Viperidae Collection (page 4)

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.