Comprehensive study, covering shellfish poisoning, ciguatera, fugu, coelenterates, stingrays, venous fish, blue-ringed octopus, sea-snakes, scorpions, spiders, insects and gila lizards. For each animal group the book provides details on biology, taxonomy, distribution, venom, epidemiology, pathology, diagnosis and treatment. Includes practical guidelines for prophylaxis and first aid.