Adder Collection

Puff Adder
LB-9529 Puff Adder - in water swimming Bitis arietans Ian Beames Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Peringuey's adder
Thor Hakonsen

Peringuey's adder
Thor Hakonsen

Nehushtan held by two hands emerging from clouds publisher's or printer's device used by Apud Vincentium
5669019 Nehushtan held by two hands emerging from clouds publisher's or printer's device used by Apud Vincentium Valgrisium in Venice during the 16th century; (add.info)

The old Monarch laying Cable from England to Holland, 1853
3479548 The old Monarch laying Cable from England to Holland, 1853; (add.info.: The Adder and the Monarch laying the submarine telegraph cable between Orfordness England and Scheveningen Holland)

Viper, Pelias species, sandviper or horned viper, Vipera ammodytes, lancehead pit viper, Bothrops lanceolatus, asp
FLO4684975 Viper, Pelias species, sandviper or horned viper, Vipera ammodytes, lancehead pit viper, Bothrops lanceolatus, asp, Vipera aspis, coral snake, Micrurus fulvius, cobra, Naja melanoleuca

Banded rattlesnake, Crotalus Horridus, from a 17th century print
3501421 Banded rattlesnake, Crotalus Horridus, from a 17th century print; (add.info.: Banded rattlesnake. Crotalus Horridus. From a 17th century print)

Ring-necked spitting cobra, vipere haemachate, Hemachatus haemachatus, and Martinique lancehead
FLO4644725 Ring-necked spitting cobra, vipere haemachate, Hemachatus haemachatus, and Martinique lancehead, trigonocephale spearhead (spearhead), Bothrops lanceolatus

Common European viper, Vipera berus berus 1, asp, Vipera aspis 2, and Indian saw-scaled viper, Echis carinatus 3
FLO4654970 Common European viper, Vipera berus berus 1, asp, Vipera aspis 2, and Indian saw-scaled viper, Echis carinatus 3

Acorn, Actor, Actress, Adder, Admit, Afloat, Air-gun, Air-pump, Album, Alley, Altar, Anchor (engraving)
8650028 Acorn, Actor, Actress, Adder, Admit, Afloat, Air-gun, Air-pump, Album, Alley, Altar, Anchor (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Acorn, Actor)

Valise, Valley, Vampire, Vial, Village, Viper, Vulture, Wagon, Waiter, Walrus, Washboard, Washing (engraving)
8650083 Valise, Valley, Vampire, Vial, Village, Viper, Vulture, Wagon, Waiter, Walrus, Washboard, Washing (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Valise)

The spirit of the serpent (vipere) of the underground world, of the pueblo of San Ildefonso, New Mexico
NWI4894554 The spirit of the serpent (vipere) of the underground world, of the pueblo of San Ildefonso, New Mexico. (Mythological and sacred figure of the religion of the Pueblo Indians)

Vipere commune (Vipera Vulgaris) - Plate from Natural History by Bernard Germain de Lacepede (1856-1925)
JAB4119294 Vipere commune (Vipera Vulgaris) - Plate from Natural History by Bernard Germain de Lacepede (1856-1925), edition P.Furme, Paris

Saw-scaled viper, scytale zigzag, Echis carinatus, and Madagascar leafnose snake, langaha a pointu snout
FLO4644679 Saw-scaled viper, scytale zigzag, Echis carinatus, and Madagascar leafnose snake, langaha a pointu snout, Langaha madagascariensis

Vipere aspic - Eau forte by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811), extracted from Encyclopedie of Natural History
FLO4724904 Vipere aspic - Eau forte by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811), extracted from Encyclopedie of Natural History: Amphibians, 1794 - Common European viper or adder

South American rattlesnake aka tropical rattlesnake, Crotalus Durissus, from a 17th century print
3501422 South American rattlesnake aka tropical rattlesnake, Crotalus Durissus, from a 17th century print; (add.info.: South American rattlesnake aka tropical rattlesnake. Crotalus Durissus)

Egyptian carpet viper, Echis pyramidum, copperhead snake, Cenchris, rattle snake, Crotalus, ground rattle snake
FLO4684977 Egyptian carpet viper, Echis pyramidum, copperhead snake, Cenchris, rattle snake, Crotalus, ground rattle snake, Caudisona miliaria, Boa constrictor, pit viper, Trimeresurus species

Horned Viper (poisonous snake). Signed illustration N (Frederick Nodder). Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder
FLO4680248 Horned Viper (poisonous snake). Signed illustration N (Frederick Nodder). Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801), for the naturalist collection

Yellowbelly sea snake, pelamide bicolore, Pelamis platura, and Asian pit viper, trimeresure petite-tete
FLO4644771 Yellowbelly sea snake, pelamide bicolore, Pelamis platura, and Asian pit viper, trimeresure petite-tete, Trimeresurus species

Engraving depicting an adult Adder (Viper) snake with it's young, 19th century
5309423 Engraving depicting an adult Adder (Viper) snake with it's young, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an adult Adder (Viper) snake with it's young

Letters U V X Y and Z: Urson Cow Vipere Xanthie Yack Zibeline. Engraving in " A.E.I.O.U
DUV4209491 Letters U V X Y and Z: Urson Cow Vipere Xanthie Yack Zibeline. Engraving in " A.E.I.O.U. The first book of childhood". Editions Jules Tallandier, Paris, 1927

Vipere des sable ou du desert et vipere aspic - Sahara sand viper, Cerastes vipera 1, and black asp, Vipera aspis atra
FLO4573868 Vipere des sable ou du desert et vipere aspic - Sahara sand viper, Cerastes vipera 1, and black asp, Vipera aspis atra, vulnerable 2

Calf, viper, cow and sable (colour litho)
8677386 Calf, viper, cow and sable (colour litho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: V, W, X Y and Z for veau (calf), vipere (viper), vache (cow)

St Paul and the Viper (engraving)
8663107 St Paul and the Viper (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Paul and the Viper)

Vipere rhinoceros. Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801), signed illustration SN
FLO4682137 Vipere rhinoceros. Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801), signed illustration SN, by Frederick Noder and George Shaw for the naturalist collection

Figurine of the Horned Viper Hieroglyph, Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BCE) or earlier. Creator: Unknown
Figurine of the Horned Viper Hieroglyph, Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BCE) or earlier

Animalia Qvadrvpedia et Reptilia (Terra): Plate LVIII, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Qvadrvpedia et Reptilia (Terra): Plate LVIII, c. 1575/1580

St. Paul Shaking off the Viper, n.d. Creator: Benjamin West
St. Paul Shaking off the Viper, n.d

Three adder stones, also known as hag stones, witch stones, serpents eggs and snakes eggs. They are believed by some to have been formed by the secretions of snakes or adders

Adder (Vipera berus) basking amongst bracken fronds. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. April

European Adder (Vipera berus) portrait of a female and a male. Aberdeenshire, Scotland, May

Vipere spearhead (Cophias Lanceolatus) - Plate from Natural History by Bernard Germain de Lacepede (1856-1925)
JAB4119286 Vipere spearhead (Cophias Lanceolatus) - Plate from Natural History by Bernard Germain de Lacepede (1856-1925), edition P.Furme, Paris, 1857 by Petraroja

Adder (Vipera berus) camouflaged in dead ferns, Black Forest, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. May

puff adder (Bitis arietans) in the Northern Serengeti, Tanzania

European Common adder (Vipera berus) pair courting and retreating under gorse (Ulex sp). Buckinghamshire, England, UK. May

The Naja or viper has glasses. "Fauna des Mdecins ou histoire des animaux et de leurs produits par Hippolyte
JEB4830123 The Naja or viper has glasses." Fauna des Mdecins ou histoire des animaux et de leurs produits par Hippolyte Cloquet" - Volume 6 - 1825

Aesping or Red Vipere, Skink from pharmacies, his head seen above. "Fauna des Mdecins ou histoire des animaux et
JEB4830099 Aesping or Red Vipere, Skink from pharmacies, his head seen above." Fauna des Mdecins ou histoire des animaux et de leurs produits par Hippolyte Cloquet" - Volume 6 - 1825

Viper or adder (b / w photo)
6021164 Viper or adder (b/w photo) by Kearton, Richard (1862-1928) & Cherry (1871-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Viper or adder)

The Collared Snake, Land Salamander. "Fauna des Medecins ou histoire des animaux et de leurs produits par
JEB4830162 The Collared Snake, Land Salamander." Fauna des Medecins ou histoire des animaux et de leurs produits par Hippolyte Cloquet" - Volume 6 - 1825

Viper or Adder, Vipera berus (coloured photo)
5987425 Viper or Adder, Vipera berus (coloured photo) by Stokoe, W. J.(fl.1910-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: Viper or Adder, Vipera berus)

The ordinary Viper, his mouth open with his fangs a venom, the officinale Sangue
JEB4830134 The ordinary Viper, his mouth open with his fangs a venom, the officinale Sangue." Fauna des Medecins ou histoire des animaux et de leurs produits par Hippolyte Cloquet" - Volume

Death of Cleopatra (colour litho)
7150410 Death of Cleopatra (colour litho) by Mousset, Pierre-Joseph (1850-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Cleopatra)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Couleuvre; Adder; Natter (engraving)
7195558 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Couleuvre; Adder; Natter (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couleuvre; Adder; Natter)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Vipere; Viper; Natter (engraving)
7197927 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Vipere; Viper; Natter (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vipere; Viper; Natter)

Tails with a Twist: The Viper (colour litho)
7180582 Tails with a Twist: The Viper (colour litho) by Reed, Edward Tennyson (1860-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Viper)

An Adder Up (engraving)
7177677 An Adder Up (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Adder Up. Illustration for The Comic Annual by Thomas Hood)

Viper in a Rocky Garden from Manafi al-Hayawan (On the Usefulness of Animals) of Ibn Bakhtishu, c. 1300

Ceraste (snake of the viper family) beating a bird. 19th century engraving from
LSE4085988 Ceraste (snake of the viper family) beating a bird. 19th century engraving from the drawing of the French naturalist Lacepede (1756-1709)

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"The Adder: A Fascinating and Diverse Species of Snake" The Puff Adder, known for its distinctive puffing sound when threatened, is a mesmerizing creature found in various habitats. In the picturesque Peak District National Park in Derbyshire, UK, an Adder (Vipera berus) can be seen basking gracefully among bracken fronds. Its elegant presence adds to the natural beauty of this stunning park. Venturing further north to Aberdeenshire, Scotland, we encounter a captivating portrait of a female and male European Adder. Their intricate patterns and colors are truly breathtaking. These snakes exemplify the diversity within their species. Moving away from snakes momentarily, let's explore another intriguing creature - the Greater Pipefish and Broad-Nosed Pipefish. These fascinating fish possess elongated bodies resembling pipes or reeds as they glide effortlessly through underwater landscapes. Returning to our scaly friends, we stumble upon three adder stones that hold mythical significance in folklore across different cultures. These stones were believed to have protective powers against venomous creatures like snakes – an interesting connection with our topic at hand. In Germany's Black Forest region lies yet another remarkable sight - an Adder camouflaged amidst dead ferns. This clever adaptation allows these serpents to blend seamlessly into their surroundings while waiting patiently for prey or evading predators. Traveling all the way to Tanzania's Northern Serengeti unveils the majestic Puff Adder (Bitis arietans). Its vibrant markings serve as both camouflage and warning signs for potential threats lurking nearby. Back in England's Buckinghamshire county during May, one can witness European Common adders courting under gorse bushes (Ulex sp). This courtship ritual showcases their unique behaviors and reinforces their importance within local ecosystems. Delving into historical illustrations from 1825 by Hippolyte Cloquet reveals depictions of vipers such as La vipere and the Aesping or Red Vipere.