Reptiles Collection (#9)

Stellate rabbitfish, Siganus stellatus, parrotfish, Sparisoma cretense, and palecheek parrotfish, Chlorurus japanensis
FLO4655261 Stellate rabbitfish, Siganus stellatus, parrotfish, Sparisoma cretense, and palecheek parrotfish, Chlorurus japanensis

Ballan wrasse, Labrus bergylta, cuckoo wrasse, Labrus mixtus, and Brazilian wrasse, Halichoeres brasiliensis
FLO4655253 Ballan wrasse, Labrus bergylta, cuckoo wrasse, Labrus mixtus, and Brazilian wrasse, Halichoeres brasiliensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by David after an illustration by

Green iguana, Iguana iguana 1, plumed basilisk, Basiliscus plumifrons 2, and common green forest lizard
FLO4655228 Green iguana, Iguana iguana 1, plumed basilisk, Basiliscus plumifrons 2, and common green forest lizard. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Massard after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel

Nile crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus 1, gharial, Gavialis gangeticus 2 (critically endangered)
FLO4655192 Nile crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus 1, gharial, Gavialis gangeticus 2 (critically endangered), and caiman or dragon lizard, Caiman yacare 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Al

Spot legged turtle, Rhinoclemmys punctularia 1, Indian flapshell turtle, Lyssemys punctata 2
FLO4655154 Spot legged turtle, Rhinoclemmys punctularia 1, Indian flapshell turtle, Lyssemys punctata 2, and North African helmeted turtle, Pelomedusa subrufa olivacea

Florida softshell turtle, Apalone ferox 1, spur-thighed tortoise, Testudo graeca 2 (vulnerable)
FLO4655113 Florida softshell turtle, Apalone ferox 1, spur-thighed tortoise, Testudo graeca 2 (vulnerable), and geometric tortoise, Psammobates geometricus 3 (endangered)

White shark, Carcharodon carcharias, nurse shark, Ginglymostoma cirratum, and blue shark, Prionace glauca
FLO4655023 White shark, Carcharodon carcharias, nurse shark, Ginglymostoma cirratum, and blue shark, Prionace glauca. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Albert Massard after an illustration by

White skate, Rostroraja alba (endangered) 1, 2, and devil ray, Mobula mobular 3
FLO4654980 White skate, Rostroraja alba (endangered) 1, 2, and devil ray, Mobula mobular 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by V. Plee Jr

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

Chinese gizzard shad, Clupanodon thrissa, silver hatchetfish, Gasteropelecus levis, and moonfish, Mene maculata
FLO4654905 Chinese gizzard shad, Clupanodon thrissa, silver hatchetfish, Gasteropelecus levis, and moonfish, Mene maculata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Pee Sr

A Boa Constrictor, crushing a stag
5672122 A Boa Constrictor, crushing a stag; (add.info.: Illustration of a Boa Constrictor, crushing a stag, from Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire naturelle et des phenomenes de la nature by)

Museum of the Milan Cathedral. Moses rand the bronze snake. Mantua Nicola Karcher manufactory. 1554 - 1555. Italy
7136789 Museum of the Milan Cathedral. Moses rand the bronze snake. Mantua Nicola Karcher manufactory. 1554 - 1555. Italy.; Museo del Duomo, Milan, Italy; © Pascal Deloche/Godong

An engraving depicting a fight between a cobra and a mongoose, 19th century
5310946 An engraving depicting a fight between a cobra and a mongoose, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1879); Universal History Archive/UIG

Engraving depicting agile frogs
5309020 Engraving depicting agile frogs; (add.info.: Engraving depicting agile frogs. A frog in the genus Rana in the family of the true frogs)

Engraving depicting an European edible frog, a common frog found in Europe
5309014 Engraving depicting an European edible frog, a common frog found in Europe; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an European edible frog, a common frog found in Europe)

Statue of Domizia in Palazzo Giustiniani, from Calcografia di Roma
7278257 Statue of Domizia in Palazzo Giustiniani, from Calcografia di Roma; Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Domizia in Palazzo Giustiniani, from Calcografia di Roma)

Temptation of St Anthony, 1688 (pen and faded brown ink with grey wash, with some black ink on paper)
7308228 Temptation of St Anthony, 1688 (pen and faded brown ink with grey wash, with some black ink on paper); 20.6x37.3 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Medici Tigurini Historiae animalium
2626582 Medici Tigurini Historiae animalium; (add.info.: Illustration of a stork eating a snake, from medici Tigurini Historiae animalium Historia animalium 1564; a veterinary anatomical book)

Plaque of an Egyptian styled winged man holding a snake. Nimrud, Mesopotamia, c.9th-8th century BC (ivory)
3288495 Plaque of an Egyptian styled winged man holding a snake. Nimrud, Mesopotamia, c.9th-8th century BC (ivory); Iraq Museum, Baghdad; Photo © Zev Radovan

Latin America. Coat of arms of Mexico symbolizes by an eagle on a cactus with a snake in its beak
NWI4876326 Latin America. Coat of arms of Mexico symbolizes by an eagle on a cactus with a snake in its beak. Lithograph of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Latin America)

Representation of Adam and Eve in "The Lost Paradise" by John Milton (1608-1674)
JEB4865220 Representation of Adam and Eve in "The Lost Paradise" by John Milton (1608-1674) Illustration of the 19th century Private Collection; (add.info)

Series of the Genesis or the Creation of Man, c.1630 (silk and wool)
CUL4903558 Series of the Genesis or the Creation of Man, c.1630 (silk and wool); 330x260 cm; (add.info.: God creates Woman and introduces her to Adam)

Animal board: snake. Eryx de Duvancel (Eryx Duvancelii), Ophidian reptiles
JAB5036779 Animal board: snake. Eryx de Duvancel (Eryx Duvancelii), Ophidian reptiles. In "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by Mr

The feathered snake, Ko Lo Wissi, from the Pueblo Indians, mythological and sacred figure of the Pueblo religion
NWI4894567 The feathered snake, Ko Lo Wissi, from the Pueblo Indians, mythological and sacred figure of the Pueblo religion (New Mexico)

Jacques de Falaise, street entertainer who ate anything. He is shown eating a live mouse, holding a snake
FLO4677660 Jacques de Falaise, street entertainer who ate anything. He is shown eating a live mouse, holding a snake, while an assistant receives a dagger and rose from the audience

Roman mythology: Apollo, god of poesy and music, but also of war, with its attributes the lyre
FLO4679737 Roman mythology: Apollo, god of poesy and music, but also of war, with its attributes the lyre, a quiver and a python - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

Cover of " L'Indiscret", Satirique en N & B, 1902_3_5: Eve - Illustration by H. Gerbault (1863-1930)
ICA4937493 Cover of " L'Indiscret", Satirique en N & B, 1902_3_5: Eve - Illustration by H. Gerbault (1863-1930); (add.info.: Cover of " L'Indiscret", Satirique en N & B)

Adam and Eve Frescoes of the late 13th century Chevet of the Church of St. Lawrence, Panjas, Gers
JEB4932381 Adam and Eve Frescoes of the late 13th century Chevet of the Church of St. Lawrence, Panjas, Gers; (add.info.: Adam and Eve Frescoes of the late 13th century Chevet of the Church of St)

Chapiteau of Genesis, temptation, Adam and Eve. View of a marquee of the choir of the church of Saint Genes
JEB4918543 Chapiteau of Genesis, temptation, Adam and Eve. View of a marquee of the choir of the church of Saint Genes (12th century) in Chateaumeillant, Cher (18370), France

Detail of the portal, and its jamb, of the Cathedral of San Nicola Pellegrino in Trani, Apulia
3559058 Detail of the portal, and its jamb, of the Cathedral of San Nicola Pellegrino in Trani, Apulia by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Barisano da Trani Date of Artwork)

"When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous"
3533957 "When Grannmia saw her strange lover, she alone remained calm and courageous", illustration from the Italian fairytale The Serpent Prince

Harmful or poisonous plants and snakes, 1897
3480847 Harmful or poisonous plants and snakes, 1897; (add.info.: Illustration depicting harmful or poisonous plants and snakes, 1897.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Frog that wished to be as big as the Ox, c.1900 (engraving)
8698463 The Frog that wished to be as big as the Ox, c.1900 (engraving) by Gillot, Charles (1853-1903); (add.info.: Literature)

Late Mesozoic Era reptiles (print)
7420072 Late Mesozoic Era reptiles (print); (add.info.: Late Mesozoic Era reptiles. Tyrannosaurus, Trachodon and Triceraptops)

Some reptiles of the Late Paleozoic or Palaeozoic Era. (print)
7420069 Some reptiles of the Late Paleozoic or Palaeozoic Era. (print); (add.info.: Some reptiles of the Late Paleozoic or Palaeozoic Era)

Head of a viper with bark, c.1800-1850 (object)
7418311 Head of a viper with bark, c.1800-1850 (object); Ecole Nationale Veterinaire, Toulouse, France; (add.info.: Bark viper head: demountable model of clastic anatomy made of papier-mache, cork)

An Indian magician
5310093 An Indian magician; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Indian magician. Driven by clockwork, the magician tapped an inverted basket with his wand and then raised the basket to display a bird)

Frontispiece of Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea, c.1870 (print)
7339938 Frontispiece of Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea, c.1870 (print) by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900) & Neuville, Alphonse-Marie-Adolphe de (1835-85); National Maritime Museum

The Gymnodactyle Phyllure, 1837 (paper)
7340816 The Gymnodactyle Phyllure, 1837 (paper) by Potentien, Hyacinthe Yves Philippe (de Bougainville) (1781-1846); National Maritime Museum, London

The Nation's Ward': Uncle Sam feeding Government Gruel to snake with head of a Native American
528409 The Nation's Ward': Uncle Sam feeding Government Gruel to snake with head of a Native American, its body round a pioneer family

Aesculapius (Asklepios) Roman and Greek god of healing, son of Apollo and Hygeia
527498 Aesculapius (Asklepios) Roman and Greek god of healing, son of Apollo and Hygeia, with his symbol of a serpent entwined round a staff. Engraving, 1798.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Frogs, 1896 (engraving)
XKH152599 Frogs, 1896 (engraving) by Wohlers, Julius (1867-1953); 11.5x17.8 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany

Ancient Rome: Lion and Crocodile (colour litho)
8673809 Ancient Rome: Lion and Crocodile (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lion and Crocodile)

A Duel (engraving)
8672769 A Duel (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Duel. Fight between a lion and a snake)

The Winter of 1890 and 1891 (engraving)
8672768 The Winter of 1890 and 1891 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Winter of 1890 and 1891)

A Marvel of Training (engraving)
8672759 A Marvel of Training (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A marvel of training)

The Chimera (engraving)
8672714 The Chimera (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chimera, from Ancient Greek mythology)

The child Hercules (engraving)
8672604 The child Hercules (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The child Hercules wrestling with snakes)

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Reptiles: From the Deadly Black Mamba Snake in Africa to the New Reptile House at London Zoo by G H Davis" Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey as we delve into the captivating realm of reptiles. Picture No. 10854827 showcases the majestic Hermann's Tortoise, its intricate shell symbolizing resilience and longevity. But let's not forget about our slithering friends. The notorious Black Mamba Snake from Africa commands attention with its lethal venom and stealthy movements. Meanwhile, London Zoo introduces us to their state-of-the-art Reptile House, designed by renowned architect G H Davis, offering an immersive experience like no other. In this wild adventure, even cartoons take a twist as Awful Changes Cartoon (Picture No. 10750866) reveals a comical encounter between reptilian characters. However, it is important to remember that not all they can fictional; Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaurs once roamed our planet and their mating rituals were truly awe-inspiring. From ancient times to modern-day wonders, we explore diverse species such as the mesmerizing Royal/Ball Python with its vibrant colors and patterns that captivate any observer. As we reflect upon history's great changes in "The Last Days of Dinosaurs, " we witness how evolution shaped these incredible creatures over time. Diving beneath crystal-clear waters off Nosy Be in North Madagascar unveils another marvel - the graceful Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata). Its elegant underwater dance reminds us of nature's beauty and delicate balance. Leopard Geckos bring a touch of exotic charm with their unique appearance and docile nature – perfect companions for those seeking an extraordinary pet experience. And if you ever find yourself wandering through rattlesnake territory, heed caution when encountering Rattlesnake Warning Signs – they serve as reminders of the importance of coexistence and respect for these creatures.