Snakemaster: Wildlife Adventures with the Worlds Most Dangerous Reptiles

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Known as the original "Snakemaster" from his various television shows, Austin Stevens is one of the most famous herpetologists in the world. From his show "Austin Stevens: Snakemaster" on Animal Planet to his many appearances in the media, Stevens is known as an incredibly smart, yet incredibly insane animal lover. In "Snakemaster," Austin Stevens

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"Austin Stevens's account of his adventures perfectly captures the thrill of hunting and handling snakes in the wild and will appeal to anyone who loves the outdoors and is fascinated by reptiles. It should inspire young naturalists to 'get out more' and follows in the tradition of books by herpetologists such as Raymond Ditmars and Carl Kauffeld." --Chris Mattison, world-renowned photographer and author of Snake and Chameleons

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Austin Stevens is best known as the Snakemaster from his hit shows on Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, and the National Geographic Channel. Originally from South Africa, Stevens is a herpetologist, author, and wildlife photographer. He is currently the Guinness World Record holder for a snake sit-in, when he lived in a ten-by-thirteen-foot glass cage with thirty-six venomous snakes (including black mambas) for an incredible 107 days and nights. He currently resides in Queensland, Australia.