Links & References
There is a large amount of literature available about snakes -hence the extensive reference list provided here. Reference items have been divided into 7 categories, with only the most interesting/relevant/important ones included on this page. You can view the full list by clicking on a category title.
Internet Sites
General References
- Cann, J. (2001). Snakes Alive. Snake Experts and Antidote Sellers of Australia. Kangaroo Press.
- Ernst, C.L. & Zug, G.R. (1996). Snakes in Question. Smithsonian Institute/CSIRO.
- Mirtschin, P.J. & Davis, R. (1982). Dangerous Snakes of Australia. Rigby.
- Shine, R. (1991). Australian Snakes. A Natural History. Reed Books.
- Wilson, S. & Swan, G. (2008). A Complete Guide to Reptiles of Australia. New Holland Publishers
Technical References
- Greene, H.W. (1997). Snakes. The Evolution of Mystery in Nature. University of California Press
- Greer, A. (1997). The Biology and Evolution of Australian Snakes. Surrey Beatty & Sons
- Sutherland, S. & Tibballs, J. (2001). Australian Animal Toxins. The creatures, their toxins and care of the poisoned patient. Oxford university Press
- Heatwole, H. & Taylor, J. (1993). Ecology of Reptiles. Surrey Beatty & Son
Scientific References
- Whitaker, P.B., Ellis, K. & Shine, R. (2000). The defensive strike of the Eastern Brownsnake, Pseudonaja textilis (Elapidae). Functional Ecology 14 pp 25 - 31
- Whitaker, P.B. & Shine, R. (1999). When, where and why do people encounter Australian brownsnakes (Pseudonaja textilis: Elapidae)? Wildlife Research 26 pp 675 - 688
- Whitaker, P.B. & Shine, R. (1999). Responses of free-ranging brownsnakes (Pseudonaja textilis: Elapidae) to encounters with humans. Wildlife Research 26 pp 689 - 704
- Whitaker, P.B. & Shine, R. (2000). Sources of Mortality of Large Elapid Snakes in an Agricultural Landscape. Journal of Herpetology vol 34 no 1 pp 121 - 128
- Whitaker, P.B. & Shine, R. (2002). Thermal Biology and Activity Patterns of the Eastern Brownsnake (Pseudonaja textilis): A Radiotelemetric Study. Herpetologica 58(4) pp 436 - 452
- Whitaker, P.B. & Shine, R. (2003). A Radiotelemetric Study of Movements and Sheleter-site Selection by Free-ranging Brownsnakes (Pseudonaja textilis: Elapidae). Herpetological Monographs 17, pp 130 - 144
Husbandry References
- Altimari, W. (1998). Venomous Snakes: A Safety Guide for Reptile Keepers. Society for the Study of Amphibians & Reptiles
- Barnard, S. (1996). Reptile Keeper's Handbook. Krieger Publishing Company
- Mattison, C. (1996). Keeping & Breeding Snakes. Krieger Publishing Company
- Rossi, J. & Rossi, R. (1996). What's Wrong with My Snake? Advanced Vivarium Systems Inc.
- Weigel, J. (1998). Care of Australian Reptiles in Captivity. Reptile Keepers Association
Regional Guides of Australia
- Bennett, R. (1997). Reptiles & Frogs of the Australian Capital Territory. National Parks Association of the ACT Inc.
- Coventry, A.J. & Robertson, P. (1991). The Snakes of Victoria. Department of Conservation & Environment
- Hutchinson, M., Swain, R. & Driessen, M. (2001). Snakes and lizards of Tasmania. Department of Primary Industries, Water & Environment
- Storr, G.M., Smith, L.A. & Johnstone, R.E. (2002). Snakes of Western Australia. Western Australian Museum
- Swan, G., Shea, G. & Sadlier, R. (2004). A Field Guide to Reptiles of New South Wales. Reed New Holland
Herpetological Journals
- Copeia. Quarterly journal of American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. Website: http://www.asih.org/
- Herpetofauna. Biannual, national journal of Australasian Affiliation of Herpetological Societies. P.O. Box R307, Royal Exchange, Sydney, NSW 2000. Contents available from http://herplit.com/contents/Herpetofauna.html
- Herpetologica & Herpetological Monographs. Herpetologica is quarterly journal & Herpetological Monographs is annual supplement of The Herpetologists' League. Website: http://www.inhs.uiuc.edu/cbd/HL/HL.html
- Herpetological Review. The Quarterly News Journal of the Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles. Website: http://www.ssarherps.org
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