Squamata Collection

Varanus komodoensis, Komodo Dragon, rear view

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

King cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) in strike pose, Malaysia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fish, fishes, bottom: Syngnathus ophidion, sea snake, the Sea adder. centre: Syngnathus acus, the trumpet, the Pipe Fish

Paper battle, carnival event of the fine people in Berlin, Germany, around 1890, the ladies throw paper snakes at each other, historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century

Texas rattlesnake, also prairie rattlesnake, Crotalus atrox, illustration from 1880, historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century

A unicorn chasing lizards from a pond, c. 1600, by Antonio Tempesta, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

Hindu representation of the universe surrounded by a snake, the symbol of eternity

Striped Rattlesnake Crotalus Durissus From a 17th century print, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

Banded rattlesnake Crotalus Horridus From a 17th century print, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

A serpent protects Vasudeva who is carrying his young son Krishna to safety, c

Chess flower (Fritillaria meleagris), also chessboard flower or common viper egg, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

A Chinese worker, a fisherman or viper trader, balancing a pole over his shoulder from which hangs a collection of small basket-like objects, c

Story of the Prophet Moses, Moses and the Brazen Serpent, Painting by Pieter Franz de Grebber, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from an 18th or 19th century original

Story of the Prophet Moses, Moses and Eleazar show the people plagued by a snakebite the brazen serpent, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from an 18th or 19th century original

Story of the Prophet Moses, Moses with his staff and his brazen serpent, 1793, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from an 18th or 19th century original

Story of the Prophet Moses, Moses and the Copper Serpent. Origin: Amsterdam, 1712, Caspar Luyken, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from an 18th or 19th century original

Snake charmer, young naked woman with a snake in front of spectators, Arabia, 1879, after a painting by Jean-Leon Gerome, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Biblical story, Moses raises the serpent, Historical steel engraving from 1860

Picture series Biblical Stories I. 1883, Paris, the brazen serpent, Liebig picture, historical, digitally restored reproduction of a collectors picture from c. 1900

Reptiles, pit viper (Trimeresurus) lanceolatus, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Reptiles, Climbing Hole Viper, Green pit viper (Trimeresurus), Craspedocephalus gramineus, syn

Reptiles, water moccasin (Agkistrodon piscivorus) is a species of snake widely distributed in the southeastern USA, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Reptiles, Moccasin snake, North American copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix) belongs with its five subspecies within the family of copperhead, Historical

Reptiles, smooth agkistrodon (Ancistrodon), Agkistrodon are a genus of snakes from the subfamily of pit vipers (Crotalinae), with four species distributed in North and Central America

Reptiles, Halys otter, Gloydius halys, also Halys otter, is a species of the eponymous genus Halys otters, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Reptiles, Bushmasters, Lachesis are a genus of snake from the subfamily of pit vipers, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Reptiles, eastern diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus) is a species of rattlesnake and showersnake, Crotalus durissus, also known as Cascabel or Tropical Rattlesnake, Historic

Reptiles, Texas Rattlesnake, also Western Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox) is a species of rattlesnake, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Reptiles, Common sand rattle viper, Echis carinatus is a species of viper, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Reptiles, European horned viper (Vipera ammodytes), also called sand viper, horned viper, sand viper or European sand viper, is a species of viper family, Historic

Reptiles, Puff adder (Bitis lachesis) (Bitis arietans), obsolete, also common puff adder, is a venomous snake of the viper family, Historical

Reptiles, European horned viper (Vipera ammodytes), also called sand viper, horned viper, sand viper or European sand viper, is a species of viper family, Historic

Reptiles, asp (Vipera aspis) belongs to the viper family, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Reptiles, Adder berus is a small to medium sized venomous snake of Eurasia from the viper (Vipera) family, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Reptiles, Striped snake, Hydrophis cyanocinctus belongs to the sea snakes within the family of elapid snakes (Elapidae), Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Reptiles, bicoloured sea snake, yellow-bellied sea snake (Hydrus bicolor), Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Reptiles, Common flat-tailed laticaudata is a species of poisonous snake in the genus (Laticauda), Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Reptiles, Short Adder, Tiger Snake (Notechis scutatus), nurseryfish (curtus) and Death Adder (Acanthophis antarcticus), syn

Reptiles, King cobra, Giant hat snake Naja bungarus, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Reptiles, Uraeus snake belongs to the venomous snake family and is also called Egyptian cobra (Naja haje), Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Reptiles, Spectacled snake, also indian cobra (Naja naja), Indian cobra or cobra for short, is a venomous snake, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Reptiles, Yellow-banded krait (Bungarus fasciatus) is a venomous snake species and belongs within the venomous snake family, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Reptiles, Blue belly adder, Blue coral snake, Calliophis bivirgata, syn

Reptiles, Shiny-tipped snake, Pointed snake (Oxybelis fulgidus), Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Reptiles, Mangrove Night Tree Snake (Boiga dendrophila) or the Ularburong is a species of snake in the viper family, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Reptiles, european cat snake (Telescopus fallax) is a species of viper, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Reptiles, agkistrodon (Scytale) coronatum, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Reptiles, Javanese wart snake, Acrochodrus javanicus may alternatively be called elephant trunk snake, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Reptiles, Dice snake (Natrix tessellata) is a non-poisonous Eurasian snake, harmless to humans, from the family of vipers and viperine snakes (Natrix maura), Viperine snake, also Viperine snake

Reptiles, Grass snake (Natrix natrix) is a species of snake from the family of vipers, with captured fish in the water, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Reptiles, linnaeus sipo (Chironius exoletus), Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Reptiles, four-lined snake (Elaphe quatuorlineata) is a species of snake in the adder family, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Reptiles, european ratsnake (Zamenis situla), syn. Elaphe situla is a snake from the family of vipers, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Reptiles, Aesculapian snake, Coluber aesculapii, Erythrolamprus aesculapii, also commonly known as the Aesculapian false coral snake, the South American false coral snake, Historical

Reptiles, desert kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula) to distinguish it from other, closely related species, is a species of snake in the family of vipers, Historical

Reptiles, Stair snake (Rhinechis scalaris), Zamenis scalaris, Syn. is a species of viper and horseshoe snake (Hemorrhois hippocrepis), Syn

Reptiles, Smooth snake (Coronella austriaca), also called Smooth snake, is a member of the family of vipers, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Reptiles, cylindrophis ruffus (Anguis ruffa), Cylindrophis ruffus, syn

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EDITORS COMMENTS

"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.