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Black-and-white worm lizard, Amphisbaena fuliginosa
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Black-and-white worm lizard, Amphisbaena fuliginosa
Black-and-white worm lizard, Amphisbaena fuliginosa, and brown and yellow snake of Surinam (Boa constrictor?). Le serpent dit a deux tetes, l Amphisbaena fuliginosa, serpent de Surinam jaunatre, tachete de brun. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Friedrich Schmidt after an illustration from nature by Johann Christoph Keller from Georg Wolfgang Knorrs Deliciae Naturae Selectae of Kabinet van Zeldzaamheden der Natuur, Blusse and Son, Nuremberg, 1771. Specimens from a Wunderkammer or Cabinet of Curiosities owned by P.L. Muller
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Black And White Brun Constrictor Deux Fuliginosa Lizard Reptile Serpent Snake Surinam Worm Amphisbaena Tetes
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This black-and-white print showcases two intriguing creatures of Surinam's natural world: the Black-and-white Worm Lizard, Amphisbaena fuliginosa, and a Brown and Yellow Snake, possibly a Boa constrictor. The Amphisbaena fuliginosa, also known as the Lamphisbaena or Two-headed Worm Lizard, is a unique reptile native to South America. With its distinctive coloration of black and white, this elongated lizard is often mistaken for a snake with its head at each end. However, it is actually a vertebrate, belonging to the family Amphisbaenidae. In this exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving by Johann Friedrich Schmidt, based on an illustration from nature by Johann Christoph Keller, the Amphisbaena fuliginosa is depicted coiled beside a Brown and Yellow Snake, which could be identified as a Boa constrictor. The Boa constrictor, a well-known snake species, is native to Central and South America and is characterized by its powerful build and distinctive pattern of brown and yellow scales. This print is a testament to the fascination with the natural world during the 18th century. It was originally part of a Wunderkammer or Cabinet of Curiosities owned by P.L. Muller. The intricate details of the engraving and the vibrant colors of the hand-painting bring the exotic creatures of Surinam to life, inviting us to explore the wonders of the natural world.
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