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Book Review: True Vipers
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by HorridumAngeli on March 27, 2004
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Manny,
Your book review on True Vipers was great. I have your Rattle snake book,it's my favorite on Crotalids.
Thank you,
Steve"Horridum"Angeli
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Book Review: True Vipers
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by KlausRoemer on September 21, 2004
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Unfortunately, I must state here that I find the book "True Vipers" disappointing. The (minor) parts of the book that deal with snake systematics, identification, food and habitat of each species etc. are OK, which is not surprising given Nilson's expertise in herpetological systematics. The major part of the book however is on various pharmacological and medical aspects of snake venoms, and it is precisely this part that is not only greatly based on outdated literature but, sadly, is full of errors, misunderstandings and inconsistencies, reflecting that none of the authors has a training in that field or a keen understanding of the subject. Individuals with an interest in systematics and identification of the True Vipers might gain from the book; to those with an interest in venom action and composition, it cannot be recommended.
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by RIG on April 13, 2005
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was Manny Rubio a member of New York Herp Society in 50's
if so would like Manny to get in touch
arigerman@aol.com
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