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Discusses the life cycle, habitats, and behavior of rattlesnakes and describes some of the thirty-one different species found in the Western Hemisphere.

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

Describes what cobras look like, what they eat, where they can be found, how they defend themselves, the danger from their bites, and the outlook for their future.

As an expert handler of venomous snakes, Charles Raynaud is accustomed to danger, so the job of bodyguarding an old acquaintance shouldn't make him break a sweat. But when an attempts on the man's life nearly get Raynaud killed, he suspects he himself is the real target.

"A rattlesnake's rattle is built up over time as it sheds its skin and it shakes its rattle using tiny muscles on the sides of its tail. This is fascinating-unless you hear the deadly rattle yourself! The rattle is a warning that a venomous snake is nearby. Readers learn all about rattles and much more about rattlesnake bodies in this book. Additionally, the achievable main content includes information about rattlesnake life cycles, habitats, and...

Learn the answers to fascinating questions about venomous snakes.

Describes weapons used by snakes, especially the venemous species.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide color photographs and descriptions of over one hundred edible wild plants, each with information on habitat and distribution, as well as how to prepare edible parts. Includes comments on seventeen poisonous plants.