Forked Tongue Collection

Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox), adult, Hidalgo County, south Texas, USA, coiled and shaking rattles, testing (tasting) air with tongue

Adult Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) in Komodo National Park, Komodo Island, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Gila Monster lizard (Heloderma suspectum), perched behind a cactus

Fate of the Evil Tongue, c.1507. Creator: Nicoletto da Modena
Fate of the Evil Tongue, c.1507

The Descent of Odin, design 77 from The Poems of Thomas Gray, 1797-98 (w/c with pen & ink on paper)
XYC222871 The Descent of Odin, design 77 from The Poems of Thomas Gray, 1797-98 (w/c with pen & ink on paper) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 41.9x32.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Scandal: snake coming out of the mouth of a woman (colour litho)
6001612 Scandal: snake coming out of the mouth of a woman (colour litho) by Wright, Charles Hubbard (1870-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scandal: snake coming out of the mouth of a woman)

The Snake and the Crab, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)
3504484 The Snake and the Crab, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub.1903 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

The Republican Rattle-Snake fascinating the Bedford Squirrel
NCO190437 The Republican Rattle-Snake fascinating the Bedford Squirrel, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Political Quixotism shewing the Consequences of Sleeping in Patent Magic Spectacles
2652866 Political Quixotism shewing the Consequences of Sleeping in Patent Magic Spectacles, the Diplomatic Hercules, attacking the Political Hydra, pub

Antique Print of a European Green Lizard, 1859 (engraving)
3035715 Antique Print of a European Green Lizard, 1859 (engraving) by Scottish School, (19th century); (add.info.: Antique print of a European green lizard (Lacerta viridis)

Snake Destroyers, from A Hundred Anecdotes of Animals, pub. 1924 (engraving)
3481277 Snake Destroyers, from A Hundred Anecdotes of Animals, pub. 1924 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

An Indian Bish-Khopra Lizard, ca. 1790. Creator: Unknown
An Indian Bish-Khopra Lizard, ca. 1790

Snake Deity, Maya Culture, Mexico. British Museum

Theatrical Christmas, 1866. Artist: Charles Henry Bennett
Theatrical Christmas, 1866. Mr Punch acts as a snake charmer. One of Punchs illustrated capital letters. From Punch, or the London Charivari, January 6, 1866

Ophiophagus hannah, King Cobra

King Cobra Snake (Ophiophagus hannah), head rising over coiled body, front view

Naja naja, Indian Cobra

Illustration, Komodo Dragon (varanus komodoensis), side view

Illustration, Sea Snake (Hydrophiidae) curling and hissing

Dragon Fighting a Lion (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF137405 Dragon Fighting a Lion (engraving) (b/w photo) by Zoan, Andrea (fl.1475-1505) (attr. to); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Forked Tongue Of Tiger Snake With Its Shed Skin
Deadly tiger snake with forked tongue and shedded skin in Australia

Savannah monitor lizard or Boscs monitor lizard (Varanus exanthematicus), sticking its tongue out, close-up

Baby Corn Snake (Elaphe guttata) slithering out of its egg shell, close up

Loosely curled Corn Snake, brown and beige diamond pattern with tongue out

Mangrove snake, striking black and yellow stripes, forked tongue flickering out of notch in upper jaw, above mouth

A white-throated savanna monitor lizard flicks out its long blue forked tongue. Its home is an old termite mound

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Section of snake head showing poison glands and fangs, vintage illustration

Flying Tree Snake (Chrysopelea pelias) slithering around a thin branch, side view

Illustration, Goulds Monitor or Sand Goanna (Varanus gouldii), side view

Illustration, smiling winged dragon with forked tongue, side view

Cross section digital illustration of green snake head showing Jacobsons organ

Cross section illustration of Snakes mouth showing vomeronasal organ and forked tongue

The Cockatrice (engraving)
XJF447353 The Cockatrice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: the Cockatrice is a legendary creature composed of the body of a two-legged dragon)

Head of Burmese python (Python molurus), hissing, close-up, side 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

Head of Amazon Tree Boa (corallus hortulanus) with its tongue out, close up

Red-tailed Racer (Gonyosoma oxycephala) with its tail coiled around rock, slithering in the air and sticking out its tongue, front view

Overhead view of a partially coiled Rosy Boa, Charina trivirgata, showing the skin which is covered in many small scales with orange stripes, and a small eye with a vertical pupil and orange irises

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

Side view of the head of a Green Anaconda showing the thick, powerful neck, a dark stripe which passes from the eye to the angle of the jaw, and the snakes forked tongue

Mograbin diadem snake (Spalerosophis dolichospilus) with its tongue out, close-up

Side view of the head of a Dumerils Boa, Boa dumerili, showing the conspicuous skin groove under the chin, known as the mental groove. It marks a particularly elastic area of skin

Head of Mexican king snake (Lampropeltis mexicana) with its tongue out, side view

Overhead view of the Blonde form of a Trans-Pecos Ratsnake. The colouration is less common than of the typical form. The markings are smaller and have a washed-out appearance

Overhead view of a Common-Egg-Eater showing heavily-keeled scales, a grey background colour, and the back markings are a series of irregular dark blotches

Side view of the head of a Green Anaconda showing the thick, powerful neck, a dark stripe which passes from the eye to the angle of the jaw, and the snakes forked tongue

Grass snake (Natrix natrix) emerging from egg

Grass snake (Natrix natrix), young animal, hissing

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"Forked Tongue: A Symbol of Deception and Power" The Diamondback Rattlesnake, with its forked tongue flickering in the air, epitomizes the cunning nature of serpents in Hidalgo County, south Texas. In Komodo National Park, an adult Komodo dragon stealthily prowls through the lush vegetation, its forked tongue tasting the air for prey on Komodo Island. Behind a cactus in an arid desert landscape lies a Gila Monster lizard, known for its venomous bite and distinctive forked tongue. "The Descent of Odin, " a captivating artwork from 1797-98 by Thomas Gray, depicts Odin's mythical transformation into a snake-like creature with a forked tongue. Scandal erupts as a snake emerges from the mouth of a woman in a vivid color lithograph that serves as both warning and metaphor for deceitful intentions. Aesop's fable "The Snake and the Crab" comes to life through an engraving from 1903 showcasing how even creatures like snakes use their forked tongues to deceive others. Political satire unfolds as "The Republican Rattle-Snake" mesmerizes the Bedford Squirrel with its hypnotic charm - symbolizing manipulation within politics using subtle tactics. An intriguing antique print from 1859 showcases an enchanting European Green Lizard basking under sunlight while revealing its delicate yet deceptive forked tongue. From "A Hundred Anecdotes of Animals" published in 1924 comes an engraving titled "Snake Destroyers, " highlighting various animals' ability to detect danger through sensing snakes' deceptive tongues. An Indian Bish-Khopra Lizard captured around 1790 remains shrouded in mystery; however, it is believed that this unique reptile possesses remarkable abilities associated with its bifurcated tongue.