Copperhead Collection

Copperhead Snake - Florida USA
GET-1158 Copperhead SNAKE Florida, USA Agkistrodon contortrix Captive Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

USA, Louisiana, Tensas National Wildlife Refuge. Close-up of copperhead snake

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

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Central PA, USA, Broad-banded Copperhead, Agkistrodon contortrix laticinctus, Native to Oklahoma south to Central Texas, along waterhole in controlled situation Date: 29/11/2010

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Broad-banded Copperhead, Agkistrodon contortrix laticinctus, Native to Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas Date: 30/07/2008

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Trans-pecos Copperhead, Agkistrodon contortrix pictagaster, Native to Western Texas Date: 30/07/2008

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Southern Copperhead, Agkistrodon contortrix contortrix, Native to South Eastern US Date: 30/07/2008

Copperheads Worshipping Their Idol, ca. 1864. ca. 1864. Creator: Anon
Copperheads Worshipping Their Idol, ca. 1864

Little Mac Trying to Dig His Way to the White House, But is Frightened by Spiritual Ma... ca. 1864. Creator: Anon
Little Mac Trying to Dig His Way to the White House, But is Frightened by Spiritual Manifestations, ca. 1864

Head Quarters at Harrisons Landing, ca. 1862. ca. 1862. Creator: Anon
Head Quarters at Harrisons Landing, ca. 1862

The War Candidate on a Peace Platform, 1864. 1864. Creator: Anon
The War Candidate on a Peace Platform, 1864

Copperhead (chromolitho)
2782627 Copperhead (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Copperhead. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

How the Bowery Boys Amuse Themselves, 1863 (wood engraving)
1078660 How the Bowery Boys Amuse Themselves, 1863 (wood engraving) by McLenan, John (1827-65); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: published in Harpers Weekly, March 28)

Heads of the Democracy, 1864. 1864
Heads of the Democracy, 1864. Political caricature responding to a presidential campaign held during the American Civil War

Fernando Wood, American politician, c1860s (1955). Wood (1812-1881) served as United States congressman from 1841-1843, 1863-1865 and 1867-1881 and was twice Mayor of New York City (1856-1858)

A Live Jackass Kicking a Dead Lion. American cartoon, 1870, by Thomas Nast
DEMOCRAT DONKEY, 1870. A Live Jackass Kicking a Dead Lion. American cartoon, 1870, by Thomas Nast, featuring his first use of the donkey as the symbol of the Democratic Party

Copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix), CAPTIVE, Northern Georgia, USA
Copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix), Captive, Northern Georgia, USA

Broad-banded Copperhead, Agkistrodon contortrix laticinctus, Native to Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas

Southern Copperhead, Agkistrodon contortrix contortrix, Native to South Eastern US

Trans-pecos Copperhead, Agkistrodon contortrix pictagaster, Native to Western Texas

Illustration of Copperhead Snake (Agkistrodon contortrix) and frog on leaf

NAST: DEMOCRATIC DONKEY. A Live Jackass Kicking a Dead Lion. The Democratic donkey kicking the late Republican Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. American cartoon, 1870, by Thomas Nast

Lowland Copperhead (Austrelaps superbus) adult, Narawntapu N. P. Tasmania, Australia, February
Lowland Copperhead (Austrelaps superbus) adult, Narawntapu N.P. Tasmania, Australia, February

Northern Copperhead or Highland Moccasin (Agkistrodon contortrix mokasen)

CARTOON: ELECTION OF 1864. The political Siamese twins: the offspring of Chicago miscegenation
CARTOON: ELECTION OF 1864. The political " Siamese" twins: the offspring of Chicago miscegenation. Cartoon criticizing Democratic presidential nominee George B

CIVIL WAR: COPPERHEAD, 1863. A Northern American newspaper cartoon of 1863 satirizing a Copperhead orator. The references are to the two foremost declamatory actors of the day

COPPERHEAD CARTOON, 1863. This Northern newspaper cartoon of 1863 shows the Union threatened by politcial serpents wearing the hats of Midwest Democratic congressmen

MIDWEST COPPERHEADS, 1863. Northern American cartoon of 1863 showing the Union threatened by political serpents (Copperheads) wearing the hats of Midwest Democratic congressmen

Broad-banded Copperhead Snake - South Central USA
KFO-1113 Broad-banded Copperhead Snake South Central USA Agkistrodon contortrix laticinctus Kenneth W Fink Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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The copperhead snake, found in Florida, USA, is a fascinating creature known for its distinctive appearance and venomous bite. This lowland copperhead snake, captured in a captivating image of a male basking on a rusty trailer, showcases the beauty and danger that this species possesses. With its scientific name Austrelaps superbus, this serpent commands attention with its striking coloration. Its scales display shades of reddish-brown and coppery hues that perfectly blend with its natural surroundings. The intricate patterns on its body serve as camouflage while hunting or hiding from predators. In historical context, the term "copperhead" was also associated with various political movements during the 1860s. Depicted in artworks such as "Copperheads Worshipping Their Idol, " "Little Mac Trying to Dig His Way to the White House, " and "The Chicago Platform, " these images reflect the divisive nature of American politics during that era. Similarly, another artwork titled "Head Quarters at Harrisons Landing" portrays an anonymous scene from 1862 when tensions were high amidst the Civil War. Meanwhile, "The War Candidate on a Peace Platform" highlights conflicting ideologies prevalent during 1864. Additionally, there is even an intriguing chromolithograph simply titled "Copperhead. " Though it may not be directly related to snakes or politics but rather symbolizes something else entirely - perhaps strength or resilience. Whether referencing a dangerous reptile or historical events surrounding political factions named after it, one cannot deny the significance attached to the term 'copperhead. ' It serves as a reminder of both nature's wonders and humanity's complexities throughout time.