![The Poisonous Terrestrial Snakes Of Our British Indian Dominions, Including Ceylon, And How To Recognize Them: With Symptoms Of Snake Poisoning And Treatment [Hardcover]](https://thebookishowl.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/01RPy1SfeqL-631.gif)
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This authoritative hardcover volume by Major F. Wall serves as an essential reference for anyone living in or traveling through British Indian dominions and Ceylon. The book provides detailed information on recognizing poisonous terrestrial snakes through distinguishing characteristics, behavioral patterns, and habitat identification.
Beyond identification, the guide offers critical medical knowledge including comprehensive symptoms of snake poisoning, ranging from mild to severe reactions. Major Wall shares proven treatment protocols developed through years of field experience and medical practice in the region. The work combines practical snake identification techniques with life-saving medical information, making it invaluable for colonial administrators, military personnel, naturalists, and household members in endemic areas.
This classic reference remains relevant for herpetologists, historians, and those interested in colonial-era natural history and medical practices in South Asia.
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