Science in the Snakepit, 9781760796976
Paperback
Eccentric scientists, deadly snakes, and groundbreaking discoveries in the snakepit!

Science in the Snakepit

tales of the often eccentric people who have studied serpents over the centuries and have sometimes paid with their lives

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  • Paperback

    320 pages

  • Release Date

    15 October 2025

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Summary

Science in the Snakepit: Unraveling the Mysteries of Serpents

People have always been fascinated by snakes, but only during the last few decades have researchers begun to reveal the secret lives of these most mysterious of animals. Rick Shine’s book describes the adventures and misadventures of researchers who have investigated the ecology and biology of these fantastic beasts – and sometimes, have paid with their lives.

This richly-illustrated title chronicles the revolutio…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781760796976
ISBN-10:1760796972
Author:Rick Shine
Publisher:New Holland Publishers
Imprint:Reed New Holland
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:320
Release Date:15 October 2025
Weight:916g
Dimensions:32mm x 172mm x 210mm
About The Author

Rick Shine

Rick Shine is a professional scientist, currently employed as a Professor at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. For nearly 50 years his primary research interest has been reptiles – especially snakes –in many parts of the world. He has published over 1,000 scientific papers and his work has been cited more than 76,000 times – many more than any other researcher on reptiles past or present. His work has won many awards, including the two top awards for scientific research in Australia: NSW Scientist of the Year and Prime Minister’s Prize for Science.

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