Pests of Paradise: First Aid and Medical Treatment of Injuries from Hawaii's Animals (Latitude 20 Book) - Softcover

Scott, Susan; Thomas, Craig

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0824822528 ISBN 13: 9780824822521

Publisher: University of Hawai'i Press, 2000

Synopsis

A guide to injuries and infections from animals in Hawaii, designed for both medical professionals and the general public. It describes each animal in words and photographs; identifies the mechanism of injury, incidence, and signs and symptoms; and provides first aid recommendations.

About this title

Review

"Joins an excellent assemblage that includes the duo's own All Stings Considered on marine injuries, and the insect pest couplet What's Bugging Me? and What Bit Me? by JoAnn Tenorio and Gordon Nishida."

About the Author

A former registered nurse, Susan Scott earned a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Hawai'i in 1985 and is a graduate of the university's Marine Option Program, where she specialized in marine science journalism. Since 1987, Susan has written the weekly "Ocean Watch" column for the Honolulu Star-Advertiser and has worked as a volunteer for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service since 1989.

Edition details

• Publisher: University of Hawai'i Press
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0824822528
• ISBN 13: 9780824822521
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 168