Squamata Collection (page 12)

Lizard (Squamata)

Overhead view of a Grass Snake, identifiable by the distinctive orange collar and pair of black crescents immediately behind it

Mangrove Snake, Boiga dendrophila, with mouth open

Green Iguana, iguana iguana, side view

Overhead view of three Corn Snakes coiled around each other, one being a Snow Corn Snake. All the snakes have distinctive markings and large eyes

King Cobra Snake (Ophiophagus hannah), head rising over coiled body, front view

Plumed Basilisk Lizard (Basiliscus Plumifrons)

Leopard Gecko (Eublepharis macularius), overhead view

Dwarf forest chameleon (Rhampholeon boulengeri), Nyungwe Forest National Park, Rwanda

Lacertilia, lizards
Coloured lithograph by Ernst Haeckel from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899-1904. Date: 1904

Cape Coral Snake Aspidelaps lubricus cowlesi Native to Southern Angola Habitat - Dry Sandy Soil
Cape Coral Snake Aspidelaps lubricus cowlesi Native to Southern Angola Habitat: Dry Sandy Soil, Savannah and Open Woodlands

Honduran Milk Snake (Tangerine Phase), Lampropeltis triangulum hondurensis, Native to Central Mexico

Pakistani Black Cobra, Naja naja karachiensis, Native to Pakistan and surrounding areas

Monacled Cobra, Naja naja kaouthia, Native to Asia

Black Pakistan Cobra, Naja naja karachiensis, Native to Pakistan, Habitat: Exists
Black Pakistan Cobra, Naja naja karachiensis, Native to Pakistan. Habitat: Exists in most habitats except dense forests. Native to South Africa

Greater Roadrunner, Geococcyx californianus, bird eating lizard

Thorny Devil, Moloch horridus, a spiky lizard

A brown Monitor Lizard with a long tail, side view

Varanus giganteus, Perentie, side view

Naja naja, Indian Cobra

Slithering yellow-brown snake (Serpentes) with two black lines running along body, view from above

Green Anaconda (Eunectes murinus) with pattern of black oval patches

Illustration, Komodo Dragon (varanus komodoensis), side view

Illustration, Australian Brown Snake (pseudonaja) slithering, side view

Illustration, slithering Carpet Python (morelia spilota)

Illustration, Sea Snake (Hydrophiidae) curling and hissing

Megalania (giant monitor lizard) eating his prey, Pleistocene Epoch, Australia

Illustration of a Mosasaurus from the Cretaceous period of prehistoric times

Mosasaurus dinosaur skull on textured background

Tylosaurus attacks a Styxosaurus in Cetaceous waters. Tylosaurus was a North American Mosasaur, a sea reptile related to modern monitor lizards

Plumed basilisk, Green basilisk, Double crested basilisk or Jesus Christ lizard -Basiliscus plumifrons-, female, perched on a branch, La Fortuna, Costa Rica, Central America

Rocks on the coast with a large colony of Marine Iguanas -Amblyrhynchus cristatus-, Fernandina Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Painted Agama or Starred Agama -Laudakia stellio-, butterfly house, Forgaria nel Friuli, Udine province, Italy

Slow Worm -Anguis fragilis- with blue spots basking in the sun, Mount Olympus, Litochoro, Central Macedonia, Greece

Yemen Chameleon or Veiled Chameleon -Chamaeleo calyptratus-, Wilhelma Zoo and Botanical Garden, Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Shingleback Skink, Tiliqua rugosa, threatening with open mouth and blue tongue, western Australia

Tri Color Hognose Snake Lystrophis semicinctus Native to Argentina
Tri Color Hognose Snake, Lystrophis semicinctus, Native to Argentina

Stiletto Snake (Mole Viper) Atractaspis bibroni Native to East Africa
Stiletto Snake (Mole Viper) Atractaspis bibroni, Native to East Africa

Mangrove Snake Boiga dendrophila Native to Malaysia
Mangrove Snake, Boiga dendrophila, Native to Malaysia

Banded Sand Snake Chilomeniscus cinctus Palm Springs, California
Banded Sand Snake, Chilomeniscus cinctus, Palm Springs, California

Jacksons chameleon specimen
Jacksons chameleon (Chamaeleo jacksonii) specimen preserved in a spirit jar held in the Darwin Centre at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Smooth-necked iguana design
Drawing by Alfred Waterhouse for the ornamentation of the Natural History Museum, London, 1875-1876. Waterhouse designed the museum in the 1860s, and it first opened its doors on Easter Monday 1881

Snake illustration by Albertus Seba
Tab 81, a snake illustration from Thesaurus Vol 2, by Albertus Seba

Rock Python skin
Dr Colin McCarthy examining a Rock Python skin in the Zoology department of The Natural History Museum, London

Grass snake clutch of eggs - one just hatched Cotswolds, UK
MAB-719 Grass snake clutch of eggs - one just hatched Cotswolds, UK Natrix natrix Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Python skeleton, skull with lower jaw dropped, backbone entire length of body, many vertabrae, paired ribs

Side view of model of Timber Rattlesnake head with nostril-like heat-sensitive pit, cross-section showing long white fangs at mouth front, yellow venom gland at jaw top

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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.