Books in Killer Snakes series

There are many different kinds of taipans, but all of them are very deadly snakes. Readers will get an up-close look at several different types of taipans and learn some intriguing facts along the way. Eye-catching photographs show these dangerous hunters in action. Readers will discover what taipans eat, where they live, and even how victims can survive a taipan bite.

Theres an old saying about the colorful coral snake: Red on yellow, kill a fellow. This is a handy phrase to remember because it helps people distinguish between dangerous coral snakes and the nonvenomous snakes that resemble them. Readers learn that the real coral snake packs a powerful dose of deadly venom in each bite. Numerous colorful photos of coral snakes in the wild are combined with informative text to give readers a close-up view of these dangerous slithering reptiles.

Named for its reddish-brown head, the copperhead is the most common venomous snake in the eastern and central United States. In fact, in the United States, more people are bitten by copperheads than by any other venomous snake. Readers learn that its easy to accidentally surprise these snakes because they like to hide in leaves and rocks, and sometimes even in peoples backyards. Informative text paired with vibrant photographs of this reptile help readers become copperhead experts.

The Egyptian cobra is one of the most historic snakes in Africaand one of the most deadly. Many historians believe its the asp that fatally bit the Egyptian queen, Cleopatra, thousands of years ago. Today, this exotic slitherer is the favorite dancing partner for snake charmers. This engaging book is packed with interesting facts about Egyptian cobras, as well as vibrant photographs of these hooded snakes on the attack.

This snake is strong enough to kill its prey without venom. Its jaws open wide enough to eat a monkey whole. Its a boa constrictor, and it can kill other animals just by squeezing them. This valuable resource uses vibrant photographs and fun facts to investigate this powerful predator in frightening detail. How can humans keep these dangerous snakes around as pets? Readers will be excited to find out.

Most venomous snakes use their sharp fangs to attack enemies. Some cobras, however, have a different way of attackingthey spit! Spitting cobras spray venom at their enemies by forcing it through small holes in their fangs. Some can project their venom up to 10 feet away. Most of these spitting cobras have excellent aim, going right for the eyes every time. Readers will enjoy the close-up views of spitting cobras while reading about these deadly reptiles.

The cottonmouth, also known as the water moccasin, is the only venomous water snake in North America. When alarmed, the cottonmouth hisses and shows the cotton-white color inside its mouth. Thats enough to scare even the most ferocious predators away. Close-up photographs of cottonmouths in the wild give readers the opportunity to learn all about these deadly creaturesfrom their lethal venom to their natural hunting abilities.