Venomous Collection (page 2)

South American rattlesnake, Crotalus durissis, and snake from Boston, New England
FLO4652976 South American rattlesnake, Crotalus durissis, and snake from Boston, New England. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Paul Kuffner after an illustration from nature by Johann Christoph

Banded rattlesnake, Crotalus Horridus, from a 17th century print
3501421 Banded rattlesnake, Crotalus Horridus, from a 17th century print; (add.info.: Banded rattlesnake. Crotalus Horridus. From a 17th century print).

Common death adder, Acanthophis antarctica (Antarctic boa, Boa antarctica)
FLO4683253 Common death adder, Acanthophis antarctica (Antarctic boa, Boa antarctica). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Engraving depicting a Portuguese man o' war, a marine hydrozoan of the family Physaliidae found in the Atlantic
5309426 Engraving depicting a Portuguese man o' war, a marine hydrozoan of the family Physaliidae found in the Atlantic

South American rattlesnake aka tropical rattlesnake, Crotalus Durissus, from a 17th century print
3501422 South American rattlesnake aka tropical rattlesnake, Crotalus Durissus, from a 17th century print; (add.info.: South American rattlesnake aka tropical rattlesnake. Crotalus Durissus)

Engraving depicting an adult Adder (Viper) snake with it's young, 19th century
5309423 Engraving depicting an adult Adder (Viper) snake with it's young, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an adult Adder (Viper) snake with it's young

Full Defensive Position
Fauzan Maududdin

Western diamondback rattlesnake or Texas diamond-back, Rio Grande Valley, Texas

Western diamondback rattlesnake or Texas diamond-back, Rio Grande Valley, Texas

USA, Louisiana, Tensas National Wildlife Refuge. Close-up of copperhead snake

Gila Monster at water, Pima County, Arizona

Diamond-backed rattlesnake sounding a warning, USA, Arizona

Wild yellow-faced whipsnake (Demansia psammophis) in habitat with ruined building
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After Strike
Fauzan Maududdin

When the hunter becomes prey
Sherif Abdallah

Defensive Position
Fauzan Maududdin

Waiting patiently
Tantoyensen

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Portuguese man o war, Physalia physalis, at sunset. The gas-filled bladder, or pneumatophore, remains at the surface, while the remainder is submerged

Sydney funnel web spider (Atrax robustus) close up showing venom droplets on fangs, bites were nearly always fatal before developing antivenom, Sydney, Bunya Pine Mountains National Park, Queensland

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

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

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

Blue sea slug (Glaucus atlanticus) that was washed ashore with a mass, multi-day stranding of thousands of Indo-Pacific Portuguese man-of-war (Physalia utriculus)

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

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

Adult Eyelash Pit Viper or Eyelash Viper (Bothriechis schlegelii) (Viperidae: Crotalinae). Distictive yellow / orange oropel form

Strawberry poison frog (Oophaga pumilio) photographed on a white background in mobile field studio, Central Caribbean foothills, Costa Rica

Cameroon bush viper (Atheris broadleyi) captive occurs in West Africa

Beautiful pit viper (Trimeresurus venustus) captive occurs in Thailand

Mozambique Spitting Cobra (Naja mossambica) ejecting venom Kruger, South Africa, Controlled conditions

Chinese cobra (Naja atra) in threat stance, Shek Pik, southwestern coast of Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China

Chinese cobra (Naja atra) in threat stance, Shek Pik, southwestern coast of Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China

White-lipped pit viper (Trimeresurus albolabris) Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China

Eyelash viper (Bothriechis schlegelii) with tongue extended, flicking, tasting the air, Costa Rica

Beautiful pit viper (Trimeresurus venustus) captive occurs in Thailand

Fer-de-lance (Bothrops lanceolatus) captive, endemic to Martinique

West African tree viper (Atheris chlorechis) on branch Togo. Controlled conditions

Indian Cobra or Spectacled Cobra (Naja naja), Karnataka, India

King cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) in strike pose with mouth open, tongue out and glottis (hole like structure in mouth) clearly visible. Malaysia

Egyptian cobra (Naja haje) with head raised up and hood expanded, near Ouarzarte, Morocco

Eyelash viper (Bothriechis schlegelii) waiting on Heliconia flower (Heliconia lankasteri) to ambush hummingbird prey, Golden colour morph La Selva, Costa Rica

Prairie Rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis) sunbathing, Bozeman, Montana, USA

Eyelash viper (Bothriechis schlegelii) on twig, Canande, Esmeraldas, Ecuador

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

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"Nature's Deadly Beauties: Exploring the Venomous Creatures of the World" Rattlesnake Warning Sign: A stark reminder of the venomous inhabitants lurking in these lands. Stonefish VT 5 Poisonous © Valerie Taylor / ARDEA LONDON: Witnessing the lethal elegance of a stonefish, a tropical marine creature armed with deadly poison. Cone Shell - The Silent Killer: Delicate and beautiful, yet hiding a potent toxin within its shell, this mollusc is not to be underestimated. Fierce Snake Trio: Encounter three formidable serpents - Western Taipan, Inland Taipan, and Fierce Snake - each possessing venom that can bring swift demise. House Centipede Invasion: Originally from South Europe but now widespread worldwide, this creepy crawler may send shivers down your spine as it scuttles across bedroom walls. Tarantula Spider's Venomous Charm: Marvel at the intimidating presence of a tarantula spider, armed with venom that strikes fear into its prey's hearts. Lionfish Reigns on the Reef: Admire the vibrant beauty of a lionfish while being cautious of its spiky fins carrying toxic defense mechanisms. Beware. Eyelash Pit Viper Lurks Nearby: With its striking yellow coloration in Cahuita N. P. , Costa Rica, this viper reminds us to tread carefully through nature's wonders. Gila Monster – A Desert Enigma: Protected and rare, this lizard delivers venom through grooved teeth while finding sustenance in ground nesting birds amidst Saguaro cacti landscapes. Blue-ringed Octopus' Deadly Secretions Unveiled (Hapalochlaena sp. ) : Discover one of nature's most fascinating creatures; small yet mighty enough to possess neurotoxins capable of causing paralysis.