mamba's special skill? What is a hemotoxin? Why can the Gaboon Viper deliver such a high level of venom to its prey? How does seeing prey 330 feet away give the King Cobra a hunting advantage? Which snakes are the longest, heaviest, and deadliest? What precautions should humans take when going into areas with venomous...

"Gives general information on features of snakes and threats to them. Counts down the top ten most dangerous snakes using a deadliness scale"--Provided by publisher.