Serpentes Collection (#7)

Tightly coiled Ball Python or Royal Python (Python regius), view from above, close up

Overhead view of an Adder showing a dorsal zigzag which serves to camouflage the snake, and dark markings on a light background

Side view of the head of a Dumerils Boa, Boa dumerili, showing the conspicuous skin groove under the chin, known as the mental groove. It marks a particularly elastic area of skin

Golden tree boa wrapped around a branch

Head of Indigo Snake (Drymarchon corais), close up, side view

Head of slithering Dumerils Boa (Boa dumerili), close up, side view

Green Catsnake (Boiga cyanea) coiled on a rock, its head hanging down, front view

Head of slithering False Water Cobra (Hydrodynastes gigas), side view, close up

Head of Carpet Python (Morelia spilota), side view

Green Catsnake (Boiga Cyanea) coiled on a rock, side view

Slithering Carpet Python (Morelia spilota) with coiled tail, view from above

Egyptian Cobra (Naja haje) raising its head and opening its mouth, side view

Ball Python or Royal Python (Python regius) slithering, high angle view

Common Lancehead (Bothrops atrox) curled up, view from above

Diadem Snake, skin camouflaged in desert, eyes covered by protective transparent scale, curled up raising head

Snake, beige and brown pattern with butterfly shapes, curled on bed of dry leaves and grass

Sinaloan Milksnake (Lampropeltis triangulum sinaloae) shedding its skin

Spotted Python, Antaresia maculosa, winding in motion, view form above

Writhing Desert Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula splendida) looking up, side view

Common Egg-eating Snake (Dasypeltis Scabra) swallowing an egg, side view

Green tree snake wrapped around a bough

Viperine water snake, mottled colouring, large eyes, two nostrils at tip of snout, swimming, head appearing at water surface, reflecting in water, side view

Viperine water snake, long streamlined body, thick protective scales, mottled colouring, large eyes, two nostrils at tip of snout, swimming, body below surface, head above

Red-tailed Racer, bright green cave-dwelling snake, tail firmly wrapped around rock, anchoring the snake whilst it waits for a passing bat to catch

Milk Snake (Lampropeltis triangulum)

Snake, 19th century artwork C016 / 6124
Snake. One of 67 original water colour drawings from Mammals, Reptiles and Fish found at King Georges Sound, Western Australia, and in its neighbourhood; accompanied by manuscript notes by Neill

Snake, 19th century artwork C016 / 6123
Snake. One of 67 original water colour drawings from Mammals, Reptiles and Fish found at King Georges Sound, Western Australia, and in its neighbourhood; accompanied by manuscript notes by Neill

Puff adder C016 / 6094
Puff adder snake (Bitis sp.)

Defunct Linnaean taxonomy, 1823 C017 / 8071
Defunct Linnaean taxonomy. 19th-century artworks of mammals and reptiles classified according to now mostly defunct Linnaean taxonomy

Western green snake C016 / 5880
Western green snake (Philothamnus irregularis) specimen preserved in a spirit jar held in the Darwin Centre at the Natural History Museum, London

Western green snake C016 / 5879
Western green snake (Philothamnus irregularis) specimen preserved in a spirit jar held in the Darwin Centre at the Natural History Museum, London

Egyptian cobra C016 / 5844
Egyptian cobra (Naja haje haje). Specimen of an Egyptian cobra emerging from a ceramic urn and coiling into its characteristic aggressive hissing stance

Python molurus, tiger python
Skeleton of a tiger python (Python molurus) from Southeast Asia, now part of the collections of the Natural History Museum, London

Snake and plant design
Drawing by Alfred Waterhouse for the ornamentation of the Natural History Museum, London, 1875-1876. Waterhouse designed the museum in the 1860s, and it first opened its doors on Easter Monday 1881

Philothamnus irregularis, western green snake
Western Green Snake specimen in spirit jar held in the Darwin Centre at the Natural History Museum, London. This image is on display in the link corridor from the Life Galleries to the Darwin Centre

LS Plate 105 from the John Reeves Collection (Zoology)
LS Plate 105 from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China 1774-1856

Columber kargi

Asps design
Drawing by Alfred Waterhouse for the ornamentation of the Natural History Museum, London, 1875-1876. Waterhouse designed the museum in the 1860s, and it first opened its doors on Easter Monday 1881

Passenger pigeon design
Drawing by Alfred Waterhouse for the ornamentation of the Natural History Museum, London, 1875-1876. Waterhouse designed the museum in the 1860s, and it first opened its doors on Easter Monday 1881

Detail of terracotta moulding of a snake in the Waterhouse B
The Waterhouse Buiding at the Natural History Museum, London was designed by Alfred Waterhouse (1830-1905) and first opened its doors on Easter Monday 1881

Snake by Albertus Seba
Tab 54, depicting a snake from Thesaurus, by Albertus Seba

Snake skin

Tropidolaemus wagleri, green pit viper
Also known as the temple viper or Waglers pit viper. It is a tree dwelling snake found in South-east Asia. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Man wearing snake, 1930s
This young man, possibly a junior member of the Zoology Department, is posing with a king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) that presumably had just arrived at the Museum

Open case with snake skeleton, 1939. The Natural History Mu
This Indian python skeleton, Python molurus, is still on display today

Thamnophis sp. garter snake
Hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol. 2 by Mark Catesby. Entitled The Green Spotted Snake

Thamnophis sp. ribbon-snake
Hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol. 2 by Mark Catesby. Entitled The Ribbon Snake

Crotalus sp. water viper
Hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol. 2 by Mark Catesby. Entitled The Water Viper

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"Exploring the Enigmatic World of Serpentes: From Desert Spider Ball Pythons to Banded Kraits" Meet the Desert Spider Ball Python or Royal Python (Python regius), a stunning male serpent known for its intricate spider-like patterns. Ahaetulla prasina, also known as the Short-nosed vine snake, showcases its slender body and vibrant green coloration in this captivating image. Witness the incredible defense mechanism of serpents as one is caught ejecting an intruder, displaying their agility and swift movements. Behold the mesmerizing Paradox Super Fire Ball Python or Royal Python (Python regius), a male specimen that exhibits a striking combination of colors and patterns. This female Mojave Razor, a variation of the Royal Python (Python regius) bred by Markus Theimer reptile breeding in Austria, exemplifies nature's diversity within this species. Get acquainted with Bungarus fasciatus, commonly known as the Banded Krait - a venomous snake with distinct banding patterns that serve as both camouflage and warning signals. Albertus Seba's detailed depiction of a snake skeleton offers us insight into these creatures' fascinating anatomy and structure. Marvel at the African rock python (Python sebae), one of Africa's largest snakes renowned for its impressive size and strength. Observe from above as a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox) slithers through its natural habitat, showcasing its iconic diamond-shaped markings on its back. Delve into Albertus Seba's collection of illustrations featuring various species of snakes - an invaluable resource for studying these enigmatic creatures throughout history. Discover the beauty in simplicity with this close-up shot capturing every scale on this unidentified serpent - reminding us that even without elaborate patterns they can still awe-inspiring.