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Record Nr.

UNINA9910669260503321

Autore

Markwell Kevin

Titolo

Snake Bitten : Eric Worrell and the Australian Reptile Park / / Kevin Markwell and Nancy Cushing

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Sydney, Australia : , : UNSW Press, , [2010]

©2010

ISBN

1-74224-545-5

1-74224-543-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (258 p.)

Disciplina

597.9092

Soggetti

Herpetologists - Australia

Reptiles - Australia

Electronic books.

Australian Reptile Park (Gosford, N.S.W.)

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. The early years -- pt. 2. Wyoming -- pt. 3. Somersby.

Sommario/riassunto

<P style=""MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"" class=MsoNormal>Based on extensive interviews with park staff and supporters, this intriguing biography traces the life of Eric Worrell, the original reptile man and naturalist who established the Australian Reptile Park in New South Wales. Depicting Worrell's larger-than-life personality and his pioneer work with snake anti-venins, this inspiring story shows how the herpetologist began his career in wildlife tourism, conservation, education, and research. Containing detailed accounts of the collection of various reptiles kept at the iconic tourist attraction,