Caution! This Book Contains Deadly Reptiles

‘A captivating dive into Australia’s reptile world, enriched by traditional Aboriginal names that honour cultural knowledge. Corey Tutt brings these creatures to life with fascinating facts and a refreshing perspective that connects us to the deep cultural heritage of Indigenous Nations across Australia. A must-read for wildlife enthusiasts of all ages!’ KIRSTEN BANKS‘I can’t wait to read this to my little ones. Great illustrations and what I love best are local Language names of these Deadly Reptiles!’ ADAM GOODES ‘A fantastic overview of Australian reptiles. What makes it unique is the mix of astonishing, cultural and scientific details that you didn’t know.’ DR KARL KRUSZELNICKI ‘Corey Tutt has done it again. Combining his unique blend of knowledge from many backgrounds to create a thoroughly engaging read that educates about not only the wildlife held within these pages but the traditional stories of Country that they reside on as well. A must-have for any deadly young reader.’ ROVE MCMANUS ‘You can feel Corey’s immense passion for the subject on every page. Entertaining and educational. I don’t have kids, but this book makes me want to have some just to see the delight on their faces as they read this.’ WIL ANDERSON‘A beautiful combination of storytelling, science, facts and Indigenous knowledge. The gorgeous artwork brings to life the science told by Corey, which takes you on a journey around Australia to uncover the critters in your own backyard. A must-have in every nature lover’s bookshelf.’ DR VANESSA PIROTTA ‘A spectacular insight into the fascinating world of Australia’s reptile species. As a passionate reptile enthusiast, this book has provided great insight into the relationship between Indigenous culture and some of our most treasured animals.’ DAN RUMSEY

COREY TUTT is a Kamilaroi man who was born on Yuin Country in Nowra on the New South Wales south coast. As a kid, he dreamed of becoming a zookeeper and in high school he developed a love of STEM subjects. But unlike the arts and sport, he found there was little encouragement for Aboriginal people to pursue careers in STEM. In 2018, while working as a research assistant for the University of Sydney, Corey founded DeadlyScience, a not-for-profit organisation that aims to provide science resources to remote schools in Australia, and connects young First Nations people with mentors to encourage their participation in STEM subjects. In 2020, Corey was named the NSW Young Australian of the Year, and a Human Rights Hero by the Australian Human Rights Commission. He continues to work tirelessly to send STEM resources to community schools, and show First Nations kids that STEM is for them. The organisation has attracted international attention. In 2022, Corey received an OAM for service to Indigenous STEM education. He is an Associate Professor at Western Sydney University. This is Corey’s third book following The First Scientists and This Book Thinks Ya Deadly!

BEN WILLIAMS (Jangala/Jaburrula) is a young Aboriginal artist from the Kanturrpa clan, totem Milway, of Warlmanpa Country (on his mother’s father’s side). It is hot and dry where his mob live, in the Barkly region of the Northern Territory. Ben creates contemporary art that is inspired by his family (who are also artists!), his spiritual connection to the land and animals, and his life journey as a queer Blak person. He loves to use vibrant colours and expressive detail while sharing deep and vulnerable meanings with his pieces.