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Obsoleta Collection

Amidst the vibrant blooms of daffodils and pasque-flowers at London Zoo in August 1928, a Texas Rat Snake (Pantherophis obsoletus) remained camouflaged

Background imageObsoleta Collection: Pale-flowered meadow pasque-flower, Anemone pratensis obsoleta

Pale-flowered meadow pasque-flower, Anemone pratensis obsoleta. Handcoloured botanical engraving by Weddell from John
FLO4579107 Pale-flowered meadow pasque-flower, Anemone pratensis obsoleta. Handcoloured botanical engraving by Weddell from John Sims Curtis's Botanical Magazine, Couchman, London

Background imageObsoleta 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 imageObsoleta Collection: Daffodil varieties

Daffodil varieties
Narcissus obsoletus 1, 3, Narcissus flavus 2, and Narcissus cavanillesii 4. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by William Herbert from Edwards Botanical

Background imageObsoleta Collection: Pale-flowered meadow pasque-flower, Anemone pratensis

Pale-flowered meadow pasque-flower, Anemone pratensis obsoleta. Handcoloured botanical engraving by Weddell from John Sims Curtiss Botanical Magazine, Couchman, London, 1816

Background imageObsoleta 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 imageObsoleta Collection: Illustration, Orthosiidae

Illustration, Orthosiidae -- Nonagria Arundinis, Nonagria Cannae, Leucania Pallens, Leucania Obsoleta, Gortyna Flavago, Xanthia Fulvago, Hoporina Croceago, Orrhodia Rubiginea, Orrhodia Vacinii

Background imageObsoleta Collection: Picture No. 11050078

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

Background imageObsoleta Collection: Picture No. 11050077

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

Background imageObsoleta Collection: Picture No. 11050076

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


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Amidst the vibrant blooms of daffodils and pasque-flowers at London Zoo in August 1928, a Texas Rat Snake (Pantherophis obsoletus) remained camouflaged, its coils wrapped around a near-vertical branch. This elusive Orthosiid snake species, depicted in Pictures No. 11050076, 11050077, and 11050078, is a master of disguise, blending seamlessly with its surroundings. Its presence serves as a reminder of the intricate balance between predator and prey in nature.