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Ahaetulla prasina, Short-nosed vine snake

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Ahaetulla prasina, Short-nosed vine snake

Hand-coloured engraving from An account of Indian Serpents collected on the coast of Coromandel. The Patrick Russell Collection 1796 Date: 1796

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1796 18th Century Australasia Caenophidia Colubrid Colubridae Coromandel Diapsid Diapsida Lepidosaur Lepidosauria New Zealand Ophidia Reptile Reptilia Russell Sauropsid Sauropsida Scaled Reptile Serpentes Sinuous Snake Squamata Xenophidia Ahaetulla Hand Coloured Engraving North Island Vine Snake Whip Snake


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This hand-coloured engraving depicts the Short-nosed Vine Snake, Ahaetulla prasina, a slender and graceful snake native to the Indian subcontinent and Australasia. The image is taken from An Account of Indian Serpents, a seminal work on Indian herpetology compiled by Patrick Russell during his tenure as the Surgeon-General in the British Army's Madras Presidency in the late 18th century. The Short-nosed Vine Snake, a member of the Colubridae family, is characterized by its short, upturned snout and its ability to move with remarkable agility and speed among vegetation. The snake's body is predominantly green, with a series of yellowish-white bands that run along its length. The Short-nosed Vine Snake is a diapsid reptile, belonging to the larger group of Sauropsida, which includes all living reptiles and their extinct ancestors. This group is distinguished by the presence of two pairs of openings, or diapsids, in the skull. The Short-nosed Vine Snake is also known as a Whip Snake or a Vine Viper, and it is found in various parts of India, Sri Lanka, and the Pacific Islands, including New Zealand's North Island. It is an important component of the ecosystem, preying on a variety of insects, frogs, and small vertebrates. This engraving, part of the Patrick Russell Collection, is a testament to the rich natural history legacy of the 18th century, providing valuable insights into the natural world and the scientific knowledge of the time. The intricate details and vibrant colors of the hand-coloured engraving serve to highlight the beauty and intrigue of this fascinating creature.

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