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Thamnophis sp. garter snake
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Thamnophis sp. garter snake
Hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol. 2 by Mark Catesby. Entitled The Green Spotted Snake
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This hand-colored etching, titled "The Green Spotted Snake," is an exquisite representation of a Thamnophis sp. garter snake, as depicted in Mark Catesby's seminal work, "The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands," published in 1731. Catesby, a renowned English naturalist, meticulously documented the diverse flora and fauna of the Americas during his travels, producing over 200 detailed illustrations. This particular image showcases the vibrant colors and intricate patterns of the garter snake, a common reptile found throughout North America and the Bahamas. Belonging to the order Squamata, family Colubridae, and suborder Serpentes, garter snakes are a type of colubrid snake, characterized by their long, slender bodies and non-venomous bite. The garter snake's name derives from the three yellow or white stripes that run the length of its body, which resemble the garters worn by European settlers. This 18th-century illustration is a remarkable testament to Catesby's skill as an artist and naturalist. The snake's scales are depicted with stunning accuracy, and the red background contrasts beautifully with the snake's green and black markings. The intricate details of the snake's head, including its small, round pupils and forked tongue, are also expertly rendered. As members of the class Reptilia, garter snakes are diapsids, meaning they have two openings in the back of their skulls for the exit of the eyes and ears. They are further classified as lepidosaurians, characterized by their scaly skin, and caenophidians, a group of advanced snakes. This image offers a glimpse into the natural history of the garter snake, as well as the remarkable work of Mark Catesby, who documented the wonders of the New World over 300 years ago.
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