Vipers Collection (#2)

Trimeresurus macrops
Thor Hakonsen

Jersey vipers bugloss and pale vipers bugloss.. Handcolored botanical copperplate engraving from Joshua Hamiltons Culpepers English Family Physician; or Medical Herbal Enlarged

Common vipers bugloss, Echium vulgare.. Handcolored botanical copperplate engraving from Joshua Hamiltons Culpepers English Family Physician; or Medical Herbal Enlarged

Mosaic in Fourviere Basilica, Lyon, Rhone, France, Europe

Female Adder (Vipera berus) basking in hazy September sun, Surrey, England

Long-nosed / Sand viper (Vipera ammodytes) Djerdap National Park, Serbia, June 2009 WWE OUTDOOR EXHIBITION. NOT AVAILABLE FOR GREETING CARDS OR CALENDARS. WWE BOOK

Adder (Vipera berus) female basking in ferns, brown colouration, Peak District, UK

Female Adder (Vipera berus) head portrait, Peak District, UK

Puff adder (Bitis arietans) juvenile amongst succulent plants in karoo habitat, Little Karoo, South Africa

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox), adult in striking pose in wildflower field. Laredo, Webb County, South Texas, USA, April

White-lipped / Green tree viper (Cryptelytrops albolabris) captive, from SE Asia

Dwarf puff adder / Peringueys Sidewinding Adder (Bitis peringueyi) moving over the loose sand in typical mode of locomotion, Namib desert, Namibia

Arabian Horned Viper (Cerastes gasperetti) in desert, Sharjah, UAE

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

Vipers Bugloss (Echium vulgare), Walberla, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Western diamondback rattlesnake migrates radially from its den
Western diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox) migrates radially from its den; Apache, Oklahoma, United States of America

Portrait of a Philippine pit viper (Trimeresurus flavomaculatus) against a black background at the Avilon Zoo; Montalban, Rizal, Philippines

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Blunt-Nosed Viper on sand, Cyprus

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Tanzania Horned Bush Viper - eating an undescribed leaf folding frog species (Afrixal sp.) (Atheris ceratophorus) Date:

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Matilda's Horned Viper Southern Highlands of Tanzania, Africa (Atheris matildae) Date:

Peringuey's Adder - Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa
WAT-5249 PERINGUEYs DESERT ADDER - sidewinding across sand, leaving tracks Namib desert, Namibia. Africa Bitis peringueyi This is a mildly poisonous sidewinder adder that uses the sidewinding

Asp Viper - newborn xanthocroic asp viper - Central Italy
RD-218 Asp Viper - newborn xanthocroic asp viper Central Italy Vipera aspis francisciredi Giacomo Radi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

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

Snub-nosed Yarara viper - local name: Yarara nata fam: Viperidae Range: Argentina
FG-eb-565 Snub-nosed Yarara viper - local name: Yarara Nata Valdes Peninsula, Province Chubut, Argentina, Patagonia Bothrops ammodytoides Range: Argentina

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

Caricature of Sir William Harcourt, Liberal politician
Caricature of Sir William George Granville Venables Vernon Harcourt (1827-1904), Liberal politician, at this time Home Secretary in Gladstones government

Illustration, Pyrales -- Tortrices -- Hydrocampa Nymphaeata, Odontia Dentalis, Ennychia Nigrata, Threnodes Pollinalis, Pyrausta Purpuralis, Botys Urticata, Botys Flavalis, Botys Hyalinalis

Hunting Percival Jet Provost T. 4 XP614 The Vipers 2FTS
Hunting Percival Jet Provost T.4 XP614, XP624, XR648, XR667 The Vipers 2FTS Wycombe 1968 Date: 1968

Soft vipers grass, Scorzonera mollis.. Illustration drawn by William Jackson Hooker, engraved by Swan. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Curtiss The Botanical Magazine, Samuel Curtis

European / Common ADDER - adults; pre-copulation breeding behaviour (Vipera berus). river Ugutka bank, a tributary of river Bolshoi Ugan, near Ugut settlement; Uganskii Nature reserve, Siberia

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

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A Basilisk, Snakes, Vipers; Unknown; England, Europe; about 1250 - 1260; Pen-and-ink drawings tinted with body color and translucent washes on parchment; Leaf: 21 x 15.7 cm (8 1/4 x 6 3/16 in.)

Common European adder (Vipera berus)

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Malabar Pit Viper / Rock Viper - Western Ghats, India. Date:

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Malabar Pit Viper / Rock Viper - Western Ghats, India. Date:

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Malabar Pit Viper / Rock Viper - Western Ghats, India. Date:

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Wagler's / Temple Pit Viper Bako National Park, Sarawak, Malaysia, Borneo, Asia Date:

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

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Puff Adder Snake - venom extraction Date:

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Secretary Bird - eating puff adder (Bitis arietans) (Sagittarius serpentarius) Date:

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PERINGUEY" DESERT ADDER - hidden in sand, showing lure. (Bitis peringuey ) Date:

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Eyelash Pit Viper - green coloration (Bothriechis schlegelii) Date:

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Vipers, with their mesmerizing colors and stealthy nature, are some of the most fascinating creatures in the animal kingdom. From the vibrant yellow hues of the Eyelash Pit Viper in Costa Rica's Cahuita National Park to the Gaboon Viper's expert camouflage matching the forest floor in West Africa, these serpents showcase incredible adaptations. In a picture captured at Abbotsbury Beach in Dorset, UK, an adult Adder can be seen basking on a pebble beach. Its presence reminds us of how they are thrive even in unexpected habitats. Meanwhile, another snapshot from Cahuita National Park showcases yet another Eyelash Pit Viper boasting its striking yellow coloration. The Red Vipers Bugloss flower (Echium wildpretii) adds a touch of beauty to this collection as it shares its name with these venomous reptiles. It serves as a reminder that nature often draws inspiration from even its deadliest inhabitants. Moving on to Tanzania's Nguu Mountains, we encounter a young Gaboon Viper hidden amidst leaf litter. This image highlights their ability to blend seamlessly into their surroundings while waiting patiently for unsuspecting prey. Back in Staffordshire's Cannock Chase during October, male Adders display intriguing behaviors. One is caught tasting the air while another coils upon leaf litter – both showcasing their unique characteristics and habits. Finally, there is an image titled "Angry Snake and Want To Bite, " reminding us of the fierce reputation vipers hold due to their venomous bites. However intimidating they may seem though, it is important to remember that they play crucial roles within ecosystems worldwide. Whether marveling at their vivid colors or admiring their adaptability and survival skills, vipers continue to captivate our imagination. These enigmatic creatures serve as a testament to nature's diversity and remind us of our responsibility towards preserving such remarkable species for generations to come.