Vipere Collection

Viper, Pelias species, sandviper or horned viper, Vipera ammodytes, lancehead pit viper, Bothrops lanceolatus, asp
FLO4684975 Viper, Pelias species, sandviper or horned viper, Vipera ammodytes, lancehead pit viper, Bothrops lanceolatus, asp, Vipera aspis, coral snake, Micrurus fulvius, cobra, Naja melanoleuca

Ring-necked spitting cobra, vipere haemachate, Hemachatus haemachatus, and Martinique lancehead
FLO4644725 Ring-necked spitting cobra, vipere haemachate, Hemachatus haemachatus, and Martinique lancehead, trigonocephale spearhead (spearhead), Bothrops lanceolatus

Common European viper, Vipera berus berus 1, asp, Vipera aspis 2, and Indian saw-scaled viper, Echis carinatus 3
FLO4654970 Common European viper, Vipera berus berus 1, asp, Vipera aspis 2, and Indian saw-scaled viper, Echis carinatus 3

Saw-scaled viper, scytale zigzag, Echis carinatus, and Madagascar leafnose snake, langaha a pointu snout
FLO4644679 Saw-scaled viper, scytale zigzag, Echis carinatus, and Madagascar leafnose snake, langaha a pointu snout, Langaha madagascariensis

Vipere aspic - Eau forte by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811), extracted from Encyclopedie of Natural History
FLO4724904 Vipere aspic - Eau forte by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811), extracted from Encyclopedie of Natural History: Amphibians, 1794 - Common European viper or adder

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

Horned Viper (poisonous snake). Signed illustration N (Frederick Nodder). Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder
FLO4680248 Horned Viper (poisonous snake). Signed illustration N (Frederick Nodder). Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801), for the naturalist collection

Yellowbelly sea snake, pelamide bicolore, Pelamis platura, and Asian pit viper, trimeresure petite-tete
FLO4644771 Yellowbelly sea snake, pelamide bicolore, Pelamis platura, and Asian pit viper, trimeresure petite-tete, Trimeresurus species

Letters U V X Y and Z: Urson Cow Vipere Xanthie Yack Zibeline. Engraving in " A.E.I.O.U
DUV4209491 Letters U V X Y and Z: Urson Cow Vipere Xanthie Yack Zibeline. Engraving in " A.E.I.O.U. The first book of childhood". Editions Jules Tallandier, Paris, 1927

Vipere des sable ou du desert et vipere aspic - Sahara sand viper, Cerastes vipera 1, and black asp, Vipera aspis atra
FLO4573868 Vipere des sable ou du desert et vipere aspic - Sahara sand viper, Cerastes vipera 1, and black asp, Vipera aspis atra, vulnerable 2

Vipere rhinoceros. Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801), signed illustration SN
FLO4682137 Vipere rhinoceros. Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801), signed illustration SN, by Frederick Noder and George Shaw for the naturalist collection

House gecko and broad-tailed gecko
House gecko, Hemidactylus frenatus 1, and broad-tailed gecko, Phyllurus platurus 2. Tarantola delle case, Filluro della Nuova Olanda

A Viper Seller, plate 46 from The Costume of China, engraved by J
STC89864 A Viper Seller, plate 46 from The Costume of China, engraved by J. Dadley, 1800 (engraving) by Mason, Major George Henry (19th century) (after)

Lancehead viper, Ceylon pit viper and berg adder
Lancehead, Bothrops atrox 1, Ceylon pit viper, Trimeresurus trigonocephalus 2 and berg adder, Bitis atropos 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Plee Jr

European viper, asp and Indian saw-scaled viper
Common European viper, Vipera berus berus 1, asp, Vipera aspis 2, and Indian saw-scaled viper, Echis carinatus 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre

The Destruction of the Foochow Arsenal and Chinese Fleet by the French Squadron under Admiral Courbet (engraving)
1045921 The Destruction of the Foochow Arsenal and Chinese Fleet by the French Squadron under Admiral Courbet (engraving) by Nash

Cutting the tongue of a shrew (colour litho)
2815838 Cutting the tongue of a shrew (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cutting the tongue of a shrew)

Entwined vipers and laboratory equipment. Illustration from Moise, Charas, Nouvelles experiences sur la vipere. Title page. Date: 1694

European Viper
aspic viper (vipere aspic)

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Vipere, also known as the European adder, is a venomous snake species found throughout Europe and parts of Asia. These elusive creatures are easily recognizable by their distinctive zigzag pattern along their backs and triangular-shaped heads. Despite their fearsome reputation, vipers play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems by controlling rodent populations. Vipers are highly adaptable predators that can be found in a variety of habitats, from forests and grasslands to rocky outcrops and marshes. They rely on ambush tactics to catch their prey, which typically includes small mammals, birds, and amphibians. Their venomous bite delivers a potent cocktail of toxins that immobilize their victims before being consumed whole. Although vipers are generally shy and avoid human contact, bites can occur if they feel threatened or cornered. It's important to give these snakes plenty of space and respect their natural habitat when encountering them in the wild. Conservation efforts are underway to protect viper populations from habitat loss and persecution due to misunderstandings about their role in the ecosystem. Next time you spot a viper slithering through the undergrowth, take a moment to appreciate the beauty and complexity of these fascinating creatures. With proper education and conservation measures in place, we can ensure that vipers continue to thrive in their natural environments for generations to come.