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Guide Series
"Put a
little desert in your pocket"
Venomous Critters of the Southwest
by Craig Ivanyi and Renee Lizotte
$4.95
Coming
July 2003
ISBN: 1-886679-25-8
Laminated, full color throughout
Folds
to 3.25 x 6 inches
Description
Rattlesnake,
coralsnake, scorpion, and spider! The mere mention of these words sends most of
us running for cover. In truth, these creatures don't present any great danger,
as long as we know who they are, how they behave in nature, and what we should
do to avoid unwanted encounters. It's all here, in a format that will fit easily
in your shirt pocket or daypack.
In this colorful guide you'll learn to identify a wide range of biting and stinging critters, from rattlesnakes and Gila monsters, to brown spiders and scorpions. Each entry includes a quick method of identifying the animal, a little bit about its range and habitat, and a fascinating fact or two about its life. You'll also learn about some creatures that many of us think are venomous but are not, and some animals who try to appear venomous (through coloration or behavior) but are actually quite harmless.
This handy guide is perfect for hikers, visitors to the Southwest, and anyone else who is fearful of or fascinated with these intriguing dwellers of the Southwest.
About
the Authors
Craig Ivanyi has been with the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
since 1984, where he is currently Curator of Herpetology, Ichthyology & Invertebrate
Zoology. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
and Master's degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Science from the University of Arizona.
His primary interests lie in the natural history, husbandry and conservation of
lower vertebrates and invertebrates. He is a member of several professional societies
and conservation organizations.
Renee Lizotte has worked at the Desert Museum as the Arthropod Keeper since 1991. She received her Bachelor's degree in Zoology from the University of Maine and holds a Master's degree in Zoology from Ohio University, where she studied the behavior of wolf spiders. Natural history and behavior of invertebrates, especially spiders, remain her prime interests. Renee began her career working with exotic insects at the Columbus Zoo.
