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100 1 _aWerler, John E.
245 1 0 _aPoisonous Snakes of Texas and First Aid Treatment of Their Bites :
_bBulletin No. 31
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-11-21
508 _aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPoisonous snakes -- Venom -- Physiological effect
653 _aFirst aid in illness and injury
653 _aPoisonous snakes -- Texas
653 _aSnakes -- Texas
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56021
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