Fraud Blocker Skip to main content

Crotalus Collection

Crotalus, the genus of venomous pitvipers, is widely distributed throughout the eastern United States

Background imageCrotalus Collection: Timber Rattlesnakes - Gravid females basking to bring young to term. Venomous pitvipers

Timber Rattlesnakes - Gravid females basking to bring young to term. Venomous pitvipers
CAN-2117 Timber Rattlesnakes - Gravid females basking to bring young to term also with Common Garter Snake, Thamnophis sirtalis amongst rattlers Northeastern USA Crotalus horridus Venomous pitvipers

Background imageCrotalus Collection: Agkistrodon piscivorus, cottonmouth snake

Agkistrodon piscivorus, cottonmouth snake
Drawing 61 (Ewan 50) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram

Background imageCrotalus Collection: Central America: Encounter with a rattlesnake (engraving)

Central America: Encounter with a rattlesnake (engraving)
8636876 Central America: Encounter with a rattlesnake (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Encounter with a rattlesnake)

Background imageCrotalus Collection: Banded rattlesnake, Crotalus Horridus, from a 17th century print

Banded rattlesnake, Crotalus Horridus, from a 17th century print
3501421 Banded rattlesnake, Crotalus Horridus, from a 17th century print; (add.info.: Banded rattlesnake. Crotalus Horridus. From a 17th century print).

Background imageCrotalus Collection: Animals of the American prairies (colour litho)

Animals of the American prairies (colour litho)
8644746 Animals of the American prairies (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animals of the American prairies)

Background imageCrotalus Collection: South American rattlesnake aka tropical rattlesnake, Crotalus Durissus, from a 17th century print

South American rattlesnake aka tropical rattlesnake, Crotalus Durissus, from a 17th century print
3501422 South American rattlesnake aka tropical rattlesnake, Crotalus Durissus, from a 17th century print; (add.info.: South American rattlesnake aka tropical rattlesnake. Crotalus Durissus)

Background imageCrotalus Collection: Egyptian carpet viper, Echis pyramidum, copperhead snake, Cenchris, rattle snake, Crotalus

Egyptian carpet viper, Echis pyramidum, copperhead snake, Cenchris, rattle snake, Crotalus, ground rattle snake
FLO4684977 Egyptian carpet viper, Echis pyramidum, copperhead snake, Cenchris, rattle snake, Crotalus, ground rattle snake, Caudisona miliaria, Boa constrictor, pit viper, Trimeresurus species

Background imageCrotalus Collection: Prisoner, Ptarmigan, Puppetshow, Pyramid, Ratchet-wheel, Rattlesnake, Restaurant, Rockaway

Prisoner, Ptarmigan, Puppetshow, Pyramid, Ratchet-wheel, Rattlesnake, Restaurant, Rockaway, Rolling-mill, Rolling-pin
8650103 Prisoner, Ptarmigan, Puppetshow, Pyramid, Ratchet-wheel, Rattlesnake, Restaurant, Rockaway, Rolling-mill, Rolling-pin, Rope-dancer, Rope-ladder (engraving) by German School

Background imageCrotalus Collection: Timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) female with newborn young, Pennsylvania, USA

Timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) female with newborn young, Pennsylvania, USA. September

Background imageCrotalus Collection: Timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) females and newborn young at maternity site

Timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) females and newborn young at maternity site. Pennsylvania, USA. August

Background imageCrotalus Collection: Prairie Rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis) sunbathing, Bozeman, Montana, USA

Prairie Rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis) sunbathing, Bozeman, Montana, USA

Background imageCrotalus Collection: Western diamond-backed rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox) Texas, USA, April

Western diamond-backed rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox) Texas, USA, April

Background imageCrotalus Collection: 3671037

3671037

Background imageCrotalus Collection: Santa Catalina Island rattlesnake (Crotalus catalinensis), only rattlesnake without rattle

Santa Catalina Island rattlesnake (Crotalus catalinensis), only rattlesnake without rattle, slithering in rock. Santa Catalina Island, Loreto Bay National Park, Sea of Cortez, Mexico. May

Background imageCrotalus Collection: Western diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox) young, coiled up on desert floor at dusk

Western diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox) young, coiled up on desert floor at dusk, flicking tongue, Texas, USA. March

Background imageCrotalus Collection: Gravid female Timber rattlesnakes (Crotalus horridus) basking to bring young to term

Gravid female Timber rattlesnakes (Crotalus horridus) basking to bring young to term, Pennsylvania, USA

Background imageCrotalus Collection: DDE-90037419

DDE-90037419
North America. Prairie Rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis viridis) is found in SW Canada to NW Mexico Date: 10/11/2005

Background imageCrotalus Collection: DDE-90037252

DDE-90037252
Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox), adult, Hidalgo County, south Texas, USA, crawling, rattles elevated Date: 17/02/2005

Background imageCrotalus Collection: DDE-90037253

DDE-90037253
Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox), adult, Hidalgo County, south Texas, USA, crawling, testing (tasting) air with tongue Date: 17/02/2005

Background imageCrotalus Collection: DDE-90037251

DDE-90037251
Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox), adult, Hidalgo County, south Texas, USA, coiled and shaking rattles, testing (tasting) air with tongue Date: 17/02/2005

Background imageCrotalus Collection: DDE-90037250

DDE-90037250
Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox), adult, Hidalgo County, south Texas, USA, coiled and shaking rattles, testing (tasting) air with tongue Date: 17/02/2005

Background imageCrotalus Collection: DDE-90037134

DDE-90037134
Mojave Rattlesnake, Crotalus scutulatus, Native to southwestern US. Habitat: Brush Covered Rocky Canyons, Talus Slopes and Grassy Fields Date: 30/07/2008

Background imageCrotalus Collection: DDE-90037133

DDE-90037133
Mojave Rattlesnake, Crotalus scutulatus, Native to southwestern US. Habitat: Brush Covered Rocky Canyons, Talus Slopes and Grassy Fields Date: 30/07/2008

Background imageCrotalus Collection: DDE-90037132

DDE-90037132
Black Phase Timber Rattlesnake, Crotalus horridus horridus, Native to North Eastern US. Habitat: Rocky Wooded Hillsides, Fields, Meadows and Rocky Out Crops Date: 30/07/2008

Background imageCrotalus Collection: DDE-90037114

DDE-90037114
California Kingsnake eating Western Diamondback Rattler, Lampropeltis getulus/Crotalus atrox, Native to California/Arizona Date: 30/07/2008

Background imageCrotalus Collection: DDE-90037112

DDE-90037112
California Kingsnake eating Western Diamondback Rattler, Lampropeltis getulus/Crotalus atrox, Native to California/Arizona Date: 30/07/2008

Background imageCrotalus Collection: DDE-90037113

DDE-90037113
California Kingsnake eating Western Diamondback Rattler, Lampropeltis getulus/Crotalus atrox, Native to California/Arizona Date: 30/07/2008

Background imageCrotalus Collection: DDE-90037055

DDE-90037055
Northern Black-tailed Rattlesnake, Crotalus molossus, Native to Southwestern US Date: 30/07/2008

Background imageCrotalus Collection: DDE-90037050

DDE-90037050
Western Diamondback Rattlesnake, Crotalus atrox, Native to Southwestern US Date: 30/07/2008

Background imageCrotalus Collection: DDE-90037051

DDE-90037051
Western Diamondback Rattlesnake, Crotalus atrox, Native to Southwestern US Date: 30/07/2008

Background imageCrotalus Collection: DDE-90036933

DDE-90036933
Twin-spotted Rattlesnake, Crotalus pricei, South Eastern Arizona Date: 31/05/2006

Background imageCrotalus Collection: DDE-90036936

DDE-90036936
Western Diamondback Rattlesnake Striking, Crotalus atrox, South Eastern AZ Date: 31/05/2006

Background imageCrotalus Collection: DDE-90036935

DDE-90036935
Western Diamondback Rattlesnake Striking (Controlled)Crotalus atroxSouth Eastern AZ Date: 31/05/2006

Background imageCrotalus Collection: DDE-90036934

DDE-90036934
Twin-spotted Rattlesnake, Crotalus pricei, South Eastern Arizona Date: 31/05/2006

Background imageCrotalus Collection: DDE-90036915

DDE-90036915
California Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula californiae) eating Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus), California, USA Date: 31/05/2006

Background imageCrotalus Collection: DDE-90036912

DDE-90036912
California Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula californiae) eating Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus), California, USA Date: 31/05/2006

Background imageCrotalus Collection: Page 99. The Crotulus, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)

Page 99. The Crotulus, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670037 Page 99. The Crotulus, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Background imageCrotalus Collection: Encounter with a Rattlesnake (engraving)

Encounter with a Rattlesnake (engraving)
7183155 Encounter with a Rattlesnake (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Encounter with a Rattlesnake)

Background imageCrotalus Collection: Cascabel rattlesnake and desert horned viper

Cascabel rattlesnake and desert horned viper
Cascabel rattlesnake, Crotalus durissus, and desert horned viper, Cerastes cerastes (Cerastes cornutus). Handcolored engraving by Madame Fournier after an illustration by Oudart from Charles d

Background imageCrotalus Collection: South American rattlesnake, Crotalus durissis

South American rattlesnake, Crotalus durissis, and snake from Boston, New England. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Paul Kuffner after an illustration from nature by Johann Christoph Keller

Background imageCrotalus Collection: Timber rattlesnake and water snake

Timber rattlesnake and water snake
Timber rattlesnake, Crotalus horridus 1, tail rattle 3, and water snake, Muraena pinnis adiposis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder

Background imageCrotalus Collection: Terrifying Adventure (Colour Litho)

Terrifying Adventure (Colour Litho)
2783676 Terrifying Adventure (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Terrifying adventure)

Background imageCrotalus Collection: Black-tailed rattlesnake (Crotalus molossus), Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona, USA. August

Black-tailed rattlesnake (Crotalus molossus), Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona, USA. August

Background imageCrotalus Collection: Black-tailed Rattlesnake (Crotalus molossus), Arizona

Black-tailed Rattlesnake (Crotalus molossus), Arizona

Background imageCrotalus Collection: California Kingsnake eating Western Diamondback Rattler, Lampropeltis getulus / Crotalus atrox

California Kingsnake eating Western Diamondback Rattler, Lampropeltis getulus / Crotalus atrox
California Kingsnake eating Western Diamondback Rattler, Lampropeltis getulus/Crotalus atrox, Native to California/Arizona

Background imageCrotalus Collection: Rattlesnake, mouth wide open, showing fangs and interior of mouth and neck, cross-section

Rattlesnake, mouth wide open, showing fangs and interior of mouth and neck, cross-section

Background imageCrotalus Collection: Sidewinder rattlesnake portrait

Sidewinder rattlesnake portrait
Close-up detail of the head and tail of a Sidewinder (Crotalus cerastes) rattlesnake; California, United States of America

Background imageCrotalus Collection: Striped Rattlesnake Crotalus Durissus From A 17Th Century Print

Striped Rattlesnake Crotalus Durissus From A 17Th Century Print



All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

Crotalus, the genus of venomous pitvipers, is widely distributed throughout the eastern United States. These snakes are known for their distinctive rattles and dangerous venom. In fact they can legally protected in eight out of the 32 states where they occur. One species within this genus is the Timber Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus). Female Timber Rattlesnakes can often be found basking to bring their young to term. It's a fascinating sight to witness these gravid females preparing for motherhood in Pennsylvania, USA. Another member of the Cottonmouth Snake (Agkistrodon piscivorus). This snake also belongs to the pitviper family and can be found in various regions across America. In California, an interesting interaction occurs between a California Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getulus) and a Western Diamondback Rattler (Crotalus atrox). The kingsnake preys on its venomous counterpart, showcasing nature's intricate food chain dynamics. The Santa Catalina Island Rattlesnake (Crotalus catalinensis), unique among rattlesnakes as it lacks a rattle, slithers gracefully through rocky terrain in Loreto Bay National Park, Mexico. Its presence adds to the biodiversity of this stunning location along the Sea of Cortez. Texas boasts two notable species from this genus: the Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox) and Prairie Rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis). Both snakes exhibit distinct behaviors such as sunbathing or coiling up on desert floors during different seasons. Lastly, we have gravid female Timber Rattlesnakes once again basking under Pennsylvania's sun. Their dedication towards bringing new life into existence showcases both their resilience and importance within our ecosystem. These captivating images provide glimpses into the world snakes.