Snake Collection (page 22)

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

Diamond Python (Morelia spilota spilota) a subspecies of the more common Carpet python, on fallen moss covered tree in Eucalypt (Myrtaceae) forest, Barrington Tops National Park, New South Wales

Burtons legless lizard (Liasis burtoni) camouflaged in leaf litter, can be highly variable in colour pattern, Millmerran, Queensland, Australia

Ouroboros, delta, and the divine eye with the sun, from The Kneph
3512891 Ouroboros, delta, and the divine eye with the sun, from The Kneph, 1881-1900 (woodcut) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: the serpent Ouroboros)

Adam and Eve, 1543 (copperplate engraving)
5058816 Adam and Eve, 1543 (copperplate engraving) by Beham, Hans Sebald (1500-50); 8.3 x 5.7 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; (add.info)

Vera Mirova in her snake dance, 1928
Vera Mirova, who specialises in authentic oriental (from Burma, Java, Japan and East India) dances, in her snake dance, 1928 which she was performing in New York Date: 1928

A Shepherd Weeping on a Tomb Erected to a Gnat, 1808 (oil on canvas)
1195488 A Shepherd Weeping on a Tomb Erected to a Gnat, 1808 (oil on canvas) by Boisselier, Felix (1776-1811); 178.1x146.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Boisselier)

Mrs Arthur Cadogan with her pet boa-constrictor
The Latest Cult - strange pets. Mrs. Arthur Cadogan looking very relaxed and elegant, wearing her pet boa-constrictor as a fashion accessory it seems. Date: 1905

Allegory of the British Empire strangling the world, satirical cartoon from
CHT211314 Allegory of the British Empire strangling the world, satirical cartoon from Le Perroquet (Il Papagallo), 1878 (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale

Virginia snakeroot, Aristolochia serpentaria. Handcoloured woodblock engravings from James Mains Popular Botany, Orr and Smith, London, 1835

Two Suriname snakes: Green snake and checkered
Two Suriname snakes: Green snake (Malayan green whipsnake, Ahaetulla mycterizans?) and checkered garter snake, Thamnophis marcianus

Pipefish, trumpetfish, tropical fish and blowfish
Broadnosed pipefish, Syngnathus typhle 1, Syngnatus sphidion, trumpetfish, Aulostomus maculatus 2, snake pipefish, Entelurus aequoreus Sygnatus aequorens 3, tropical fish species 4, 5

Great sea serpent seen off the coast of Greenland in 1734, Scoliophis atlanticus. From a description by Hans Egede. Steel engraving by W.H

Painted coral snake, Micrurus corallinus, native to Brazil. Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmanns Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1848

Portrait of a man tattooed by Sutherland MacDonald, 1897 (photo)
3557558 Portrait of a man tattooed by Sutherland MacDonald, 1897 (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A gaping Texas Rat Snake coiled around a vertical branch at London Zoo in August 1928
3712906 A gaping Texas Rat Snake coiled around a vertical branch at London Zoo in August 1928 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Golden Venomous Viper Snake
Fauzan Maududdin

Reptile snake skins. A new west of England industry. Pictured, women measuring finished python skins. 13th January 1933

In preparation for the Daily Mirror National Pet Show which is held at Alexandra Palace, competitors and their pets gathered with BBC announcer Michael Aspel for preliminary briefing before the show

Woma (Aspidites ramsayi), Tanami Desert, Northern Territory, Australia, November

Black-headed python (Aspidites melanocephalus), Batchelor, Northern Territory, Australia, October

Intermediate bandy-bandy snake (Vermicella intermedia), Adelaide River, Northern Territory, Australia, December

Lowland copperhead snake (Austrelaps superbus) male basking on rusty trailer, on farm in evening. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Circle of Theives: Agnello Brunelleschi Attacked By a Six-Footed Serpent, from Dan... ca
Circle of Theives: Agnello Brunelleschi Attacked By a Six-Footed Serpent, from Dantes Inferno, Canto XXVV, ca. 1825-27

Three figures and a snake coiled around a staff, surrounded by a landscape, the central figure rests his left hand on a shield and leans toward a bearded figure holding a book

Cleopatra, ca. 1623. Creator: Jan Muller
Cleopatra, ca. 1623

Banded sea krait (Laticauda colubrina) hunting in seagrass bed. Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

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

Green Python (Morelia viridis) in the rain forest, Iron Range National Park. Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia

The Goddess Akla Mami, Voodoo shrine in Cotonou, Benin, West Africa, Africa

Voodoo goddess, Voodoo shrine in Cotonou, Benin, West Africa, Africa

Mosaic of Eve and the serpent in Sacro Cuore di Gesu church, Gallipoli, Lecce, Apulia, Italy, Europe

Close-up of a Egg-eating / Turtleheaded sea snake (Emydocephalus annulatus) with eggs coming out of its mouth, New Caledonia, Pacific Ocean

Eyelash Viper (Bothriechis schlegelii) Distictive yellow / orange oropel form. Arboreal species resting in mid-altitude rainforest under storey. Caribbean slope, Costa Rica, Central America

Waglers pit viper (Tropidolaemus wagleri) basking in mist-shrouded forest under storey. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Yellow Anaconda (Eunectes notaeus) in vegetation at the edge of the Paraguay River, Taiama Reserve, western Pantanal, Brazil, South America

Dumerils Boa (Acrantophis dumerili) basking in late afternoon sunshine on forest floor. Berenty Private Reserve, southern Madagascar

Pheasant Caught by a Snake, ca. 1887. Creator: Kawanabe Kyosai
Pheasant Caught by a Snake, ca. 1887

Milos Viper (Macrovipera schweizeri) sub adult luring potential prey to within striking range with tail. Milos Island, Greece, July. Controlled conditions

Nu Kua Shih, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Nu Kua Shih, 1922. Nu Gua, mother goddess of Chinese mythology, a snake goddess, creator of humankind and matchmaker credited with inventing the idea of marriage

Namaqua dwarf adder, (Bitis schneideri), Little Namaqualand, South Africa, February. Non-ex

Rough-scaled death adder (Acanthophis rugosus) waving tip of tail as a lure to entice prey within striking range. Mount Isa, Queensland Australia

Snake charmer, Banares, India
A snake charmer sits on the pavement and plays to his cobra, which rears up out of a wicker basket. Banares, India Date: 1986

Male Adder (Vipera berus) coiled on leaf litter. Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, UK, October

Eastern brownsnake (Pseudonaja textilis) juvenile. Australia

Adder {Vipera berus} amongst Heather flowers, UK

Monocled cobra (Naja kaouthia) on rubber plantation at Phak Lok, Phuket Island, Thailand

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"Exploring the Mystical Serpent: A Journey through Cultures and Symbolism" Embark on a captivating journey into the realm of snakes, where ancient beliefs intertwine with modern fascination. From the sacred Wheel of Life in Nepal's Kopan monastery to the mythical Yggdrasil of Norse mythology, these serpents have left an indelible mark across continents. Intriguingly, artist A Gilbert's masterpiece "The Athlete Wrestling with a Python" captures both the physical struggle and metaphorical representation of life's challenges. Just as this artwork portrays, snakes symbolize transformation and rebirth within the wheel of Samsara. Venturing further into Africa, we encounter the formidable Black Mamba snake—its sleek elegance concealing deadly venom. This creature embodies resilience and adaptability amidst harsh environments. Drawing inspiration from Norse legends once again, Yggdrasil emerges as a potent symbol representing interconnectedness between realms. It reminds us that all living beings are intricately linked to one another—a reminder echoed by Novgorod Icon's Last Judgement painting. Delving deeper into symbolism, we find Roman statues depicting Asclepius—the god associated with healing and medicine—holding a serpent-entwined staff known as Caduceus. The Royal/Ball Python also holds significance in its association with royalty and divinity throughout history. As we traverse diverse landscapes, rattlesnake warning signs serve as reminders to respect nature's creatures while appreciating their place in ecosystems worldwide. In Brazil’s lush rainforests resides the mesmerizing Rainbow Boa—an embodiment of vibrant beauty amidst biodiversity hotspots. Even art has been utilized to convey political messages; Dmitriy Stakhievich Moor’s poster "Death to World Imperialism" depicts a coiled snake ready to strike against oppressive forces—an emblematic call for liberation and justice. Through these glimpses into cultures past and present, it becomes evident that snakes have transcended mere reptilian existence.