Deadly Collection (page 9)

Naja haje haje, Egyptian cobra
An Egyptian cobra emerging from a ceramic urn and coiling into its characteristic aggressive hissing stance

Portuguese Man o War Jellyfish (Pgysalia physalis) Turneffe Caye, Belize (RF)

Africa, Madagascar, Malagasy black widow with egg sacs (Latrodectes menavodi)

The fly is as deadly as a bomber!!. Poster for Philadelphia Department of Health warning of potential health risks from exposure to flies. Date between 1941 and 1943

A deadly conflict. The kidnapper foiled. Date c1892 Nov. 12

Poster: Diphtheria is Deadly, Immunisation Protects. Showing a healthy, smiling child. 20th century

Cliff falls are frequent and deadly sign beside coastal cliff erosion, Dunwich, Suffolk, England, july

Box jellyfish (Chironex fleckeri), artwork. This species of jellyfish, also known as the sea wasp, belongs to the cubozoa order of invertebrates

Cone shell harpoon, SEM
Cone shell harpoon. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the venomous harpoon of a cone shell (Conus sp.), a type of marine snail

Pregnant female scorpion. Scorpions give birth to live young after a gestation period ranging from a few months to over a year

Honey bee mite, SEM
Honey bee mite. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a honey bee mite (Varroa sp.). Parasitic mites have decimated hives of wild and domesticated honey bees (Apis mellifera)

Blackspotted pufferfish (Arothron nigropunctatus). The body of this pufferfish contains the deadly poison tetrodotoxin (TTX), one of the most lethal poisons known

Masked pufferfish (Arothron diadematus). The body of this pufferfish contains the deadly poison tetrodotoxin (TTX), one of the most lethal poisons known. Photographed in the Red Sea, Egypt

Starry pufferfish (Arothron stellatus) on the seabed. The body of this pufferfish contains the deadly poison tetrodotoxin (TTX), one of the most lethal poisons known

Map pufferfish (Arothron mappa). The body of this pufferfish contains the deadly poison tetrodotoxin (TTX), one of the most lethal poisons known. Photographed in the Andaman Sea, Thailand

SARS virus particles, TEM
SARS virus particles. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of two SARS virus particles (green). Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)

Smallpox infection
MODEL RELEASED. Smallpox infection. Simulation of a doctor writing on a slide that has pus infected with the smallpox virus on it. Smallpox is a contagious viral disease unique to humans

Smoking skeleton. Skeleton smoking a cigarette

Smoking skull and crossbones. Skull and crossbones with a lit cigarette in the skulls mouth

SARS protection face mask
MODEL RELEASED. SARS protection face mask. Woman wearing a face mask to protect her against the SARS virus. SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome)

Ebola virus particles, computer artwork. This thread-like RNA (ribonucleic acid) virus is the cause of ebola haemorrhagic fever in humans

Ebola virus particle, computer artwork. This thread-like RNA (ribonucleic acid) virus is the cause of ebola haemorrhagic fever in humans

Cone shell researcher
Cone shell research. Researcher Barbara Furie holding a tank of cone shells (Conus sp.), venomous marine snails. The proteins (conotoxins)

Woman joking while doing DIY
MODEL RELEASED. Woman joking while doing DIY. She is holding the cables to a high-voltage mains box, threatening to touch the ends together

PM-10 pollutant, artwork
PM-10 pollutant. Computer artwork of a microscopic solid pollutant particle. This particle is less than 10 micrometres (a hundredth of a millimetre) in diameter

1557 Lycosthene 1492 Einsisheim meteorite
The discovery of the Einsisheim meteorite (Alsace) in 1492. Woodcut with early handcolouring from a page of Conrad Lycosthenes (Chronicle of Prodigies and Omens)

1557 Lycosthenes rain of stones meteorite
A deadly shower of stones, comet, and discovery of Einsisheim meteorite (Alsace) 1492. Woodcut with early handcolouring from a page of Conrad Lycosthenes (Chronicle of Prodigies and Omens)

Fer-de-lance snake, 19th century
Fer-de-lance snake, 19th-century artwork. There are a number of different species described by the term fer-de-lance, most from the genus Bothrops and all poisonous

Banded sea krait amongst fish on a reef. Banded, or yellow-lipped, sea kraits (Laticauda colubrina) are highly venomous sea snakes that inhabit shallow coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific region

Engraving of hemlock plant
Hemlock. 18th century engraving of a hemlock plant. Hemlock (Conium maculatum) is a highly poisonous perennial herbaceous flowering plant

Heart of King George II, engraving
The Kings heart. An engraving of the heart of King George II of Great Britain and Ireland. George II was born in 1683 and ascended the throne in 1727 on the death of his father, George I

H1N1 swine flu virus, SEM
H1N1 swine flu virus. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of swine influenza (flu) virus particles (virions, yellow)

Peringueys adder burying itself in sand
Peringueys adder (Bitis peringueyi) burying itself in sand. This venomous sidewinding adder, found in the Namib Desert of Namibia and Angola, hunts desert lizards and other small animals

Peringueys adder side-winding
Peringueys adder (Bitis peringueyi), side-winding across desert sands. This venomous sidewinding adder, found in the Namib Desert of Namibia and Angola, hunts desert lizards and other small animals

Horned adder (Bitis caudalis). This venomous viper is found in deserts with sparse vegetation, and in semi-arid scrubland in south-western Africa

Asteroid and alien planet, artwork
Asteroid over an earthlike planet - it could be death or like. How came life to Earth? One idea of the scientists was that comets or asteroids travelling through space

Halleys comet 1910, historical artwork
The 1910 approach, which came into view around 20 April, was notable for several reasons: it was the first approach of which photographs exist

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"Unveiling the Deadly Secrets: From Bosch to Belladonna" Step into a world where art and nature intertwine, revealing the deadly mysteries that lie within. Hieronymus Van Aeken, better known as Bosch, painted scenes that echoed the darkness of human existence. His works captured both the beauty and danger lurking beneath our fragile facade. In 1696, Theosophy Chakras delved into ancient wisdom, exploring the hidden energy centers within us all. But amidst this spiritual journey, they stumbled upon a sinister truth - fly agaric mushrooms with their hallucinogenic allure could lead one down a treacherous path. Nature's enchanting beauty can be deceiving; poisonous plants like Atropa Belladonna hold secrets that can bring about both life and death. As anger (Ira) takes its place among The Seven Deadly Sins series, engraved in history forevermore, we are reminded of humanity's capacity for destruction. Like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz succumbing to poppies' slumber-inducing spell, even innocuous elements can possess lethal potential. A chilling Soviet cholera vaccination poster from 1967 reminds us of how science itself can become an unwitting instrument of peril. Drawing inspiration from The Odyssey's Scylla monster who devoured sailors without mercy, we confront another creature cloaked in danger - the blue-ringed octopus. Its mesmerizing hues hide venom capable of bringing swift demise to those unaware. Amongst these tales lies Atropa belladonna or deadly nightshade - Picture No. 10752424 reveals its haunting allure against an ominous backdrop. This plant embodies both fascination and fear; it holds power over life but also harbors deathly consequences if mishandled. As we explore these "deadly" realms through time and artistry alike, let us remember that behind every captivating facade lies untold dangers waiting to be unraveled by those brave enough to seek the truth.