02302cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000450012624500370017126400510020830000470025933600260030633700260033233800360035850000310039450801020042552012670052753400450179465300400183965300370187985600430191699900170195954548UtSlPG20260610134246.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a74283477  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aQL1 aDodge, Natt N.q(Natt Noyes),d1900-198210aPoisonous Dwellers of the Desert 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-04-14  aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"Poisonous Dwellers of the Desert" by Natt N. Dodge is a scientific publication written in the mid-20th century, notably revised in 1970. The book serves as a guide to understanding the various poisonous creatures inhabiting the deserts of the Southwest, focusing on species such as scorpions, snakes, and spiders. It also aims to dispel common myths and misconceptions about these creatures, promoting a balanced view of desert life.  The book provides detailed descriptions of numerous hazardous desert dwellers, outlining their habitats, behaviors, and the nature of their venom. It discusses well-known poisonous species like the black widow spider, rattlesnakes, and the Gila monster, alongside lesser-known creatures, and includes critical first-aid measures for bites and stings. Dodge emphasizes the importance of educating the public about these animals to foster respect and understanding, ultimately arguing that the desert can be a safe environment as long as proper precautions are taken. Through his accessible prose, Dodge blends factual information with practical advice, ensuring that readers are well-informed about the potential dangers while also appreciating the unique ecosystem of desert life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPoisonous animals -- Southwest, New  aDesert animals -- Southwest, New40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54548  c95380d95380