Viperidae Collection (page 3)

Ecuadorian toadheaded viper (Bothrops campbelli) portrait, Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador

Sidewinding adder (Bitis peringueyi) hidden in the sand. Swakopmund, Namibia

Adder (Vipera berus) tasting the air with tongue, Staffordshire, England, UK, April. 2020VISION Exhibition. 2020VISION Book Plate

Adder (Vipera berus) basking in the spring, Staffordshire, England, UK, April

Close-up of the scales of a Horned Viper (Cerastes cerastes)

Portrait of a Horned Viper (Cerastes cerastes)

Rattlesnake, mouth wide open, showing fangs and interior of mouth and neck, cross-section

Horned Viper -Vipera ammodytes-, female, Pleven region, Bulgaria

Mt Rungwe Bush Viper - Sumbawanga - Tanzania - Africa
MM-61 Mt Rungwe Bush Viper Sumbawanga - Tanzania - Africa Atheris rungweensis Michele Menegon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Great Lakes Bush Viper - striking with mouth wide open - Nyungwe - Rwanda - Africa
MM-72 Great Lakes Bush Viper - striking with mouth wide open Nyungwe - Rwanda - Africa Atheris nitschei Michele Menegon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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

Bothrops atrox, Common Lancehead or Fer-de-lance Snake slithering around green plant

Cottonmouth (agkistrodon piscivorus) slithering through undergrowth, side view

Coiling patterned Rattlesnake (crotalus sp. ) poised to attack with open mouth
Coiling patterned Rattlesnake (crotalus sp.) poised to attack with open mouth

Illustration, slithering Lebetine Viper (Vipera lebetina), side view

Common European adder (Vipera berus)

Horned Puff Adder -Bitis caudalis-, Living Desert Snake Park, Walvis Bay, Namibia

Horned Viper -Vipera ammodytes-, male, Pleven region, Bulgaria

Sand Viper -Vipera ammodytes-, Croatia

Common Adder -Vipera berus-, Lower Engadin, Canton of Graubunden, Switzerland

White-lipped Pitviper (Trimeresurus albolabris insularis) adult, resting amongst bamboo at night, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, October

Honduran Palm-pitviper (Bothriechis marchi) juvenile, coiled on branch, in cloudforest, Cusuco N. P
Honduran Palm-pitviper (Bothriechis marchi) juvenile, coiled on branch, in cloudforest, Cusuco N.P. Sierra del Merendon, Honduras, July

Honduran Montane Pitviper (Cerrophidion wilsoni) adult female, in cloudforest, Cusuco N. P
Honduran Montane Pitviper (Cerrophidion wilsoni) adult female, in cloudforest, Cusuco N.P. Sierra del Merendon, Honduras, July

Namaqua Dwarf Adder (Bitis schneideri) adult, on sand dune in desert, Little Namaqualand, Namaqualand, South Africa, February

White-lipped Pitviper (Trimeresurus albolabris) adult male, camouflaged amongst foliage in forest, near Kaeng Krachan, Thailand, May

Horned Viper (Bitis caudalis) adult, on dry pan in desert habitat, Namib Desert, Namibia, February

Gaboon Viper partly camouflaged by leaves, showing the large, keeled scales enhanced by their soft pastel shades. The head is broad, widening behind the eyes with two horns at the tip of the snout

Sand Viper (Cerastes cerastes gasperetti) curled in the sand, overhead view

Overhead view of a partially coiled Western Diamondback Rattlesnake with the rattle raised, and a visible forked tongue. The heat pits are also visible on the head

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake, Crotalus atrox, coiled up brown / yellow rattle snake
Western Diamondback Rattlesnake, Crotalus atrox, coiled up brown/yellow rattle snake

Head of a Gaboon Viper (Bitis gabonicus) amongst leaves, side view

Common Lancehead, Bothrops atrox, above view of a Fer de lance coils around itself and flicks its tongue

Overhead view of an Adder showing a dorsal zigzag which serves to camouflage the snake, and dark markings on a light background

Common Lancehead (Bothrops atrox) curled up, view from above

Hog-nosed viper or Hognose viper (Porthidium nasutum)

Curled-up rattlesnake with rattle shaking

Overhead view of Rattlesnake

Close-up of curled-up Rattlesnake with tongue out

Snake, beige and brown pattern with butterfly shapes, curled on bed of dry leaves and grass

Puff adder C016 / 6094
Puff adder snake (Bitis sp.)

Latastes Viper (Vipera latasti) newly born young, sloughing skin, Guadarrama N. P
Latastes Viper (Vipera latasti) newly born young, sloughing skin, Guadarrama N.P. Guadarrama Mountains, Castilla y Leon, Spain, September (controlled)

Nitsches Bush Viper (Atheris nitschei) adult, on branch, Kahuzi-Biega N. P
Nitsches Bush Viper (Atheris nitschei) adult, on branch, Kahuzi-Biega N.P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo, november

Andean Lancehead (Bothrops andianus) adult, on leaf litter in cloudforest, Rocotal, between Cusco and Manu Park, Departemento Cuzco, Andes, Peru

Male common European adder (Vipera berus) basking in sunshine. Photographed in April, in Dorset, UK

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Viperidae, a diverse family of venomous snakes, encompasses some of the most fascinating and dangerous reptiles on our planet. In the leaf litter of the Nguu Mountains in Tanzania, Africa, a young Gaboon Viper hides, its intricate patterns blending seamlessly with its surroundings. Meanwhile, high above in the skies, we catch a mesmerizing view from above as a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake slithers gracefully through its desert habitat. Venturing to Guatemala's Caribbean slope brings us face to face with an enchanting Eyelash Pit Viper. Its vibrant colors and piercing gaze captivate us as it rests on a branch. On another continent entirely, within captivity lies the captivating Butterfly/Rhinoceros Viper; its name aptly describes its breathtaking beauty. In Pennsylvania's forests, we witness nature's miracle unfold before our eyes - a Timber Rattlesnake female tenderly cares for her newborn young. The bond between mother and offspring is undeniable as they bask together under the warm sun. A Sahara Sand Viper burrows deep into the sand to hide from prying eyes; even in captivity, this remarkable creature retains its instinctual behavior. Back in Pennsylvania once more, we stumble upon another gathering of Timber Rattlesnakes at their maternity site - an awe-inspiring sight that showcases their social nature. The Eyelash Pit Viper strikes again with its distinctive yellow coloration that sets it apart from other members of the Crotalinae subfamily within Viperidae. Moving across continents yet again takes us to Sumatra's lush rainforests where a juvenile Sumatran Pit Viper adorns a tree trunk like living artwork. With tongue extended and flicking through the air around it, an Eyelash Viper explores its environment using taste as one of its primary senses. Finally, we encounter Thailand's Beautiful Pit Vipers; their presence in captivity allows us to appreciate their elegance and grace up close.