Snake Collection (page 2)

Oxbow bend, Snake River and Tetons, Grand Tetons National park, Wyoming, USA

Nature, Fauna
Rough Scaled Tree Viper (Hairy Viper), Atheris hispidis, Native to Uganda & Western Kenya

New Forest Snake Catcher
The New Forest snake catcher

Peringuey's adder
Thor Hakonsen

Egyptian Art. Temple of Kom Ombo. Sekhmet, the lion-headed g
Egyptian Art. Temple of Kom Ombo. Ptolemaic Dynasty. 2nd century B.C. Dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and falcon god Haroeris

Athlete wrestling with a python by Federic Leighton at the Gallery of Modern Art in Rome. Rome The Gallery of Modern Art, Rome Statue Romanticism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Girl in the act of defending a dove, statuette known as "The Innocence", Roman copy of an Hellenistic original of III-II centuries B.C. and now exhibited at the Capitoline Museum, Rome

bones, poisonous, reptile, skeleton, snake
Snake skeleton on black background

Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden (oil on canvas)
3362284 Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden (oil on canvas) by Peter, Johan Wenzel (1745-1829); 336x247 cm; Vatican Museums and Galleries

Spain, Merida, Mithraic Cronus (Saturn), from the excavations of the bullring in 1902 2nd Century A.D. Museo Nacional De Arte Romano (National Museum of Roman Art), Hispanic-Roman art

Green Anaconda - mating, with 3 males Llanos, Venezuela
WAT-8444 Green ANACONDA - mating, with 3 males Llanos, Venezuela Eunectes murinus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Snake species
Marine file snake, Chersydrus granulatus, pelagic sea snake, Pelamys bicolor, Lake Taal snake, Hydrophis cyanocinctus, wart snake, Acrochordus javanicus, tentacle snake, Erpeton tentaculatus

Zeus Meilichios depicted as a snake and a family of supplica
Relief with Zeus Meilichios depicted as a snake. On the left, a family of supplicants. Dedicated by Aristomene. Found in Pangrati (Athens) and dated between 350-300 BC

Art Greek. Hellenistic. The Statue of Lacoon (Laacoonte). 2
Art Greek. Hellenistic. Statue of Lacoon and his sons (Antiphates and Thymbraeus). The sculpture is attributed by three sculptors from the island of Rhodes. Agesander, Athenedores and Polydorus

Paradox Super Fire Ball Python or Royal Python -Python regius-, male

Picture No. 10849407
Gaboon VIPER - close-up of open mouth. Fangs fold against roof of mouth. (Bitis gabonica rhinocerus) Date:

Adult Adder (Vipera berus) basking on pebble beach. Abbotsbury, Dorset, UK, March

Gundestrup Cauldron, showing Celtic horned god Cernunnos with torc, Denmark, c100 BC

Bungarus fasciatus, Banded Krait
Snake skin mounted on paper, The Patrick Russell Collection c.1790 Date: circa 1790

Black and white illustration of a snakes skeleton

Royal Python -Python regius-, Mojave Razor, female, Markus Theimer reptile breeding, Austria

Emerald Tree Boa Corallus canina Native to Northern South America
Emerald Tree Boa, Corallus canina, Native to Northern South America

Snake skeleton by Albertus Seba
Tab 107 illustrating a section of snake skeleton from Thesaurus, by Albertus Seba

Rough-scaled Python - defensive posture - Australia - controlled conditions - One of the rarest snakes in the world
CAN-4288 Rough-scaled Python - defensive posture Australia Morelia carinata controlled conditions - One of the rarest snakes in the world - found in rainforest in Northwest Kimberley region of

Fossil Snake Caste - Eocene - 50 million years old - Green River Formation - Wyoming - USA Specimen courtesy Geo Decor
CAN-3832 Fossil Snake Caste 50 million years old - Green River Formation - Wyoming - USA Specimen courtesy Geo Decor - Please credit John Cancalosi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

ALLEGORY OF MERCURY, 1496. Personification of Mercury, the planet of science and the arts. Woodcut from Nicolas Le Rouges Le grand kalendrier des bergieres, Troyes, 1496

Dangers of alcoholism, conceptual image

GLAT2A-00023
Coat-of-arms of Mexico, an eagle on a cactus with a snake in its beak. Color lithograph, 19th century

Anaconda and Giant Otter (Pteronura brasiliensis) at water's edge - Guyana - South America
NG-1498 Green ANACONDA & Giant Otter (Pteronura brasiliensis) Guyana, South America Eunectes murinus Nick Gordon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Corn Snake - USA
CAN-3758 Corn Snake USA Pantherophis guttatus John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Western brown snake (Gwardar) - juvenile
AUS-976 Western brown snake (Gwardar) - juvenile. 30km northeast of Auski Roadhouse, Western Australia Pseudonaja nuchalis Greg Harold / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for

Eyelash Pit Viper - yellow coloration Cahuita N. P. Costa Rica
MAR-293 Eyelash Pit Viper - yellow coloration Cahuita N.P. Costa Rica Bothriechis schlegelii Thomas Marent Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Boomslang Snake Showing fangs Chobe, Botswana, Africa
CRH-261 Boomslang Snake - Showing fangs shows fangs, Botswana Dispholidus typus Chris Harvey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Parrot Snake Costa Rica
DOW-4 Parrot Snake - mouth open Costa Rica Leptophis ahaetulla Steve Downer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Quince tree and fruit, Cydonia oblonga Pyrus cydonia, Linn. Coignassier. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier Artificial

Gertrude Hermes - Sculptor, Designer, Engraver
Gertrude Hermes (1901-1983) - Sculptor, Designer, Engraver 1940

Egyptian antiquite: pectoral of Pharaoh Ramses II (1279-1213 BC) 19th Dynasty
LRI4633627 Egyptian antiquite: pectoral of Pharaoh Ramses II (1279-1213 BC) 19th Dynasty. In the center the goddess cobra Ouadjet and the vulture goddess Nekhbet

Warning snakes sign in Victoria, Australia

Shri Sheshanarayana, Vishnu Narayana on Shesha, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Shri Sheshanarayana, Vishnu Narayana on Shesha, 1886

Krishna Subduing Kaliya, the Snake Demon: Folio from a Bhagavata Purana Series, ca. 1785. Krishna battles Kaliya, a hundred-headed serpent (naga) who was poisoning the river Yamuna

Reptiles, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Reptiles, c1910. The study of reptiles and modern amphibians, is called herpetology

King cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) in strike pose, Malaysia

Boomslang (Dispholidus typus) Immature male hunting in thorn bush above deHoop Vlei, Western Cape, South Africa, December

Punishment of Loke, 1890. Artist: James Doyle Penrose
Punishment of Loke, 1890. Loke (Loki) is a giant in Norse and Germanic mythology, who is bound to a rock by the other gods and forced to have poison from a snake dropped on his face

Cadmus and Hermione, metamorphosed into Serpents, 1776. Artist: W Walker
Cadmus and Hermione, metamorphosed into Serpents, 1776. A plate from The Copper-Plate Magazine or A Monthly Treasure, London, 1776

The Pitney Brooch, Anglo-Scandinavian, second half of the 11th century. Disc-brooch of gilt copper-alloy from Pitney, Somerset, England. It is decorated in an English variant of the Urnes style

Snake charmer with snake, India. Date: circa 1890s

USA, Texas, Hidalgo County. Western diamondback rattlesnake coiled to strike. Credit as: Cathy & Gordon Illg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

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"Exploring the Mystical Serpent: A Journey through Cultures and Symbolism" Embark on a captivating journey into the realm of snakes, where ancient beliefs intertwine with modern fascination. From the sacred Wheel of Life in Nepal's Kopan monastery to the mythical Yggdrasil of Norse mythology, these serpents have left an indelible mark across continents. Intriguingly, artist A Gilbert's masterpiece "The Athlete Wrestling with a Python" captures both the physical struggle and metaphorical representation of life's challenges. Just as this artwork portrays, snakes symbolize transformation and rebirth within the wheel of Samsara. Venturing further into Africa, we encounter the formidable Black Mamba snake—its sleek elegance concealing deadly venom. This creature embodies resilience and adaptability amidst harsh environments. Drawing inspiration from Norse legends once again, Yggdrasil emerges as a potent symbol representing interconnectedness between realms. It reminds us that all living beings are intricately linked to one another—a reminder echoed by Novgorod Icon's Last Judgement painting. Delving deeper into symbolism, we find Roman statues depicting Asclepius—the god associated with healing and medicine—holding a serpent-entwined staff known as Caduceus. The Royal/Ball Python also holds significance in its association with royalty and divinity throughout history. As we traverse diverse landscapes, rattlesnake warning signs serve as reminders to respect nature's creatures while appreciating their place in ecosystems worldwide. In Brazil’s lush rainforests resides the mesmerizing Rainbow Boa—an embodiment of vibrant beauty amidst biodiversity hotspots. Even art has been utilized to convey political messages; Dmitriy Stakhievich Moor’s poster "Death to World Imperialism" depicts a coiled snake ready to strike against oppressive forces—an emblematic call for liberation and justice. Through these glimpses into cultures past and present, it becomes evident that snakes have transcended mere reptilian existence.