Language: English
This field guide features 68 species of snakes found in India. Along with colour photographs and informative text, the book also covers important topics such as snake-bites and their prevention, the signs and symptoms of venomous snake-bites, and first-aid measures for snake-bite victims. There are handy tables to help in the identification of snakes.
This book is immensely helpful for farmers, trekkers, students of natural history and doctors alike.
Eminent herpetologist Neelimkumar Khaire has been closely associated with the study and conservation of snakes for over four decades. He is the Director of the "Snake Park" and "Rehabilitation Centre for Animals", Pune. He is also the founder of the "Indian Herpetological Society".