Poisonous Collection (#60)

Black Widow Spider - spinning web
TEA-11 Black Widow Spider - spinning web Latrodectus mactans Andy Teare Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Fly agaric old and very big individual providing shelter for a very young and small one New Forest National Park
SAS-620 Fly agaric - old and very big individual providing shelter for a very young and small one New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England

Autumn crocus growing on meadow covered with morning dew Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
SAS-609 Autumn crocus - growing on meadow covered with morning dew Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany Colchicum autumnale Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Fly agaric several individuals growing in birch forest New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK
SAS-606 Fly agaric - several individuals growing in birch forest New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK Amanita muscaria poisonous Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for

Fly agaric several specimen in forest with birch trees New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK
SAS-190 Fly agaric - several specimen in forest with birch trees New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK Amanita muscaria Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal

Naked ladies or meadow saffron amongst fallen wild cherry leaves. Autumn
ROG-11804 Naked ladies / meadow saffron / Autumn crocus - two, amongst fallen wild cherry leaves. Autumn. Colchicum autumnale Although often called Autumn crocus

Lion Fish
LA-209 Lion Fish Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way. contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: + 44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Southern Stingray Grand Cayman Island
KA-195 Southern Stingray Grand Cayman Island Dasyatis americana Kurt Amsler Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Southern Stingray
DSE-46 Southern STINGRAY Dasyastis americana Douglas David Seifert Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Fungi - Fly Agaric - Habitat with birch trees. This sample illustrates the pyramidal warts on cap
DAD-1828 Fungi - Fly Agaric - found with birch trees This sample illustrates the pyramidal warts on cap and the membranous ring or veil on stem. Kent woods, UK Amanita muscaria October

Box jellyfish
AUS-542 Box jellyfish Cleveland Bay, Queensland, Australia Chironex fleckeri Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Common Lionfish - widespread in tropical waters Fam: Scorpaenidae Rocky Reef, Solitary Island, New South Wales
AU-84-ms Common LIONFISH Solitary Islands, NSW, Australia Pterois volitans Very widespread in tropical waters, including Sydney harbour Fam

Common Stingaree (Stingray) Fm: Urolophidae South East Australia
AU-31-KD Common STINGRAY / Stingaree - on seabed South East Australia Urolophus testaceus Fm: Urolophidae Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Puff Adder
WAT-5195 PUFF ADDER - forked tongue extended Deadly Bitis arietans M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Colorado River Toad USA
PM-6465 Colorado river / Sonoran desert TOAD - close-up USA Bufo alvarius Distribution: Northern Mexico, south Arizona and New Mexico

Purple-striped Jellyfish
KEL-393 Purple-stiped JELLYFISH Central Californian coast Pelagia noctiluca Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Black-spotted Stingray Maldives, Indian Ocean
KA-2 Spotted / black-spotted stingray Maldives, Indian Ocean. Taeniura melanospilos Kurt Amsler Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Lenten rose (Helleborus orientalis)
Lenten rose ( Helleborus orientalis ). Parts of thisplant are poisonous. Photographed in Lincolnshire, UK, in February

Scorpionfish
Pacific spotted scorpionfish (Scorpaena mystes). This species belongs to the scorpionfish family. Its body is covered with venomous spines that can cause intense pain in humans

Water lily detail of a blossom Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
SAS-250 Water lily - detail of a blossom Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany Nymphaea alba Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are personal display purposes only

Mistletoe
JD-18141 Mistletoe Viscum album John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way. contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: 020 8318 1401

Compass Jellyfish
DWG-856 Compass JELLYFISH - close-up Chrysaora hysoscella Distribution: Atlantic D. W. Greenslade Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Timber Rattlesnakes - Adult females with newborn young, parental care. Venomous pitvipers
CAN-2115 Timber Rattlesnakes - Adult females with newborn young, parental care. Northeastern USA Crotalus horridus Venomous pitvipers, widely distributed throughout eastern United States

Mistletoe – frosted berries against blue sky 003088
BB-1098 Mistletoe frosted berries against blue sky Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Spotted Blister Beetle - feeding on flowers of plakkiebos (Crassula cultrata)
ASW-4407 Spotted Blister Beetle - feeding on flowers of plakkiebos (Crassula cultrata). Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa Ceroctis capensis secretes poisonous liquid from leg joints if handled

Rattlesnake. Llanos. Hato El Frio. Venezuela sub-species C. d. durissus or C. d. cumanensis
WAT-8401 Tropical RATTLESNAKE Llanos. Hato El Frio. Venezuela Crotalus durissus Sub-species C.d. durissus or C. d. cumanensis Very dangerous! M

Mistletoe - Detailed study of ripe berries and leaves. Lower Saxony, Germany
USH-1481 Mistletoe - Detailed study of ripe berries and leaves. Lower Saxony, Germany. Viscum album Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Foxglove - close-up of flowers Europe
PPG-1466 Foxglove - close-up of flowers Europe. Digitalis purpurea Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

MISTLETOE - on line of Poplar trees
WAT-5836 MISTLETOE - on line of Poplar trees Civre, Alsace M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Adder In heather, UK
CAN-2111 Adder In heather, UK. Vipera berusi John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sea Nettle JELLYFISH - group
WAT-730 Sea Nettle JELLYFISH - group Chrysaora fuscescens M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

JELLYFISH - PINK
KA-246 JELLYFISH - PINK Polynesia Kurt Amsler Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way. contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: 020 8318 1401

Misteltoe - Detailed study of ripe berries and leaves. Lower Saxony, Germany
USH-1482 MISTLETOE - detailed study of ripe berries and leaves. Lower Saxony, Germany Viscum album Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Mushrooms Walsh 1-6 1873
Various mushrooms of the Agaricus species: the poisonous item is labelled in green

Funghi / Agaricus Musc
Agaricus Muscaricus (poisonous)

Hopi Snake Dance
Snake dance of the Hopi people of Arizona, performed with live and poisonous rattlesnakes which are set free after the ceremony, intended to bring rain

Smoke Helmets in Use
Smoke helmets in use by two members of a colliery rescue brigade, allowing breathing in a smoky or poisonous atmosphere for several hours if necessary

FUNGHI / CORDIER 49 1876
PHALLUS IMPUDICUS (poisonous)

Stripping Wallpaper
Stripping (poisonous) wallpaper

Mushrooms Walsh 12-18
Varieties of mushroom: the three poisonous items are labelled in green

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"Unveiling the Dark Side: Exploring the Enigmatic World of Poisonous" Step into a time capsule with Mushrooms Larousse 1913 and embark on a journey through Victorian Botanical Illustrations, where Poisonous Mushrooms take center stage. Picture No. 10750866 captures the essence of these captivating yet deadly fungi, showcasing their vibrant colors and intricate details. But beware. Just like the Rattlesnake Warning Sign, these Fly Agaric mushrooms possess an allure that can be fatal if consumed. Delve deeper into this realm as we uncover lithographs from 1895 depicting Poison Plants in all their treacherous glory. Victorian Botanical Illustrations continue to mesmerize us with depictions of Toxic and Poisonous Plants. These illustrations serve as both a cautionary tale and a testament to nature's ability to conceal danger within its beauty. The Bryant and May safety match matchbox label reminds us that even seemingly harmless objects can harbor poison. White Bryony, depicted in an engraving from 1857, stands tall as one such plant capable of causing harm when handled carelessly. Venturing beyond land, we encounter the Stonefish VT 5 - Valerie Taylor's remarkable photograph capturing this venomous creature lurking beneath ocean waves. Its camouflage is so effective that it remains virtually invisible until it strikes unsuspecting prey or unfortunate swimmers. Lastly, let us not forget about our terrestrial companions; behold the COMMON TOAD in all its mysterious splendor captured by studio photography. This seemingly innocuous amphibian secretes toxins potent enough to deter predators while serving as a reminder that appearances can indeed be deceiving. In this captivating exploration of "poisonous, " we are reminded of nature's delicate balance between beauty and danger. From ancient mushroom knowledge to Victorian botanical artistry, each image serves as a poignant reminder to tread carefully amidst Mother Nature's vast tapestry – for hidden among her wonders lie the poisonous secrets that can bring both awe and peril.