The same book also had a description of the Northern Death Adder, this time having a correct photo of the species. The following issue of Herpetofauna carried a complete retraction of his review. Swan had admitted to his mistake and apologised. That much was to Mr. Swan's credit and since then we have both buried the hatchet. Two corruption books illegally banned.
Government tries to buy books it banned.
Victorian Police Corruption Dynamiting the cone of silence Wildlife Trafficking More police bashings, etc. Heroin Importation by NCA et. Herpetology papers index. Corruption websites front page. Corruption websites media release archive.