Viper Collection (#3)

Malabar pit viper (Trimeresurus malabaricus), green colour morph. Agumbe, Karnataka, Western Ghats. India. Endemic

Yunnan bamboo pitviper (Trimeresurus stejnegerii yunnanensis) camouflaged amongst leaves. Wuliangshan Nature Reserve, Jingdong, Yunnan Province, China

Peringueys adder (Bitis peringueyi) sidewinding in Namib desert, Namibia

Peringueys / Sidewinding adder (Bitis peringueyi) hiding in shallow sand, Namib Desert, Namibia. This little endemic snake is one of the smallest adders in the world

Puff Adder (Bitis arietans) captive occurs in Tanzania

African horned viper (Cerastes cerastes), captive

Black-headed bushmaster (Lachesis melanocephala) with tongue extended, Siquirres, Limon, Costa Rica

Andean forest pit viper (Bothriopsis pulchra) curled up on fern, Sumaco, Napo, Ecuador

Speckled forest pit viper (Bothriopsis taeniata) on heliconia, Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador

Eyelash palm pitviper (Bothriechis schlegelii) curled round plant, Canande, Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Eyelash palm pit viper (Bothriechis schlegelii) with tongue extended, Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador

Horned adder (Bitis caudalis) Swakopmund, Erongo, Namibia

Horned adder (Bitis caudalis) waiting for a passing prey into the Namib Desert, Brandberg, Namibia

Horned adder (Bitis caudalis) close up of eye, Brandberg area, Namibia

Fer-de-lance (Bothrops asper) camouflaged on the rainforest floor. Corcovado National Park, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Sidewinder / Peringueys adder (Bitis peringueyi) lying in wait, buried in sand ready to ambush prey, Namib Desert, Namibia

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

Horned adder (Bitis caudalis) eyes and horns, Swakopmund, Erongo, Namibia

Bothriechis lateralis in Monteverde, Costa Rica

Green viper. Borneo, Malaysia

The Wider Image: Thailands stealthy self-styled snake wrangler
A white-lipped pit viper snake is seen at a fire station in Bangkok, Thailand, August 7, 2019. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun SEARCH " SNAKE CATCHER" FOR THIS STORY

portrait of a viper

Royal Navy Ship in Rough Weather
Type 45 destroyer HMS Dauntless cuts through rough weather in the South Atlantic during her deployment to the area. HMS Dauntless, the second of the T45 Destroyers, joined the Fleet in November 2010

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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

Vipera Aspis Africa. Date of Photograph:1967

Tapestry depicting Cleopatra at Her Toilette, made in Florence, in the Royal Apartments of the Palazzo Pitti, Florence Florence Palazzo Pitti, Royal Apartments Tapestry Baroque

Bothriechis schlegelii - Eyelash Viper
Thor Hakonsen

Nightclawler
Tantoyensen

Angry Snake and Want To Bite
Tantoyensen

Blue magic
Tantoyensen

Eyelash pit viper (Bothriechis schlegelii) portrait, Caribbean slope of Guatemala, Izabal, Guatemala

Santa Catalina Island rattlesnake (Crotalus catalinensis), only rattlesnake without rattle, slithering in rock. Santa Catalina Island, Loreto Bay National Park, Sea of Cortez, Mexico. May

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

yellow viper
Sita Gramich

Minerva, 1855 (bronze and marble)
PWI83659 Minerva, 1855 (bronze and marble) by Simart, Pierre-Charles (1806-1857); Chateau de Duc de Luynes, Dampierre, France; (add.info.: by Pierre Charles Simart (1806-57)); © Peter Willi

Western diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox) young, coiled up on desert floor at dusk, flicking tongue, Texas, USA. March

Yellow white_lipped viper
Dikky Oesin

A venomous Banded sea krait / Yellow-lipped sea krait (Laticauda colubrina) swimming over a coral reef, Nusa Penida, Bali, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Gravid female Timber rattlesnakes (Crotalus horridus) basking to bring young to term, Pennsylvania, USA

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Western Gaboon Viper, Bitis gabonica rhinoceros, Native to Western and Southern Africa Date: 30/07/2008

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Eyelash Viper, Bothriechis schlegeli, Native to Southern Mexico into Central America Date: 30/07/2008

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Eyelash Viper, Bothriechis schlegeli, Native to Southern Mexico into Central America Date: 30/07/2008

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Mangshan's Viper, Zhaoermia mangshanensis, Native to China Date: 30/07/2008

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Mangshan's Viper, Zhaoermia mangshanensis, Native to China Date: 30/07/2008

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Bush Viper, Atheris squamiger, Native to Eastern Africa Date: 30/07/2008

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Stiletto Snake (Mole Viper) Atractaspis bibroni, Native to East Africa Date: 31/05/2006

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Stiletto Snake (Mole Viper) Atractaspis bibroni, Native to East Africa Date: 31/05/2006

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)

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Discover the mesmerizing world of vipers, where nature's artistry and vibrant colors come to life. From the enchanting Eyelash Pit Viper with its striking yellow coloration found in Cahuita National Park, Costa Rica, to the elusive Gaboon Viper of West Africa perfectly camouflaged to blend into the forest floor, these creatures showcase nature's ingenuity at its finest. Picture No. 10849407 captures a moment frozen in time, showcasing the beauty and grace of these remarkable snakes. As we delve deeper into this captivating realm, we encounter another stunning image (Picture No. 10854574) featuring an Eyelash Pit Viper adorned with a radiant yellow hue against the backdrop of Cahuita National Park. Venturing further into Africa's wilderness, we stumble upon a young Gaboon Viper nestled amidst leaf litter in Tanzania's Nguu Mountains – a testament to their ability to seamlessly merge with their surroundings. The Horned Viper adds yet another layer of intrigue as it showcases its unique features that set it apart from other species. While vipers may evoke thoughts of danger and fear for some, they also hold immense fascination for those who appreciate nature's diverse fauna. In our exploration of vipers' allure, let us not forget the iconic Chrysler Dodge Viper RT/10 – an automotive marvel that shares its name with these majestic serpents. From Texas' Hidalgo County comes an awe-inspiring sight: a Western diamondback rattlesnake coiled and ready to strike (credit as). This serves as a reminder that even within our own backyard lies incredible wildlife waiting to be admired. As we conclude this journey through viper territory, one cannot help but be captivated by their mysterious allure – like blue magic coursing through veins unseen. These extraordinary creatures remind us that there is still so much left undiscovered in our vast natural world.