Venomous Animals of the United States and Canada

Venomous Animals of the United States and Canada is the first comprehensive accounting of these fascinating animals of land and sea, from the United States, Canada, and American territories.

There are more than 80 sections devoted to species or groups that can cause harm in humans. These range from the familiar European honey bee to highly venomous snakes. While some of these creatures are familiar to us, there are also many that are not, such as biting worms, box jellyfishes, octopuses, and shrews. Information for all species groups includes classification, anatomy, identification, distribution, natural history, venom characteristics, and consequences of being bitten or stung.

There are numerous chapters and sidebars to help the reader understand the world of venomous creatures and their toxins. One chapter has dozens of novel stories from people who have been bitten or stung, allowing the reader to live their experiences vicariously—but without the pain of a hospital bill.

The book is lavishly illustrated with color photographs of the array of venomous animals.

About the Author

Lawrence L. C. Jones (aka "Larry the Lizard Guy") holds a bachelor's degree and master's degree in Zoology from California State University; has written or edited five books; and has contributed about 100 other works. A retired federal wildlife biologist of thirty years, Larry now works in several departments of a public zoo/aquarium. He's also working on reptile studies, a scorpion ecology study, and leads herpetology field trips. Larry lives in "Venom Central," aka Tucson, Arizona.

• ISBN-13: 978-1-940322-08-7
• Genre: Outdoors
• Format: Paperback
• Trim: 6" x 9"
• Page count: 928 pages
• Published by Rio Nuevo Publishers in 2022
• Written by Lawrence L.C. Jones
• Audience: Adult