Serpentes Collection

Ahaetulla prasina, Short-nosed vine snake
Hand-coloured engraving from An account of Indian Serpents collected on the coast of Coromandel. The Patrick Russell Collection 1796 Date: 1796

Desert Spider Ball Python or Royal Python -Python regius-, male

Paradox Super Fire Ball Python or Royal Python -Python regius-, male

Bungarus fasciatus, Banded Krait
Snake skin mounted on paper, The Patrick Russell Collection c.1790 Date: circa 1790

Royal Python -Python regius-, Mojave Razor, female, Markus Theimer reptile breeding, Austria

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox) slithering, view from above

Snake skeleton by Albertus Seba
Tab 107 illustrating a section of snake skeleton from Thesaurus, by Albertus Seba

Ejecting an intruder
Plate opposite page 297 from The Malay Archipelago by Alfred Russel Wallace, London 1874

Snakes by Albertus Seba
Tab 106, an illustration of a pair of snakes from Thesaurus, by Albertus Seba

Python sebae, African rock python
Hand coloured lithograph from final volume of Erpetologie Generale ou Histoire Naturelle complcte des Reptiles (1854) by A.M.C. Dumeril, G. Bibron, and A. Dumeril

Ultramel Okeetee corn snake, with recently laid eggs, an interspecies hybrid between a Corn snake, (Pantherophis guttatus), and a Grey rat snake (Pantherophis spiloides)

Corn snake (Pantherophis guttatus), female with recently laid eggs, captive, native to Eastern United States

Golden tree snake (Chrysopelea ornata) male, Patong Beach, Phuket Island, Thailand. Controlled conditions

Parrot snake (Leptophis ahaetulla) in aggressive pose with mouth open. Costa Rica

Clarion Island Whip Snake (Masticophis anthonyi), IUCN Critically Endangered, Clarion Island, Revillagigedo Archipelago Biosphere Reserve / Archipielago de Revillagigedo UNESCO Natural World Heritage

Grass snake(Natrix natrix) coiled round eggs, Alsace, France

European roller -Coracias garrulus- in flight with prey, grass snake -Natrix natrix-, Kiskunsag National Park, Hungary

Brown tree snake (Boiga irregularis) coiled around tree branches, Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia

Galapagos racer snake (Pseudalsophis biserialis) feeding on marine iguana hatchling, Cape Douglas, Fernandina Island, Galapagos

Racer snake (Pseudalsophis biserialis) feeding on lava lizard, Puerto Pajas, Isabela Island, Galapagos

Galapagos racer snakes (Pseudalsophis biserialis) group alert watching for prey on beach, Galapagos, June. Endangered species. Taken on location for BBC tv Blue Planet 2 series

Grass snake (Natrix natrix) in habitat, Aland Islands, Finland, May

Satiny Parrot snake (Leptophis depressirostris) Santa Rita, Costa Rica

Grass snake (Natrix natrix) feigning death, Poitou, France, May

Chocoan parrot snake (Leptophis bocourti) on heliconia flower with fly in background, Sarapiqui, Heredia, Costa Rica

Yellow rat snake (Spilotes pullatus) portrait, Otongachi, Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas, Ecuador

Twig snake (Thelotornis capensis) with tongue extended, Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana

Grass snake (Natrix natrix) flicking tongue, Hampstead Heath, London, England, UK, August

Black Pastel Ball Python or Royal Python -Python regius-

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A split shot of a venomous banded yellowlip sea snake, Laticauda colubrina, also known as a sea krait, cruusing over a shallow reef in the Philippines with a palm tree covered island above

Black-headed cat snake (Boiga nigriceps) coiled, portrait, Kubah National Park, Sarawak, Malaysia

Rusty whipsnake / Wagler's sipo (Chironius scurrulus) coiled up, close up, Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador

Boomslang (Dispholidus typus), juvenile, a dangerously venomous back-fanged snake, head portrait, South Africa. Captive

Ribbon snake (Thamnophis saurita) gliding over water surface towards a Fragrant water lily (Nymphaea odorata), Webbs Mill bog, Pinelands National Preserve, New Jersey, USA. August

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Chinese Sea Snake - Snake Ridge dive site, Manuk Island, Indonesia, Banda Sea Chinese Sea Snake - Snake Ridge dive site, Manuk Island, Indonesia, Banda Sea

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Chinese Sea Snake - Red Cliff dive site, Manuk Island, Indonesia, Banda Sea Chinese Sea Snake - Red Cliff dive site, Manuk Island, Indonesia, Banda Sea

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Chinese Sea Snake - Red Cliff dive site, Manuk Island, Indonesia, Banda Sea Chinese Sea Snake - Red Cliff dive site, Manuk Island, Indonesia, Banda Sea

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Chinese Sea Snake - with sun in background - Snake Ridge dive site, Manuk Island, Indonesia, Banda Sea Chinese Sea Snake - with sun in background - Snake Ridge dive site, Manuk Island, Indonesia

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Chinese Sea Snake - at surface to breathe with island in background - Snake Ridge dive site, Manuk Island, Indonesia, Banda Sea Chinese Sea Snake - at surface to breathe with island in background

Trimeresurus popeiorum - Pope's Pit Viper
Thor Hakonsen

Brown tree snake (Boiga irregularis), Berry Springs, Northern Territory, Australia, September

Pacific gopher snake (Pituophis melanoleucus catenifer), Captive, USA

Galapagos racer (Alsophis biserialis) catching blenny in tidal zone, Cape Douglas, Fernandina Island, Galapagos

Galapagos racer snakes (Pseudalsophis biserialis) patroling the beach in search of prey, Cape Hammond, Fernandina Island, Galapagos

Green vine snake (Ahaetulla nasuta), Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Unesco Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site, Sri Lanka

Grass snake (Natrix natrix) swimming in river, Olo, Alvao, Portugal, June

Cat-eyed snake (Leptodeira septentrionalis) predating Olive snouted treefrog (Scinax elaechroa) in Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica. November 2013

Salmon-bellied racer snake (Mastigodryas melanolomus) resting on cracked mud, Palo Verde National Park, Costa Rica, April 2014

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"Exploring the Enigmatic World of Serpentes: From Desert Spider Ball Pythons to Banded Kraits" Meet the Desert Spider Ball Python or Royal Python (Python regius), a stunning male serpent known for its intricate spider-like patterns. Ahaetulla prasina, also known as the Short-nosed vine snake, showcases its slender body and vibrant green coloration in this captivating image. Witness the incredible defense mechanism of serpents as one is caught ejecting an intruder, displaying their agility and swift movements. Behold the mesmerizing Paradox Super Fire Ball Python or Royal Python (Python regius), a male specimen that exhibits a striking combination of colors and patterns. This female Mojave Razor, a variation of the Royal Python (Python regius) bred by Markus Theimer reptile breeding in Austria, exemplifies nature's diversity within this species. Get acquainted with Bungarus fasciatus, commonly known as the Banded Krait - a venomous snake with distinct banding patterns that serve as both camouflage and warning signals. Albertus Seba's detailed depiction of a snake skeleton offers us insight into these creatures' fascinating anatomy and structure. Marvel at the African rock python (Python sebae), one of Africa's largest snakes renowned for its impressive size and strength. Observe from above as a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox) slithers through its natural habitat, showcasing its iconic diamond-shaped markings on its back. Delve into Albertus Seba's collection of illustrations featuring various species of snakes - an invaluable resource for studying these enigmatic creatures throughout history. Discover the beauty in simplicity with this close-up shot capturing every scale on this unidentified serpent - reminding us that even without elaborate patterns they can still awe-inspiring.