Abstract
Handling snakes in total safety is the result of years of observation and experience. Often, herpetologist experts know when the snake is about to bite. However, it is always a good idea to take certain precautions both for our safety and for the health of the snake. The danger of a venomous bite is constantly present. In this chapter, we find suggestions for the proper handling of snakes.
A good knowledge, taught in schools, about vipers, their characteristics, where they are found, and their habits, as well as a appropriate instruction regarding the various cures, along with the use of solid footwear can reduce the danger to almost nil.
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Michetti E (1961) Il paese dei viperai. Tuttitalia, enciclopedia dell’Italia antica e moderna. Casa editrice Sansoni, Firenze 30 23 Agosto 1961
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Achille, G. (2015). How to Handle Snakes. In: Snakes of Italy. SpringerBriefs in Animal Sciences. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-14106-0_8
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