Venomous Reptiles And Their Toxins

Author : Bryan Fry
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0199309396
Total Pages : 609 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Venomous Reptiles and Their Toxins written by Bryan Fry and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2015 with total page 609 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Venomous Reptiles And Their Toxins is a comprehensive study of the entire scope of reptile venom, from its evolution to drug design and development. This book devotes a chapter to each toxin class found in reptile venom, detailing the full trajectory of research on the toxin in question. The comprehensive synthesis of research deals with the impact that venom has had on biomedical applications and snake evolution and ecology"--back cover.

Author : Stephen P. Mackessy
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0429623453
Total Pages : 912 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Venoms and Toxins of Reptiles written by Stephen P. Mackessy and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-05-24 with total page 912 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A decade after publication of the first edition, Handbook of Venoms and Toxins of Reptiles responds to extensive changes in the field of toxinology to endure as the most comprehensive review of reptile venoms on the market. The six sections of this new edition, which has nearly doubled in size, complement the original handbook by presenting current information from many of the leading researchers and physicians in toxinology, with topics ranging from functional morphology, evolution and ecology to crystallography, -omics technologies, drug discovery and more. With the recent recognition by the World Health Organization of snakebite as a neglected tropical disease, the section on snakebite has been expanded and includes several chapters dealing with the problem broadly and with new technologies and the promises these new approaches may hold to counter the deleterious effects of envenomation. This greatly expanded handbook offers a unique resource for biologists, biochemists, toxicologists, physicians, clinicians, and epidemiologists, as well as informed laypersons interested in the biology of venomous reptiles, the biochemistry and molecular biology of venoms, and the effects and treatment of human envenomation.

Author : G. Habermehl
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Venomous Animals and Their Toxins written by G. Habermehl and published by Springer. This book was released on 1981-11 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Venomous Animals have been a threat to man at all times, in the warm and wilder regions more than in the temperate areas. People in especially dangerous regions know about these risks and live accordingly. However, with modern tourism and nearly unlimited travel oppor tunities more and more people without experience and knowledge about venomous animals come into contact with them; this book is intended to provide these people with an introduction to the subject. Venomous animals, their habits, their whole ecology and their venoms have been the object or research since the beginning of this century; truly intensive work, how ever, first started about thirty years ago. Medical treat ment therefore has been changed by new insights in the mechanism of action and the constituents of the various venoms. In this regard this book is also directed to physi cians, biologists and chemists to give them an introduc tion in this important and interesting field. New aspects of treatment of envenomations are reported. This book cannot replace bigger textbooks and monographs - they are cited in the references - but it gives an overview and an entry into this field. The original German edition was written at the request of colleagues and students of medicine, biology and chemistry as well as frequent travellers in tropical countries. It was sold out within eight months, thus showing that it really filled a gap.

Author : Stephen P. Mackessy
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1420008668
Total Pages : 548 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Venoms and Toxins of Reptiles written by Stephen P. Mackessy and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook of Venoms and Toxins of Reptiles offers "one-stop shopping" to all biologists, biochemists, toxicologists, physicians, clinicians, and epidemiologists, and informed laypersons interested in the biology of venomous reptiles, the biochemistry and molecular biology of venoms, and the effects and treatment of human envenomation. This book

Author : G. Habermehl
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642886051
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Venomous Animals and Their Toxins written by G. Habermehl and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Venomous Animals have been a threat to man at all times, in the warm and wilder regions more than in the temperate areas. People in especially dangerous regions know about these risks and live accordingly. However, with modern tourism and nearly unlimited travel oppor tunities more and more people without experience and knowledge about venomous animals come into contact with them; this book is intended to provide these people with an introduction to the subject. Venomous animals, their habits, their whole ecology and their venoms have been the object or research since the beginning of this century; truly intensive work, how ever, first started about thirty years ago. Medical treat ment therefore has been changed by new insights in the mechanism of action and the constituents of the various venoms. In this regard this book is also directed to physi cians, biologists and chemists to give them an introduc tion in this important and interesting field. New aspects of treatment of envenomations are reported. This book cannot replace bigger textbooks and monographs - they are cited in the references - but it gives an overview and an entry into this field. The original German edition was written at the request of colleagues and students of medicine, biology and chemistry as well as frequent travellers in tropical countries. It was sold out within eight months, thus showing that it really filled a gap.

Author : Bryan Fry
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 019930940X
Total Pages : 504 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Venomous Reptiles and Their Toxins written by Bryan Fry and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2015-04-15 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Venom research and technology has advanced greatly, rapidly transforming our knowledge of reptile venoms. Research advances, like the development of molecular systematics, provide the framework necessary to reconstruct the evolutionary history of glands and fangs. Such research developments have expanded our understanding of venom's evolution and its usefulness in therapeutic development. The results of this punctuated toxin molecular evolutionary expansion include protein neofunctionalization. While these changes may impact antivenom efficacy, this molecular diversity also facilitates their usefulness in the development of novel drug therapies. Venomous Reptiles And Their Toxins brings together the world's leading toxinologists in this comprehensive study of the entire scope of reptile venoms, from clinical effects to evolution to drug design and development. The book contains detailed applied chapters on clinical care of the envenomed patient, ineffective traditional or modern remedies, occupational considerations involved in the maintenance of institutional venomous reptile collections, veterinary care for venomous reptiles and research methods used in venom research. This book also devotes a chapter to each toxin class found in reptile venoms, detailing the full trajectory of research on the peptide or protein in question. These chapters discuss each toxin's respective role in the envenomation process through to how each has been explored for their biomedical potential. This book is a unique resource for anyone working with venomous reptiles.

Author : Alina Hazel
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788196780838
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Venomous Beauties written by Alina Hazel and published by . This book was released on 2023-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Venomous Delights: The Advancement of Toxin in Reptiles" divulges the dazzling and many-sided universe of venomous reptiles, investigating the developmental wonders that have molded these dangerous marvels. This captivating excursion digs into the entrancing transformations and natural complexities that have permitted reptiles to use toxin as both a strong weapon and a surprising endurance instrument. At the core of this story lies the development of toxin conveyance frameworks, from the antiquated serpentine teeth to the further developed toxin infusing systems found in current reptiles. The presentation takes guests through a timetable, displaying the transformative weapons contest between venomous reptiles and their prey, featuring the refinement of toxin as a vital part in their savage methodologies. Wonder about the variety of venomous reptiles, from the crooked tastefulness of cobras to the covert lethality of snakes, every species exhibiting an exceptional mix of venomous variations. The display additionally reveals insight into the natural job of venomous reptiles, showing how they impact biological systems by controlling prey populaces and molding the elements of their surroundings. Drawing in shows highlight state of the art logical revelations, including the ID of novel toxin compounds with expected applications in medication and biotechnology. Guests will acquire a profound appreciation for the diverse jobs toxin plays in reptilian science, from curbing prey to supporting processing. "Venomous Marvels" goes past the surface, unwinding the secrets of toxin piece, its impacts on various organic entities, and the coevolutionary dance between venomous reptiles and their enemies. The presentation welcomes crowds to investigate the interconnected trap of life, where these venomous marvels stand as both baffling hunters and necessary supporters of the fragile equilibrium of the regular world. In a mix of science and display, "Venomous Wonders" gives a nuanced and sensational point of view on the development of toxin in reptiles, welcoming guests to see the value in the excellence, intricacy, and meaning of these uncommon animals in the fabulous embroidery of Earth's biodiversity.

Author : Christie Wilcox
Publisher : Scientific American / Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN 13 : 0374712212
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Venomous written by Christie Wilcox and published by Scientific American / Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 2016-08-09 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thrilling tale of encounters with nature’s masters of biochemistry From the coasts of Indonesia to the rainforests of Peru, venomous animals are everywhere—and often lurking out of sight. Humans have feared them for centuries, long considering them the assassins and pariahs of the natural world. Now, in Venomous, the biologist Christie Wilcox investigates and illuminates the animals of our nightmares, arguing that they hold the keys to a deeper understanding of evolution, adaptation, and immunity. She reveals just how venoms function and what they do to the human body. With Wilcox as our guide, we encounter a jellyfish with tentacles covered in stinging cells that can kill humans in minutes; a two-inch caterpillar with toxic bristles that trigger hemorrhaging; and a stunning blue-ringed octopus capable of inducing total paralysis. How do these animals go about their deadly work? How did they develop such intricate, potent toxins? Wilcox takes us around the world and down to the cellular level to find out. Throughout her journey, Wilcox meets the intrepid scientists who risk their lives studying these lethal beasts, as well as “self-immunizers” who deliberately expose themselves to snakebites. Along the way, she puts her own life on the line, narrowly avoiding being envenomated herself. Drawing on her own research, Wilcox explains how venom scientists are untangling the mechanisms of some of our most devastating diseases, and reports on pharmacologists who are already exploiting venoms to produce lifesaving drugs. We discover that venomous creatures are in fact keystone species that play crucial roles in their ecosystems and ours—and for this alone, they ought to be protected and appreciated. Thrilling and surprising at every turn, Venomous will change everything you thought you knew about the planet’s most dangerous animals.

Author : Scott A Weinstein
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0123877555
Total Pages : 364 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book “Venomous Bites from Non-Venomous Snakes written by Scott A Weinstein and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2011-06-20 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the first significant contribution to thoroughly examine the potential hazards associated with snakes of the former family, Colubridae. This family contained >65% of living snake species (approximately 3,000 taxa) and has recently been split into multiple families. Many of these snakes produce oral secretions that contain toxins and other biologically-active substances. A large variety of these snakes figure in the pet industry, yet little documented information or formal study of their potential medical importance has been published. Therefore, although the possible medical importance of many of these species has been subjected to speculation since the mid-nineteenth century, there is a limited amount of useful descriptive information regarding the real hazard (or lack thereof) of snakes belonging to this diverse, artificial family. There is a need for "one-stop shopping" offering information regarding their possible toxicity and clinical relevance as well as recommendations for medical management of their bites. This book is the first synthesis of this information and includes evidence-based risk assessment, hazard rankings and specific recommendations regarding important species, many common in captivity. Fills a gap in the toxinological, medical and herpetological literature by providing a comprehensive review of this entire assemblage of snakes, with particular attention given to their capacity, real or rumored, to cause harm to humans A patient-centered, evidence-based approach is applied to analyzing documented case reports of bites inflicted by approximately 100 species. Clinical management of medically significant bites from non-front-fanged colubroids is methodically reviewed, and specific recommendations are provided

Author : Steve Backshall
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472930282
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Steve Backshall's Venom written by Steve Backshall and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-09-21 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TV presenter Steve Backshall needs no introduction following his performances on TV series such as Deadly 60 and Lost Land of ... This is a reformatted, redesigned edition of a popular title. Poison is an everyday part of the animal world, and an essential tool for hunting and defence. A wide variety of insects, reptiles and amphibians use toxins to subdue their prey or to stop becoming prey to another predator. Even some mammals and birds resort to poison as a means of securing a meal or deterring attack! From species such as the King Cobra, Lionfish, Fat-tail Scorpion and Poison Dart-frog to the diminutive but lethal Black Widow Spider, the author takes a fascinating look at the different types of natural venoms. On a tour of the world's continents, he looks at over 60 of the most venomous creatures, describing their main characteristics and explaining how they administer their venom and what its effects are. Stunning colour photographs and exciting accounts of Steve's own encounters with some of these animals bring the world of natural venom alive.