02246cam a22003373u 4500 56021 UtSlPG 20260610134306.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QL Werler, John E. Poisonous Snakes of Texas and First Aid Treatment of Their Bites : Bulletin No. 31 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-11-21 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Poisonous Snakes of Texas and First Aid Treatment of Their Bites" by John E. Werler is a scientific publication that was originally published in the early 1950s, with several revisions and reprints extending into the 1970s. This informative guide focuses on the dangers posed by poisonous snakes found in Texas and provides essential first aid techniques for treating bites from these reptiles. The book meticulously details sixteen species and subspecies of venomous snakes common to Texas, including their descriptions, habitats, and ranges, supported by photographs and maps for easy identification. It emphasizes the importance of safety measures to avoid encounters and outlines effective first aid methods in case of a snake bite, stressing the significance of rapid response and knowledge in preventing fatalities. Additionally, the text discusses the nature of venom, the severity of bites, and outlines specific recommendations for both laypersons and physicians dealing with snake bites, making it a vital resource for anyone spending time in Texas's outdoors. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Poisonous snakes -- Venom -- Physiological effect First aid in illness and injury Poisonous snakes -- Texas Snakes -- Texas https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56021 96852 96852