Elapidae Collection

Bungarus fasciatus, Banded Krait
Snake skin mounted on paper, The Patrick Russell Collection c.1790 Date: circa 1790

King cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) in strike pose, Malaysia

Coastal taipan (Oxyuranus scutellatus) tasting air, Julatten, north Queensland, Australia

Eastern tiger snake (Notechis scutatus) female, Yarra River corridor in suburban Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, in mid-summer

Chinese cobra (Naja atra) in threat stance, Shek Pik, southwestern coast of Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China

Chinese cobra (Naja atra) in threat stance, Shek Pik, southwestern coast of Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China

Indian Cobra or Spectacled Cobra (Naja naja), Karnataka, India

King cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) in strike pose with mouth open, tongue out and glottis (hole like structure in mouth) clearly visible. Malaysia

King cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) cannibalism, male swallowing female on forest floor, Agumbe, Karnatka, India

Egyptian cobra (Naja haje) with head raised up and hood expanded, near Ouarzarte, Morocco

Intermediate bandy-bandy snake (Vermicella intermedia), Adelaide River, Northern Territory, Australia, December

Lowland copperhead snake (Austrelaps superbus) male basking on rusty trailer, on farm in evening. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Pair of courting Egg-eating sea snakes / Turtleheaded sea snakes (Emydocephalus annulatus) New Caledonia, Pacific Ocean

Close-up of a Egg-eating / Turtleheaded sea snake (Emydocephalus annulatus) with eggs coming out of its mouth, New Caledonia, Pacific Ocean

Rough-scaled death adder (Acanthophis rugosus) waving tip of tail as a lure to entice prey within striking range. Mount Isa, Queensland Australia

Eastern brownsnake (Pseudonaja textilis) juvenile. Australia

Monocled cobra (Naja kaouthia) on rubber plantation at Phak Lok, Phuket Island, Thailand

Red-bellied Blacksnake (Pseudechis porphyriacus) basking on rock, Lerderderg Gorge, Victoria, Australia, February

Eastern green mambas (Dendroaspis angusticeps) one with mouth wide open, captive, from East Africa

King cobra (Ophiophagus hannah), low wide angle perspective Agumbe, Karnataka, Western Ghats, India. Vulnerable species

King cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) juvenile in threat pose on white background, captive occurs in South Asia. Venomous species

Texas Coral Snake (Micrurus tener) head portrait, Sabal Palm Sanctuary, Lower Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA, September. meetyourneighbours.net project

Ornate coral snake (Micrurus ornatissimus) viewed from above, Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador

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A split shot of a venomous banded yellowlip sea snake, Laticauda colubrina, also known as a sea krait, cruusing over a shallow reef in the Philippines with a palm tree covered island above

West African green mamba (Dendroaspis viridis) head portrait, Malaysia. Captive

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Chinese Sea Snake - Snake Ridge dive site, Manuk Island, Indonesia, Banda Sea Chinese Sea Snake - Snake Ridge dive site, Manuk Island, Indonesia, Banda Sea

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Chinese Sea Snake - Red Cliff dive site, Manuk Island, Indonesia, Banda Sea Chinese Sea Snake - Red Cliff dive site, Manuk Island, Indonesia, Banda Sea

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Chinese Sea Snake - Red Cliff dive site, Manuk Island, Indonesia, Banda Sea Chinese Sea Snake - Red Cliff dive site, Manuk Island, Indonesia, Banda Sea

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Chinese Sea Snake - with sun in background - Snake Ridge dive site, Manuk Island, Indonesia, Banda Sea Chinese Sea Snake - with sun in background - Snake Ridge dive site, Manuk Island, Indonesia

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Chinese Sea Snake - at surface to breathe with island in background - Snake Ridge dive site, Manuk Island, Indonesia, Banda Sea Chinese Sea Snake - at surface to breathe with island in background

Page 20. Snake No. 1. Now known as a Brown Snake, c. 1789-90 (w / c)
5669957 Page 20. Snake No.1. Now known as a Brown Snake, c.1789-90 (w/c) by Stone, Sarah (1760-1844); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info)

An albino Indian / Spectacled / Asian / Binocellate Cobra with its head raised and hood spread
2960014 An albino Indian/Spectacled/Asian/Binocellate Cobra with its head raised and hood spread, London Zoo, September 1924 (b/w photo) by Bond

An Indian / Spectacled / Asian / Binocellate Cobra with raised head and flared hood, London Zoo
3245201 An Indian/Spectacled/Asian/Binocellate Cobra with raised head and flared hood, London Zoo, October 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond

Page 21. Snakes No. 1 & No. 2. Now known as a Young diamond snake & a Bandy bandy, c
5669958 Page 21. Snakes No. 1 & No.2. Now known as a Young diamond snake & a Bandy bandy, c.1789-90 (w/c) by Stone, Sarah (1760-1844); Mitchell Library

An Indian / Spectacled / Asian / Binocellate Cobra with raised head and flared hood, London Zoo
3245205 An Indian/Spectacled/Asian/Binocellate Cobra with raised head and flared hood, London Zoo, October 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond

Rough-scaled death adder (Acanthophis rugosus), slightly inflated to show bright defensive colours hidden between scales, Batchleor, Northern Territory, Australia, November

Masters snake (Drysdalia mastersii) male coiled on bush in mallee / heathland. Endangered local population due to repeated fires destroying habitat. Near Pinnaroo, Victoria, Australia

Ophiophagus hannah, King Cobra

Indian Cobra, Asian Cobra or Spectacled Cobra -Naja naja-, Pettigalawatta Region, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

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

Naja naja, Indian Cobra

Illustration, Australian Brown Snake (pseudonaja) slithering, side view

Cobras in alcohol, energy drink, health drink, Vietnam, Asia

King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) adult, close-up of head, flicking forked tongue, rearing up with hood flattened in threat display, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, October

Red Spitting Cobra, Naja pallida, with head raised

Monocled Cobra spreading the hood to make the head look larger. The snake is light brown with pale flecks on the scales

Egyptian cobra, Naja haje, with raised head and open mouth in an aggressive manner

Front-on view of the head of a Red Spitting Cobra showing the venom glands situated below the eyes. The broadest part of the head is well behind the eyes, narrowing sharply towards the snout

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"Elapidae: A Captivating World of Venomous Serpents" Witness the majestic King cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) in a striking pose, showcasing its immense power and grace amidst the lush forests of Malaysia. Meet the Bungarus fasciatus, commonly known as the Banded Krait, with its distinctive striped pattern and deadly venom that demands respect. In Julatten, north Queensland, Australia, catch a glimpse of the Coastal taipan (Oxyuranus scutellatus) as it tastes the air with its flickering tongue, ever alert to potential prey or danger. Discover an Eastern tiger snake (Notechis scutatus), a female slithering through Melbourne's Yarra River corridor in suburban Melbourne - a reminder that nature thrives even in urban landscapes. Behold the Chinese cobra (Naja atra) assuming a threatening stance on Shek Pik's southwestern coast of Lantau Island; an embodiment of both beauty and danger. Journey to Karnataka, India where you can encounter the Indian Cobra or Spectacled Cobra (Naja naja), adorned with mesmerizing patterns and revered for its mythical symbolism throughout history. Prepare to be awestruck by the King cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) once again - this time capturing it mid-strike with mouth agape and tongue outstretched; truly an apex predator in action. Explore nature's darker side as you witness cannibalism among these regal creatures - watch in astonishment as a male King cobra devours his female counterpart on the forest floor. Near Ouarzarte, Morocco lies an Egyptian cobra (Naja haje), raising its head high while expanding its iconic hood - an awe-inspiring display meant to intimidate any potential threats nearby.