Squamata Collection (page 3)

Green jararaca / Two striped forest pit viper (Bothriopsis bilineata) on branch, Tambopata, Madre de Dios, Peru

Marine Iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) perched on a rock. Floreana Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Juvenile of Amazon Tree-Boa (Corallus hortulanus) in defensive position. Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador

Namib sand gecko (Pachydactylus rangei) in sand, Swakopmund, Erongo, Namibia

Lance-nosed chameleon (Calumma gallus), Andasibe-Mantadia National Park. Madagascar

Cat gecko (Aeluroscalabotes felinus) with coiled tail, Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo

Sumatran pit viper (Trimeresurus sumatranus) female in rain forest understorey. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Adder (Vipera berus) basking amongst bracken fronds. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. April

European Adder (Vipera berus) portrait of a female and a male. Aberdeenshire, Scotland, May

Emerald tree Boa (Corallus batesii) close up portrait of juvenile whilst hanging on a branch. Tambopata, Madre de Dios, Peru

Peringueys adder (Bitis peringueyi) sidewinding in Namib desert, Namibia

Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) underwater. Fernandina Island. Galapagos, Endemic Species

Caucasus Viper (Vipera kaznakovi) Georgia, September

Fer-de-lance (Bothrops asper) camouflaged on the rainforest floor, Corcovado National Park, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Satanic leaf-tailed gecko (Uroplatus phantasticus) on twig, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Alaotra-Mangoro Region, Madagascar

Emma Grays Forest Lizard (Calotes emma) in threat display, Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve, Yunnan Province, China, March

Parsons Chameleon (Calumma parsonii) climbing in rainforest understorey. Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, eastern Madagascar

RF - Eyelash Pit Viper (Bothriechis schlegelii) Costa Rica

Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis) in habitat, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Red tailed boa constrictor (Boa constrictor constrictor) juvenile, portrait, with tail wrapped round head, Cuayabeno, Sucumbios, Ecuador

Bushmaster (Lachesis muta) with white background, captive from South America

Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) and Sally-lightfoot crabs (Grapsus grapsus) on rocks at high-tide with sea spray, Galapagos Islands, South America

Panther chameleon (Furcifer pardalis) coiled tail close up on black background, Ambilobe, Madagascar

Frill-necked lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii) threat display with neck frill extended, Cooktown, Queensland, Australia

Brown tree snake (Boiga irregularis) coiled around tree branches, Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia

Two Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) side by side, sharing body warmth, Fernandina Island, Galapagos, South America

High-casqued chameleon / Von Hoehnels chameleon (Trioceros hoehnelii) female and young on branch, Kenya, Africa

Diamond Python (Morelia spilota spilota) a subspecies of the more common Carpet python, on fallen moss covered tree in Eucalypt (Myrtaceae) forest, Barrington Tops National Park, New South Wales

Chameleon gecko (Carphodactylus laevis) on mossy log hunting small insects at night in rainforest, Queensland Wet Tropics, Lake Barrine, Queensland, Australia

Eastern spiny tailed gecko (Strophurus williamsi) in leaf litter at night, Inglewood, Queensland, Australia

Burtons legless lizard (Liasis burtoni) camouflaged in leaf litter, can be highly variable in colour pattern, Millmerran, Queensland, Australia

Sea mice, Aphrodita aculeata and Laetmonice hystrix
Sea mouse, Aphrodita aculeata 1 and Laetmonice hystrix 2. Afrodita aculeata, Ermione ispida. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze

Woma (Aspidites ramsayi), Tanami Desert, Northern Territory, Australia, November

Black-headed python (Aspidites melanocephalus), Batchelor, Northern Territory, Australia, October

Intermediate bandy-bandy snake (Vermicella intermedia), Adelaide River, Northern Territory, Australia, December

Lace monitor lizard (Varanus varius) foot showing through hole in burnt out tree where it is sheltering, Australia. May

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

Blotched blue-tongue skink (Tiliqua nigrolutea) female gaping with tongue out, in defense against perceived threat. Lake Tantangara, Snowy Mountains, New South Wales, Australia

Banded sea krait (Laticauda colubrina) hunting in seagrass bed. Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Coarse chameleon (Trioceros rudis) profile, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

Tenerife wall gecko (Tarentola delalandii) endemic to Tenerife, Canary Islands

Western green lizard (Lacerta bilineata) female basking in habitat near a Cork Tree, Sicily, Italy

Galapagos fur seal (Arctocephalus galapagoensis) pups watching Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) Cape Douglas, Fernandina Island, Galapagos

Galapagos racer snake (Pseudalsophis biserialis) feeding on marine iguana hatchling, Cape Douglas, Fernandina Island, Galapagos

Racer snake (Pseudalsophis biserialis) feeding on lava lizard, Puerto Pajas, Isabela Island, Galapagos

Galapagos penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus) and Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) male, Isla Tortuga, Isabela Island, Galapagos

Great anglehead lizard (Gonocephalus grandis) male, Tioman Island, Malaysia

Sand lizard (Lacerta agilis) male on disused railway, wide angle view, the Netherlands

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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.