Herpetology Collection (page 5)

Frog-spawn, tadpoles and adult
Plate 14 from Ranarum (1758) by Roesel von Rosenhof depicting frog-spawn, tadpoles and adult

Komodo dragon tooth, SEM
Komodo dragon tooth, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This curved serrated tooth is designed to slice, cut and tear meat, but not to chew it

Horned viper, 18th century

Tokay gecko C008 / 3378
Tokay gecko (Gekko gecko) with its mouth open. This small nocturnal arboreal reptile is found throughout the Indian subcontinent and South-East Asia

Rain of frogs recorded in 1355. From Conrad Lycosthenes Prodigiorum ac ostentorum chronicon, Basel, 1557. Woodcut

Python Skeleton

The skin of this turtle is green with yellow stripes in patterns that vary among the 16 subspecies. The Red-eared Slider (Trachemys scripta elegans, shown here) also has a vivid red neck stripe

Side view of Green Mantella Frog (Mantella viridis)

Overhead view of a Green Anaconda with its tail tightly coiled, also showing the dappled markings of the skin. The head shows the eyes and forked tongue emerging from the mouth

Monocled Cobra spreading the hood to make the head look larger. The snake is light brown with pale flecks on the scales

Cuban tree frog (Osteopilus septentrionalis), view from above

Common musk turtle (Sternotherus odoratus), side view

Overhead view of a Sonoran Mountain King Snake with markings of complete red and white rings and black bands along the flank

Red-footed tortoise (Geochelone carbonaria) moving, side view

Kuhls flying gecko (Ptychozoon kuhli) in mid-air, side view

Savannah monitor lizard or Boscs monitor lizard (Varanus exanthematicus), sticking its tongue out, close-up

Rubber boa (Charina bottae), dark green snake, curled up

Common house gecko (Hemidactylus frenatus), female, view from above

Front view of Cane Toad (Bufo marinus)

Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) underwater, side view

Burmese Python (Python molurus), brown snake curled in S-shape, high angle view

Alligator Snapping Turtle (Macrochelys temminckii), jaws wide open

Common toad, Bufo bufo.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Frog skeleton and edible frog, Pelophylax kl esculentus
Frog skeleton and edible frog, Pelophylax kl. esculentus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

European and Italian tree frogs.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Common brown frog, Rana temporaria.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Metamorphosis of the common brown frog, Rana temporaria.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Black and white worm lizard and Guayaquil caecilian.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Slow-worm or blind worm and eastern glass lizard.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Indian cobra and Malayan vine snake.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Common European viper or adder, Vipera berus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Grass snake, Natrix natrix.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Boa constrictor.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Ground rattlesnake, Sistrurus miliarius.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Timber rattlesnake, Crotalus horridus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Cape grass lizard, greater siren and lizard skeleton.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Rainbow whiptail and dotted skink.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Paradoxical frog and Labyrinthine toad-frog.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Smooth newt and sand lizard.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Green iguana, Iguana iguana.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Fire salamander and common newt.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Mediterranean chameleon and tokay gecko.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Nile monitor lizard and common basilisk.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Spectacled caiman, Caiman crocodilus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Nile crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Florida softshell turtle, Apalone ferox, and young in egg.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Creole frog, American toad and Surinam horned frog.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

Loggerhead sea turtle, Caretta caretta, and skeleton of same.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia, Augsburg, 1794

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Exploring the Fascinating World of Herpetology: From the intricate internal organs of a snake to the graceful flight of Ptychozoon kohli, this captivating field never ceases to amaze. Delve into the enchanting realm with an artwork showcasing the mystical Axolotl or witness the majestic Chinese water dragon in its natural habitat. Marvel at the Namaqua chameleon's lightning-fast prey capture or be mesmerized by green turtles engaging in their ancient mating rituals. Discover Albertus Seba's meticulous snake skeleton illustration and delve into a vintage reptile collection from 1910, created by an unknown artist. Witness nature's raw power as a wandering spider devours a frog, while marveling at more stunning snakes depicted by Seba himself. Get up close and personal with a young newt through SEM imaging and admire the vibrant beauty of a red-eyed tree frog. Join us on this journey through herpetology, where every creature holds secrets waiting to be unveiled.