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by Bob McKeever » May 7th, 2015, 5:02 pm
Since the question about target audience was asked, I thought I'd pass along my thoughts on this book which I've been wading through for a few weeks. By no means consider this a formal or critical review.
There are several chapters that a good many on this forum (based on their posts) will find worth the price of admission (my experience anyway).
Ch. 1 Origin & Evolution of Toxicofera Reptile Venom System
Ch. 2 Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment of Envenomation
Ch. 3 Antivenom Research & Development
Ch. 4 Ineffective Traditional and Modern Techniques for the Treatment of Snakebite
Since I frequently speak to paramedics & other first responders about snakebite (some of you may give similar presentations) I found these chapters particularly helpful.
Ch. 5 Maintaining Venomous Reptile Collections . . .
This chapter is an eye-opener for the small-time venomous keeper such as myself. Gave me ideas & a lot to reconsider.
Ch. 25 Poisonous Snakes and Komodo Dragon Weaponized Bacteria: Which is Myth & Which is Reality?
A new look at an often misunderstood phenomenon regarding the Dragon.
The intervening chapters (most dedicated to specific toxins) are for the specialist. If you are at a level wherein the lingo is not akin to another language (not my current status) then you'll benefit from the entire volume. I'm working through these at a slow pace learning the language as I go & will, no doubt, absorb enough to make it worth the time invested.
Kudos to Venomdoc (hope nothing I've said is out of line)
Bob