Venomous and poisonous animals

Venomous and poisonous animals

by D. Mebs

Join Readfeed freeFind clubs reading this
Rate this book:

Browse books you can read free on Readfeed

No club is reading this yet — be the first to start one

2 readers worldwide want to read this book

Start a club free
About
In the animal kingdom venoms and poisons are used for prey acquisition and defense. Using nettle organs, stingers or teeth animals of all classes apply a variety of toxic substances. This book gives an introduction to the world of venomous and poisonous animals and how they use their venoms and poisons, first aid measures and general rules for treating cases of envenoming or poisoning, recommendations for avoiding dangerous encounters with poisonous animals. In each chapter, one representative animal is described, its biology, venom apparatus, chemistry and mode of action of the toxic substances, symptoms of envenoming and poisoning, prevention and therapy.--Publisher description.

Discuss Venomous and poisonous animals with other readers

Join or start a book club for Venomous and poisonous animals on Readfeed. Live chat, shared reading progress, and AI discussion questions — free to get started.

Sign up freeBrowse book clubs

Frequently asked questions

How do I join a book club for Venomous and poisonous animals?

Sign up free on Readfeed, then browse public clubs or start your own club with Venomous and poisonous animals as the current read. Invite friends with a share link and discuss together with live chat and AI discussion questions.

Can I discuss Venomous and poisonous animals with other readers online?

Yes. Readfeed book clubs let you chat live, share progress, and join discussions about Venomous and poisonous animals with readers worldwide — whether your club is virtual, in-person, or hybrid.

Is Readfeed free?

Yes. Creating an account and joining book clubs is free. Sign up to find readers who love the same books and start discussing today.