TY - BOOK AU - Werler,John E. TI - Poisonous Snakes of Texas and First Aid Treatment of Their Bites: Bulletin No. 31 AV - QL PY - 2017/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Poisonous snakes -- Venom -- Physiological effect KW - First aid in illness and injury KW - Poisonous snakes -- Texas KW - Snakes -- Texas N1 - Release date is 2017-11-21; Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net; Original publication data not identified N2 - "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.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56021 ER -