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BOOKS ON BITES, STINGS, ENVENOMATION AND POISONING

Bites and Stings; The World of Venomous Animals: By John Nichol, hardcover, 208 pages, 1989. Reviewers state that this book is a light, popular account, dealing with toads, snakes, spiders, fish, insects, bats, lizards, newts, jellyfish, and octopi. Included in the book is a list of antivenin suppliers around the world.

Goodbye Scorpions, Hello Black Widow Spider: How to Avoid the Stings and Bites of the Southwest's Dangerous Arachnids - And What to do if You Don't: By David R. Hawkins, paperback, 1996. This book has been described as a "detailed manual" on avoiding arachnid bites and stings in the desert Southwest, and as a "homeowners guide" to eradicating scorpions and black widows without resorting to pesticides. "Goodbye Scorpions" has 15 photographs and illustrations, good reviews, and lots of humor.

Handbook of Clinical Toxicology of Animal Venoms and Poisons: Edited by J. Meier and Julian White, hardcover, 768 pages 1995,. This professional reference book is collection of 32 chapters on venoms, clinical toxicology of bites and stings, and venomous organisms. Each chapter is written by leading modern toxinologists: Chapters included deal with such topics as poisonous and venomous marine animals, bites by ticks, spiders, scorpions, and snakes, as well as Ciguatera poisoning. This is an excellent reference for toxicology professionals and physicians, or others whose interests lie in the clinical effects of bites and stings.

Insect Sting Allergy, Clinical Picture, Diagnosis, and Treatment: By Urlich R. Miller, paperback, translated from German, 1990. Drawing on the clinical experiences and laboratory data of Dr. Miller, this book deals with all aspects of insect sting allergy, with guidelines to achieve secure diagnosis and treatment to protect the patient from the risk of further damage.

Management of Poisonous Snake Bites: By Thomas Glass, spiral bound, 1986. This book, by well known snakebite physician Thomas Glass, draws upon his wide experience in treating victims of envenomation to present his procedures and views on the treatment of poisonous snakebite.

Physician's Guide to Arthropods of Medical Importance: By Jerome Goddard, hardcover, 2nd Edition, 1996. This is an excellent text for physicians, covering everything from the principles of treatment for arthropod bites, stings and other exposure, to descriptions of a large number of offending arthropods world-wide: Biology, geogaphic distribution, general and medical importance, and treatment specific for each species is included. Some interesting topics, such as delusory parasitosis are found within this books pages. Maps and illustrations highlight this fine book, which is highly recommended by Eagle Rock Research.

Poisonous Plants and Animals of Florida and the Caribbean: By David W. Nellis, hardcover, 416 pages, 1998. This interesting book covers all of the common poisonous plants and poisonous and venomous animals of Florida and the Caribbean, both terrestrial and aquatic, and discusses the reactions that they induce. A valuable quide for residence of, and visitors to Florida and the Carribbean.

Snake Venom Poisoning: By Findlay E. Russell, hardcover, 1983. This book is one of the most valuable references on U.S. snakebite and snake venom poisoning currently in print, and has received rave reviews. It includes chapters on venomous snake biology, treatment of U.S. snake bites, treatment of bites by exotic snakes, snakebite and the court, and other pertinent information. Sometimes witty, this book is very readable: While written mainly for the clinician "Snake Venom Poisoning" is also enjoyed by herpetologists and other individuals in the natural sciences. Photographs, tables and drawings are used as illustrations throughout the book.

What Bit Me?: Identifying Hawaii's Stinging and Biting Insects and Their Kin: By Gordon M. Nishida and Joann M. Tenorio; paperback, 1983. Reviewers have lauded this little book as a clear, colorfully illustrated guide to biting and stinging pests of Hawaii. Included is information on bed bugs, spiders, mites, centipedes, beetles, mosquitos, wasps, ants and others: Includes information on history, life cycles, structure, as well as venoms and toxins for each pest species. A valuable quide for pest nuisances in and out of Hawaii.

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BOOKS ON VENOMOUS AND POISONOUS MARINE LIFE

Pisces Guide to Venomous and Toxic Marine Life of the World: By Patricia Cunningham and Paul Goetz, paperback, 152 pages, 1996. This book describes over 80 species of venomous and toxic marine life, including sponges, corals, sea anemones, hydroids, fire corals, man-o-war, jellyfish, segmented worms, snails, octopus, squids, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, stingrays, bony fishes, and sea snakes: It is highlighted with 80 color photos, 17 illustrations, with a bibliography and index.

Poisonous, Venomous, and Electric Marine Organisms of the Atlantic Coast, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean: By Mathew Landau, illustrated by Bruce Mohn: Paperback, 1997. This book covers a wide variety of dangerous and potentially dangerous marine life found in the waters of the Atlantic Coast, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Carribbean Sea. It is a useful text not only for naturalists, but for visitors to these areas as well. An interesting library addition.

The Venomous and Poisonous Marine Invertebrates of the Indian Ocean: By Findlay E. Russell and Rachaconda Nagabushanan, hardcover, 1997. This is a book for biological, medical and oceanographic professionals, and for other persons seriously interested in marine biology. Seven chapters are presented, including chapters on the Protista, the Porifera, the Cnidaria, the Echinodermata, the Molluska, and minor phylla. While written on regional species, this text contains information useful to any marine biologist or student of marine biology.

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