Colubridae Collection (page 5)

Thamnophis sauritus, spotted ribbonsnake
Hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol. 2 by Mark Catesby. Entitled The Spotted Ribbon-Snake

Cemophora coccinea, scarlet snake
Hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol. 2 by Mark Catesby. Entitled The Bead Snake

Masticophis flagellum, coachwhip snake
Hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol. 2 by Mark Catesby. Entitled The Coach-Whip Snake

Storeria sp. brown snake
Hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol. 2 by Mark Catesby. Entitled Little Brown Bead Snake

Nerodia sipedon, water snake
A group of North American water snakes neatly coiled to fit into a storage jar. Specimens held at the Natural History Museum, London

Coluber laticaudatus, colubrine amphibious sea snake
Ff. 170. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated coluber laticaudatus and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Grass Snake (Natrix natrix)

Leopard Snake (Zamenis situla) adult, on tree trunk in woodland habitat, Croatia, april

Grass Snake (Natrix natrix) adult, close-up of head, in short grass, Priory Water Nature Reserve, Leicestershire, England, May

Eggeating Snake (Dasypeltis scabra) Coiled on sand beside piece of wood / South Africa

White-lipped Herald Snake (Crotaphopeltis hotamboeia) adult, flicking forked tongue, coiled on leaf litter, Ruaha N. P
White-lipped Herald Snake (Crotaphopeltis hotamboeia) adult, flicking forked tongue, coiled on leaf litter, Ruaha N.P. Tanzania, january

Everglades Racer Snake(Coluber constrictor paludicola)

ladder snake (Rhinechis scalaris) is a species of snake in the Colubridae family. It is found in peninsular Spain and Minorca, Portugal, southern France and possibly the region of Liguria and Italy

Yellow-headed Calico Snake (Oxyrhopus formosus) adult, climbing on liana in forest habitat, Los Amigos Biological Station, Madre de Dios, Amazonia, Peru

Yellow-bellied Liophis (Liophis poecilogyrus) adult, coiled amongst leaf litter, Pouso Alegre, Mato Grosso, Brazil, september

Scaled Ground Snake (Xenopholis scalaris) adult, coiled on leaf litter, Los Amigos Biological Station, Madre de Dios, Amazonia, Peru

Olive Whipsnake (Chironius fuscus) adult, coiled on branch in tropical forest, Los Amigos Biological Station, Madre de Dios, Amazonia, Peru

Ground Snake (Atractus sp. ) adult, on leaf litter, Los Amigos Biological Station, Madre de Dios, Amazonia, Peru
Ground Snake (Atractus sp.) adult, on leaf litter, Los Amigos Biological Station, Madre de Dios, Amazonia, Peru

Blunt-headed Tree Snake (Imantodes cenchoa) adult, hunting amongst branches at night, Los Amigos Biological Station, Madre de Dios, Amazonia, Peru

Argentine Long-nose Snake (Philodryas baroni) adult

Aesculapian Snake (Zamenis longissimus) adult, coiled on moss in woodland habitat, Italy, june

Common Egg-eater Snake (Dasypeltis scabra) adult, feeding, after having swallowed egg, Sindou, Leraba Province, Burkina Faso

False coral snake (Oxyrhopus formosus). This snake, also known as the yellow-headed calico, was found in the Rio Bigal Reserve, Amazon Rainforest, Ecuador

Grass Snake - subspecies - sardo-corsican endemic - Corsica - France
RD-178 Grass Snake - subspecies sardo-corsican endemic - Corsica - France Natrix natrix cetti Giacomo Radi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Montane Egg-eater - Nyungwe - Rwanda - Africa
MM-91 Montane Egg-eater Nyungwe - Rwanda - Africa Dasypeltis atra Michele Menegon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Western Whip Snake - in habitat - Sicily
RD-80 Western Whip Snake - in habitat Sicily Hierophis viridiflavus Giacomo Radi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Grass Snake - basking near a stream - Sicily
RD-92 Grass Snake - basking near a stream Sicily Natrix natrix Giacomo Radi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Smooth Snake
RD-105 Smooth Snake Coronella austriaca Giacomo Radi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

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Colubridae, a diverse family of snakes, showcases the incredible variety and adaptability found in these reptiles. From the vibrant green Ahaetulla prasina, also known as the Short-nosed vine snake, to the Grass Snake (Natrix natrix) with its tongue extended in search of prey, Colubridae species captivate us with their unique features. One fascinating example is the Ultramel Okeetee corn snake - an interspecies hybrid between a Corn snake (Pantherophis guttatus) and a Grey rat snake (Pantherophis spiloides). This striking morph was created through captive breeding and recently laid eggs indicate successful reproduction. Speaking of eggs, another member of the female Corn snake who has just laid her clutch. These captivating creatures remind us of nature's intricate cycle of life. In Costa Rica, we encounter the Parrot snake (Leptophis ahaetulla), showcasing its aggressive pose with mouth wide open. Its vivid colors make it stand out among its surroundings. Moving to Alsace, France, we find a Grass Snake coiled protectively around its precious eggs. The dedication shown by this mother highlights their nurturing instincts. Venturing into Kubah National Park in Sarawak, Malaysia reveals the Black-headed cat snake (Boiga nigriceps), elegantly coiled and ready for action. Its portrait captures both beauty and power. Yasuni National Park in Ecuador introduces us to Rusty whipsnake / Wagler's sipo (Chironius scurrulus), tightly coiled up. Its close-up shot allows us to appreciate every detail on this mesmerizing serpent. Traveling all the way to Katherine in Northern Territory Australia brings us face-to-face with Brown tree snakes (Boiga irregularis) skillfully maneuvering around tree branches. Their agility is truly remarkable.