Crotaline Collection

Agkistrodon piscivorus, cottonmouth snake
Drawing 61 (Ewan 50) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram

Trimeresurus albolabris, bamboo pit viper
Photograph of a bamboo pit viper (Trimeresurus albolabris) wrapped around a tree branch

Tropidolaemus wagleri, green pit viper
Also known as the temple viper or Waglers pit viper. It is a tree dwelling snake found in South-east Asia. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Crotalus sp. water viper
Hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol. 2 by Mark Catesby. Entitled The Water Viper

Crotalus adamanteus, eastern diamondback rattlesnake
Drawing 60 (Ewan 50) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram

Crotalus sp. brown viper

Crotalus sp. rattlesnake
Hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol. 2 by Mark Catesby. Entitled The Rattlesnake

Crotalus sp. black viper
Hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol. 2 by Mark Catesby. Entitled The Black Viper

Crotalaria verrucosa, blue rattlesnake
Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outine drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

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"Crotaline: A Fascinating World of Venomous Snakes and Mimicking Birds" Step into the captivating realm of crotaline, a diverse group of venomous snakes that includes the notorious Agkistrodon piscivorus, commonly known as the cottonmouth snake. With its distinctive white mouth lining and potent venom, this species commands respect in its wetland habitats. Trimeresurus albolabris, also known as the bamboo pit viper, is another member of the crotaline family. Found in Southeast Asia, its vibrant green scales and triangular head make it an enchanting sight amidst dense bamboo forests. Speaking of Trimeresurus albolabris once again - this time with a different color morph - behold the mesmerizing blue rattlesnake or Crotalaria verrucosa. Its striking appearance serves as a warning to potential predators about its toxic nature. While snakes dominate this group, other creatures like Mimus polyglottos (northern mockingbird) have learned to mimic their sounds for survival. These clever birds can imitate even the distinct rattle sound produced by various crotalus sp. , such as water vipers and brown vipers. One cannot overlook the grandeur of Crotalus adamanteus – eastern diamondback rattlesnake – one of North America's largest venomous snakes. Adorned with diamond-shaped patterns on its back and possessing formidable fangs filled with potent venom, encountering this majestic serpent is both awe-inspiring and cautionary. The world also encompasses Tropidolaemus wagleri – green pit viper – renowned for its radiant emerald-green scales adorned with intricate patterns. This arboreal beauty thrives in rainforests across Southeast Asia while utilizing camouflage to blend seamlessly into foliage.