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True Vipers: Natural History and Toxinology of Old World Vipers [Hardcover]

David Mallow (Author), David Ludwig (Author), Goran Nilson (Author)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource, must have, July 9 2004
This review is from: True Vipers: Natural History and Toxinology of Old World Vipers (Hardcover)
This book covers all known true vipers, presenting much of the known information about many of them. Granted, there isn't always much info on a given species, but that's to be expected; many of them haven't yet been studied.

The book covers range, distribution, habitat, taxonomy, toxinology, and several other categories. There is a "remarks" section where various miscellanious tidbits go. It is here that info on captivity is provided, although that is not the focus, and remarks on captive care are limited. However, more than enough info on microhabitat is included to get a good start on captive husbandry.

The book starts with a whale of an introduction; it runs 10 or 11 pages, and seems mostly focused on basic toxinology, which helps lay the groundwork for the more in depth information in the text.
The book treats each of the genera of true vipers (Azemipinae, Causinae, Viperinae, Atheris, Bitis, so on).Those are divided into thier subgenera, wherein the species belonging to that subgenera are dealt with. Typically, the authors give an overview of the whole genus, and of the subgenra, discussing toxinology, morphology, range, etc. They then delve into more specific species info. Subspecies are covered within the species accounts.

There are admittedly large stretches where info is scarce; it seems not much research has been done on some genera. However, this book contains what information there is (tons of it overall, espically on more studied species), and is well worth the price (although I wish they had a paperback edition!).

The bibliography is great too, citing scientific journals and literature, and field studies directly (primary sources, yay!). Some of the sources cited are not in English, but I'm going to start tracking down and reading most of what is. This book is entirely worth the price,a nd is a must buy for anyone interested in true vipers. I just hope the authors A: update it as more info becomes available, and B: do something similar for pitvipers and/or elapids! It's the best work I've seen on vipers in general, and well worth buying and reading (again and again and again).

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5.0 out of 5 stars A professional, detailed, and extensive reference, Nov 13 2003
This review is from: True Vipers: Natural History and Toxinology of Old World Vipers (Hardcover)
Collaboratively written by biologist David Mallow, ecologist and environmental scientist David Ludwig, and herpetologist Goran Nilson, True Vipers: Natural History And Toxinology Of Old World Vipers is a professional, detailed, and extensive reference concerning the nine genera and their species of the family Viperidae - colloquially known as Old World vipers. An inset section of color plates illustrates this practical and authoritative guide offering exhaustive species descriptions, as well as information on taxonomy, distribution, habitat, feeding, behavior, reproduction, and information about the venoms of these amazing reptiles. An excellent and well-organized resource, True Vipers is an essential addition to any professional or academic Herpetology Studies reference collection. Also very highly recommended from the Krieger Publishing Company is C.H. Curran and Carl Kauffeled's Snakes And Their Ways.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Hey Doc, Jun 17 2003
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This review is from: True Vipers: Natural History and Toxinology of Old World Vipers (Hardcover)
Though I have not read the book, I know the author, Dr. Mallow, and I can say without a doubt that he knows his stuff. I'm sure its as good as they come on the subject. Doc, if you're reading this, I just wanted to say "hey".
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