Killer Snakes

Not all snakes slither on land-some slither in the seas. The banded sea snake can slither in both places. It hunts for food in warm, shallow water and comes ashore to rest and lay eggs. Also known as the sea krait, this striped snake usually stays away from people, but it has been known to deliver a deadly bite when caught in a fishing net. Colorful photographs help readers get the most out of this informative guide to banded sea snakes.

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. That's 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 creatures-from their lethal venom to their natural hunting abilities.

Even though it's smaller than many killer snakes, the death adder is still very dangerous. Readers will soon discover exactly why this snake is so aptly named. Colorful photographs show this venomous snake in action as readers learn exciting facts about how death adders hunt, eat, and survive. Series Review: Killer Snakes Set 1"Fledgling Readers Who Thrill To The Sight Of A Taipan Swallowing A Mouse, A Python Downing A Large Mammal (Perhaps A Deer), Or A Death Adder Lunging Straight Toward Them Will Eat These Up."-School Library Journal

What snake's bite has enough venom to kill an elephant? It's a king cobra-the longest venomous snake in the world. Readers will discover these facts and many more, including information about the king cobra's life cycle and powerful attack techniques. Detailed photographs bring readers into the dangerous world of one of the deadliest snakes on the planet. Series Review: Killer Snakes Set 1"Fledgling readers who thrill to the sight of a taipan swallowing a mouse, a python downing a large mammal (perhaps a deer), or a death adder lunging straight toward them will eat these up."-School Library Journal

There's 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.

Its fangs are sharp and its venom is deadly. It has a tail that rattles to warn other animals to stay away. It's a diamondback rattlesnake, and it can grow to be a whopping 8 feet long and weigh up to 10 pounds. Readers will enter the world of this fascinating predator. Beautiful photographs and fun facts explain how diamondbacks live, hunt, and grow to be one of the biggest snakes in the United States. Series Review: Killer Snakes Set 1"Fledgling readers who thrill to the sight of a taipan swallowing a mouse, a python downing a large mammal (perhaps a deer), or a death adder lunging straight toward them will eat these up."-School Library Journal

If the black mamba's scales aren't black, then why is it called a "black" mamba? Can its venom kill a person? What do baby black mambas look like? Readers will discover the answers to these questions and more. Young snake lovers will learn just how amazing this African snake is, from its speed to its killer fangs. Detailed photographs show the black mamba in all its glory in its natural habitat. Series Review: Killer Snakes Set 1"Fledgling readers who thrill to the sight of a taipan swallowing a mouse, a python downing a large mammal (perhaps a deer), or a death adder lunging straight toward them will eat these up."-School Library Journal

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. Series Review: Killer Snakes Set 1"Fledgling Readers Who Thrill To The Sight Of A Taipan Swallowing A Mouse, A Python Downing A Large Mammal (Perhaps A Deer), Or A Death Adder Lunging Straight Toward Them Will Eat These Up."-School Library Journal

Just how long is the longest snake in the world? Readers will discover the answer to this question and many more interesting facts about this killer snake that some people keep as a pet. Exciting photographs put readers face-to-face with this languid hunter. Reader will Explore the life of a predator that's so big that it can even eat a deer. Series Review: Killer Snakes Set 1"Fledgling Readers Who Thrill To The Sight Of A Taipan Swallowing A Mouse, A Python Downing A Large Mammal (Perhaps A Deer), Or A Death Adder Lunging Straight Toward Them Will Eat These Up."-School Library Journal

The Egyptian cobra is one of the most historic snakes in Africa-and one of the most deadly. Many historians believe it's 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.

Most venomous snakes use their sharp fangs to attack enemies. Some cobras, however, have a different way of attacking-they 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.

This snake is strong enough to kill its prey without venom. Its jaws open wide enough to eat a monkey whole. It's 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. Series Review: Killer Snakes Set 1"Fledgling readers who thrill to the sight of a taipan swallowing a mouse, a python downing a large mammal (perhaps a deer), or a death adder lunging straight toward them will eat these up."-School Library Journal

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 it's easy to accidentally surprise these snakes because they like to hide in leaves and rocks, and sometimes even in people's backyards. Informative text paired with vibrant photographs of this reptile help readers become copperhead experts.

What snake can swim and climb trees from the time it's born? What snake can weigh as much as 550 pounds? It's the anaconda, and it is one pretty amazing snake. Readers will learn all about this powerful predator. Fascinating photographs show different types of anacondas as they swim, hunt, and squeeze their prey in the rain forests of South America. Series Review: Killer Snakes Set 1"Fledgling readers who thrill to the sight of a taipan swallowing a mouse, a python downing a large mammal (perhaps a deer), or a death adder lunging straight toward them will eat these up."-School Library Journal