Land Snakes of Medical Significance in Malaysia

Ahmad Khaldun Ismail, . and Teo, Eng Wah and Indraneil Das, . and Vasaruchapong, Taksa and Weinstein, Scott A. (2022) Land Snakes of Medical Significance in Malaysia. Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM). ISBN 978-967-2810-18-6

Text Land Snakes of Medical Significance in Malaysia. 3rd Edition (2022).pdf Restricted to Repository staff only Download (42MB)

Abstract

While a majority of snakes occurring in Malaysia are not equipped with venom and constitute little threat to humans, a number of species can cause envenoming that may lead to permanent disability or death. The range of snakes of medical significance in Malaysia encompasses the families Natricidae, Elapidae, Pythonidae and Viperidae. The third edition of Land Snakes of Medical Significance in Malaysia covers 36 land snakes, each account with easy to use infographics and multiple images when available, to show the different life history stages and sexes. It is intended as a guide for healthcare providers, and the general public permitting them to identify and manage potential snake-related injuries. The purpose of this book is also to increase awareness of the beauty and diversity of a critical component of Malaysia’s biodiversity.

Item Type:	Book
Creators:	Ahmad Khaldun Ismail, . and Teo, Eng Wah and Indraneil Das, . and Vasaruchapong, Taksa and Weinstein, Scott A.
Title:	Land Snakes of Medical Significance in Malaysia
Date:	2022
Location:	Malaysia Biodiversity Information Systems (MyBIS) Website
Publication:	Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
Physical Description:	88p.
Agency Name:	Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
Date Deposited:	05 May 2026 03:16
Last Modified:	05 May 2026 03:16
URI:	http://myagric.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/24363

Actions (login required)

View Item