Squamata Collection

Varanus komodoensis, Komodo Dragon, rear view

Ahaetulla prasina, Short-nosed vine snake
Hand-coloured engraving from An account of Indian Serpents collected on the coast of Coromandel. The Patrick Russell Collection 1796 Date: 1796

Ptychozoon kohli, flying gecko
Hand coloured lithograph from final volume of Erpetologie Generale ou Histoire Naturelle complcte des Reptiles (1854) by A.M.C. Dumeril, G. Bibron, and A. Dumeril

Komodo Dragon -Varanus komodoensis-, Rinca Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Sceloporus asper, spiny lizard
Illustration of a spiny lizard from Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London (1897). This illustration is on display in the Darwin Centre at the Natural History Museum, London

Mosasaur: Platycarpus ictericus
Giant marine reptile. 83-81 million year old specimen from the Late Cretaceous, Kansas, USA

Panther chameleon (Furcifer pardalis) sitting on branch with black background, Nosy Faly, Madagascar

Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) swimming underwater, Fernandina Island, Galapagos

Marine iguanas (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) silhouettes at sunset, Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela Island, Galapagos

Bungarus fasciatus, Banded Krait
Snake skin mounted on paper, The Patrick Russell Collection c.1790 Date: circa 1790

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox) slithering, view from above

Plate 102 from the John Reeves Collection (Zoology)
Plate 102 from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China 1774-1856

Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) on shore, Punta Moreno, Isabela Island, Galapagos

King cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) in strike pose, Malaysia

Gila Monster lizard (Heloderma suspectum), perched behind a cactus

Madagascan Giant Day Gecko (Gekkonidae), bright green with red markings, view from above

Furcifer oustaleti, Oustalets Chameleon perched on a tree branch catching a fly by extending out its tongue

Illustration, African Wild Dog (lycaon pictus), side view

Ejecting an intruder
Plate opposite page 297 from The Malay Archipelago by Alfred Russel Wallace, London 1874

Gila Monster - In motion. One of only two venomous lizards in the world, protected species. Southeastern Arizona, USA
CAN-2903 Gila Monster - In motion. One of only two venomous lizards in the world, protected species. Southeastern Arizona, USA

Python sebae, African rock python
Hand coloured lithograph from final volume of Erpetologie Generale ou Histoire Naturelle complcte des Reptiles (1854) by A.M.C. Dumeril, G. Bibron, and A. Dumeril

Armadillo Lizard (Cordylus cataphractus) biting its own tail while trying to roll into a defensive ball, captive, from South Africa

Frill-necked lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii), with collar spread in threat display. Alice Springs, Northern territory, Australia

Frill-neck Lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii), displays on a termite mound. Northern Territory, Australia

Red tailed boa constrictor (Boa constrictor) on fallen tree over water, Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador

Senegal chameleon (Chamaeleo senegalensis) walking over flat ground, Allahein river, The Gambia

Ultramel Okeetee corn snake, with recently laid eggs, an interspecies hybrid between a Corn snake, (Pantherophis guttatus), and a Grey rat snake (Pantherophis spiloides)

Butterfly / Rhinoceros viper (Bitis nasicornis). Captive. Occurs in West and Central Africa

Centralian knob-tailed gecko (Nephrurus amyae), large adult, near Alice Springs, November

Thorny devil (Moloch horridus) walking over sand dune, Yulara, Northern Territory, Australia, November

Timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) female with newborn young, Pennsylvania, USA. September

Sahara sand viper (Cerastes vipera) burrowing into sand to hide, captive, occurrs Mauritania to Egypt, Africa. Sequence 5 of 5

Common collared lizard (Crotaphytus collaris auriceps) male basking on rock. Arches National Park, Utah, USA. May

Corn snake (Pantherophis guttatus), female with recently laid eggs, captive, native to Eastern United States

Thorny devil (Moloch horridus). Kalbarri National Park, Western Australia. October

Smooth knob-tailed gecko (Nephrurus levis occidentalis) portrait. Kalbarri, Kalbarri National Park, Western Australia. October

Sambava Panther Chameleon (Furcifer pardalis), Eastern Madagascer, controlled conditions

Crested gecko (Correlophus ciliatus), New Caledonia, controlled conditions

Central bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps) male on stick in chenopod shrubland habitat, Meringur in NW Victoria, Australia

Golden tree snake (Chrysopelea ornata) male, Patong Beach, Phuket Island, Thailand. Controlled conditions

Tokay gecko (Gekko gecko) enacting a defensive display towards a perceived threat, Phuket Island, Thailand, March. Controlled conditions

Timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) females and newborn young at maternity site. Pennsylvania, USA. August

Eyelash pit viper (Bothriechis schlegelii) (Viperidae: Crotalinae). Distictive yellow / orange oropel form. Arboreal species resting on wild ginger flower in mid-altitude rainforest under storey

Sumatran pit viper (Trimeresurus sumatranus) juvenile on tree trunk, in tropical rainforest. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Coastal taipan (Oxyuranus scutellatus) tasting air, Julatten, north Queensland, Australia

Phuket horned tree lizard (Acanthosaura phuketensis) near Bang Pae Waterfall, Khao Phra Thaew NP, Phuket Island, Thailand

Portrait of an adult Three-toed Earless Skink (Hemiergis talbingoensis) Tallarook, Goulburn River in central Victoria, Australia

Eastern tiger snake (Notechis scutatus) female, Yarra River corridor in suburban Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, in mid-summer

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"Squamata: Exploring the Diverse World of Reptiles" Discover the fascinating world of Squamata, a diverse group of reptiles that includes some of nature's most intriguing creatures. From the mighty Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis) found in Rinca Island, within Indonesia's breathtaking Komodo National Park, to the elusive Short-nosed vine snake (Ahaetulla prasina), these reptiles captivate us with their unique characteristics. Behold the majestic flying gecko (Ptychozoon kohli), gracefully gliding through the air with its remarkable membrane-covered wings. Marvel at the spiny lizard (Sceloporus asper), adorned with sharp scales for protection and blending seamlessly into its surroundings. Delve into history and encounter ancient marine reptiles like Mosasaur: Platycarpus ictericus, reminding us of Earth's prehistoric past. Witness an incredible display of defense mechanisms as a member ejects an intruder from its territory. Experience awe-inspiring moments underwater as Marine iguanas (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) swim effortlessly around Fernandina Island in Galapagos, showcasing their adaptability to both land and sea. As day turns to dusk, admire silhouettes against vibrant sunsets - Marine iguanas casting enchanting shadows at Punta Vicente Roca. Encounter danger personified in Malaysia's King cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) poised in a striking pose while Bungarus fasciatus, also known as Banded Krait, reminds us of nature's delicate balance between beauty and venomous power. Immerse yourself in this captivating realm where John Reeves' Zoology Collection showcases Plate 102 – a testament to human fascination with Squamata throughout history. Explore their intricate biology, mesmerizing behaviors, and stunning adaptations that have allowed them to thrive in diverse habitats across the globe.