Project Gutenberg 2017-04-14 Public domain in the USA. 222 Dodge, Natt N. (Natt Noyes) 1900 1982 Dodge, Natt Noyes 74283477 Poisonous Dwellers of the Desert Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Poisonous Dwellers of the Desert" by Natt N. Dodge is a scientific publication written in the mid-20th century, notably revised in 1970. The book serves as a guide to understanding the various poisonous creatures inhabiting the deserts of the Southwest, focusing on species such as scorpions, snakes, and spiders. It also aims to dispel common myths and misconceptions about these creatures, promoting a balanced view of desert life. The book provides detailed descriptions of numerous hazardous desert dwellers, outlining their habitats, behaviors, and the nature of their venom. It discusses well-known poisonous species like the black widow spider, rattlesnakes, and the Gila monster, alongside lesser-known creatures, and includes critical first-aid measures for bites and stings. Dodge emphasizes the importance of educating the public about these animals to foster respect and understanding, ultimately arguing that the desert can be a safe environment as long as proper precautions are taken. Through his accessible prose, Dodge blends factual information with practical advice, ensuring that readers are well-informed about the potential dangers while also appreciating the unique ecosystem of desert life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Poisonous animals -- Southwest, New Desert animals -- Southwest, New QL Text Category: Science - Biology Category: How To ... Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals Category: Environmental Issues 158161 2025-09-21T14:52:36.523355 text/html 125914 2024-10-23T01:59:12 text/html 2702732 2025-09-21T14:52:42.770344 application/epub+zip 2704833 2025-09-21T14:52:38.967355 application/epub+zip 102233 2025-09-21T14:52:37.806353 application/epub+zip 2782285 2025-09-21T14:52:45.449309 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2747455 2025-09-21T14:52:41.553325 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 148516 2022-09-24T20:56:07.837934 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 122947 2025-09-21T14:52:35.853353 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 103189 2024-10-23T01:59:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16772 2025-09-21T14:52:45.584301 application/rdf+xml 20245 2025-09-21T14:52:37.904359 image/jpeg 3318 2025-09-21T14:52:37.857336 image/jpeg 2464843 2025-09-21T14:52:36.615348 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog