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Elaphe Collection

In the enchanting realm of London Zoo, a mesmerizing sight unfolded in August 1928

Background imageElaphe Collection: A gaping Texas Rat Snake coiled around a vertical branch at London Zoo in August 1928

A gaping Texas Rat Snake coiled around a vertical branch at London Zoo in August 1928
3712906 A gaping Texas Rat Snake coiled around a vertical branch at London Zoo in August 1928 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Background imageElaphe Collection: DDE-90038991

DDE-90038991
Corn Snake (Elaphe guttata), Captive. The Orianne Indigo Snake Preserve, Telfair County, Georgia, USA Date: 08/11/2011

Background imageElaphe Collection: DDE-90038987

DDE-90038987
Corn Snake (Elaphe guttata), or red rat snake. Little St Simon's Island, Barrier Islands, Georgia, USA. Date: 26/01/2011

Background imageElaphe Collection: DDE-90036924

DDE-90036924
Oketee Corn Snake, Elaphe guttata, Native to Eastern US Date: 31/05/2006

Background imageElaphe Collection: DDE-90036923

DDE-90036923
Multi Color Phase Corn Snakes, Elaphe guttata, Native to Eastern US Date: 31/05/2006

Background imageElaphe Collection: DDE-90036885

DDE-90036885
Striped Albino Corn Snake, Elaphe guttata, Native to Eastern US Date: 31/05/2006

Background imageElaphe Collection: Montpelier, Aesculapian and four-lined snakes

Montpelier, Aesculapian and four-lined snakes
Montpelier snake, Malpolon monspessulanus 1, Aesculapian snake, Zamenis longissimus 2, and four-lined snake, Elaphe quatuorlineata 3

Background imageElaphe Collection: A Texas Rat Snake gaping, while coiled aroung a near vertical branch, London Zoo

A Texas Rat Snake gaping, while coiled aroung a near vertical branch, London Zoo
3703999 A Texas Rat Snake gaping, while coiled aroung a near vertical branch, London Zoo, August 1928 (b/w photo) by Bond

Background imageElaphe Collection: A Texas Rat Snake coiled around an almost vertical branch at London Zoo in August 1928

A Texas Rat Snake coiled around an almost vertical branch at London Zoo in August 1928
3703954 A Texas Rat Snake coiled around an almost vertical branch at London Zoo in August 1928 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Background imageElaphe Collection: Corn Snake (Red Rat Snake), Elaphe guttata, Native to Eastern US

Corn Snake (Red Rat Snake), Elaphe guttata, Native to Eastern US

Background imageElaphe Collection: Picture No. 11050078

Picture No. 11050078
Black Rat Snake (formerly known as Panteropsis obsoletus) juvenile Pennsylvania, USA Date:

Background imageElaphe Collection: Picture No. 11050077

Picture No. 11050077
Black Rat Snake (formerly known as Panteropsis obsoletus) juvenile Pennsylvania, USA Date:

Background imageElaphe Collection: Picture No. 11050076

Picture No. 11050076
Black Rat Snake (formerly known as Panteropsis obsoletus) juvenile Pennsylvania, USA Date:

Background imageElaphe Collection: Picture No. 10734976

Picture No. 10734976
Boy holding and observing Corn snake (Elaphe guttata) Date:

Background imageElaphe Collection: Picture No. 10734975

Picture No. 10734975
Boy holding and observing Corn snake (Elaphe guttata) Date:

Background imageElaphe Collection: Picture No. 10734614

Picture No. 10734614
7 years old Boy - holding captive Corn snake. (Elaphe guttata) Date:

Background imageElaphe Collection: Aesculapian Snake (Zamenis longissimus) introduced species, adult, naturalised

Aesculapian Snake (Zamenis longissimus) introduced species, adult, naturalised and established population that originally escaped from London Zoo, Camden Lock, Regents Canal, Camden Town, London

Background imageElaphe Collection: Head of a ratsnake, with its tongue out and tasting the air, emerging from an egg

Head of a ratsnake, with its tongue out and tasting the air, emerging from an egg

Background imageElaphe Collection: Skin of an adult Rat snake (Elaphe sp. ), view from above

Skin of an adult Rat snake (Elaphe sp. ), view from above
Skin of an adult Rat snake (Elaphe sp.), view from above

Background imageElaphe Collection: Trinket snake (Elaphe helena helena) on branch, close-up

Trinket snake (Elaphe helena helena) on branch, close-up

Background imageElaphe Collection: Clemmys guttata, spotted turtle

Clemmys guttata, spotted turtle

Background imageElaphe Collection: Elaphe guttata, corn snake

Elaphe guttata, corn snake
Hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol. 2 by Mark Catesby. Entitled The Corn Snake

Background imageElaphe Collection: Leopard Snake (Zamenis situla) adult, on tree trunk in woodland habitat, Croatia, april

Leopard Snake (Zamenis situla) adult, on tree trunk in woodland habitat, Croatia, april

Background imageElaphe Collection: Great Plains Rat Snake, Elaphe guttata emoryi, adult, Lake Corpus Christi, Texas, USA

Great Plains Rat Snake, Elaphe guttata emoryi, adult, Lake Corpus Christi, Texas, USA

Background imageElaphe Collection: Oketee Corn Snake, Elaphe guttata, Native to Eastern US

Oketee Corn Snake, Elaphe guttata, Native to Eastern US

Background imageElaphe Collection: Multi Color Phase Corn Snakes, Elaphe guttata, Native to Eastern US

Multi Color Phase Corn Snakes, Elaphe guttata, Native to Eastern US

Background imageElaphe Collection: Striped Albino Corn Snake, Elaphe guttata, Native to Eastern US

Striped Albino Corn Snake, Elaphe guttata, Native to Eastern US

Background imageElaphe Collection: ladder snake (Rhinechis scalaris) is a species of snake in the Colubridae family

ladder snake (Rhinechis scalaris) is a species of snake in the Colubridae family. It is found in peninsular Spain and Minorca, Portugal, southern France and possibly the region of Liguria and Italy

Background imageElaphe Collection: Aesculapian Snake (Zamenis longissimus) adult, coiled on moss in woodland habitat, Italy, june

Aesculapian Snake (Zamenis longissimus) adult, coiled on moss in woodland habitat, Italy, june


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In the enchanting realm of London Zoo, a mesmerizing sight unfolded in August 1928. A magnificent Texas Rat Snake, with its vibrant scales glistening under the sun's embrace, coiled itself around a vertical branch. Its sinuous body seemed to defy gravity as it effortlessly clung to the near-vertical surface. This captivating creature, known by its scientific name Elaphe guttata, showcased nature's artistry at its finest. With each twist and turn of its slender form, it left onlookers awestruck by its grace and agility. The image captured that day became an emblematic representation of this species' beauty and adaptability. The photograph bearing the code DDE-90038991 immortalized this momentous encounter between man and snake—a testament to the wonders that lie within our world's zoological gardens. But Elaphe is not limited to just one species; there are others like Montpelier snakes, Aesculapian snakes, and four-lined snakes that share this genus. Each possesses unique characteristics that make them equally intriguing inhabitants of our natural landscapes. Picture No. 11050078 showcases another member of Elaphe—the Corn Snake or Red Rat Snake—native to the Eastern United States. Its fiery hues evoke a sense of warmth while reminding us of nature's vivid palette. As we delve into these snapshots frozen in time—DDE-90038987, DDE-90036924, DDE-90036923—we realize how fortunate we are to witness such marvels up close. These images transport us back in time when humans marveled at the diversity found within their own city limits—an urban oasis teeming with life. So let us celebrate Elaphe—the embodiment of serpentine elegance—and honor those who have dedicated themselves to preserving these creatures for generations yet unborn. May their legacy continue inspiring awe and reverence for all living beings sharing our planet.