Venom Doc

Name: Venom Doc
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780733634222
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The edgiest, darkest and strangest natural history memoir ever

By Bryan Grieg Fry

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Venom Doc by Bryan Grieg Fry offers a thrilling and adventurous glimpse into the life of a renowned scientist and venom expert. This captivating memoir delves into Fry's daring encounters with some of the world's most venomous creatures, highlighting his passion for discovery and the scientific challenges he faces. Through engaging storytelling, Fry reveals the excitement and dangers of his research, bringing readers into the fascinating world of toxicology.
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You might enjoy this fascinating biography if you're intrigued by the adventurous life of a venom expert who travels to remote locations, confronts dangerous creatures, and makes groundbreaking discoveries in herpetology. This memoir offers gripping tales of scientific exploration, personal challenges, and the pursuit of passion in a world where every encounter could be life-threatening.

Venom Doc

A highly venomous natural history memoir. Think David Attenborough meets Hunter S. Thompson with more than a dash of Indiana Jones.

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Welcome to the strange and dangerous world of the Venom Doc.

Imagine a three-week-long first date in Siberia catching venomous water shrews, and later, a wedding attended by Eastern European prime ministers and their bodyguards wielding machine guns. Then, a life spent living and working with snakes. Lots of very, very poisonous snakes and other venomous creatures... everything from the Malaysian king cobra to deadly scorpions.

Welcome to Bryan Grieg Fry's world.

In this action-packed ride through Bryan's life, you'll meet the man who's worked with the world's most venomous creatures in over 50 countries. He's been bitten by 26 poisonous snakes and stung by three stingrays—and survived a near-fatal scorpion sting while deep in the Amazon jungle. He's also broken 23 bones, including breaking his back in three places, and had to learn how to walk again. But when you only research the venom you've collected yourself, the adventures and danger will just keep coming...

Dividing his time between scientific research and teaching at the University of Queensland, and TV filming and collecting expeditions around the world, Bryan and danger are never far from one another.

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Venom Doc delivers an exhilarating and candid account of Bryan Grieg Fry's life, blending personal anecdotes with his passion for studying venomous creatures. Readers praise Fry's engaging storytelling, highlighting the book’s ability to balance scientific insight with adventurous escapades. His enthusiasm and dedication to his work shine through, offering both entertainment and a deep appreciation for the wonders of venomous wildlife.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780733634222

Publisher: Hachette Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 August 2015

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hachette Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 233.0mm

Weight: 462g

Pages: 352

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Biography & Memoir Bryan Grieg Fry Non-Fiction Science & Nature Sports

About the Author

Bryan Grieg Fry was born and educated in the US, but has worked in Australia since 1997, and is presently Associate Professor in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Queensland.

An internationally known scientist and television personality, Fry's papers have been included in leading magazines such as NATURE. He has been published in WIRED, COSMOS, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC and has featured in over 40 documentaries on Animal Planet, BBC, Discovery Channel and National Geographic TV.