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Elaphe guttata, corn snake
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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
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18th Century Caenophidia Caribbean Catesby Colubrid Colubridae Commelinid Corn Diapsid Diapsida Epitheria Eutheria Lepidosaur Lepidosauria Maize Mammalia Mark Mark Catesby Angiospermae Corn Snake Elaphe Elaphe Guttata Magnoliophyta
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This exquisite hand-colored etching, titled "The Corn Snake" or "Elaphe guttata," is a captivating representation of the Corn Snake, a non-venomous colubrid species native to the Americas, specifically in the Caribbean, Florida, and the southeastern United States. The illustration is taken from "The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands" (1731), Vol. 2 by the renowned English naturalist, Mark Catesby. The Corn Snake is depicted gracefully coiled around a flowering plant, believed to be a Commelina or Dayflower, showcasing the snake's intricate pattern of red, orange, and yellow bands. The snake's body is adorned with small, keeled scales, and its head is distinctly marked with a red "V" shape, which is a common feature in Corn Snakes. Corn Snakes are part of the larger group of reptiles known as Diapsida, characterized by having two openings in the skull for the temporal fossa. They belong to the order Squamata, which includes lizards and snakes, and more specifically, to the family Colubridae. Corn Snakes are further classified as a subfamily, Elaphe, and a genus, Elaphe. The Corn Snake is a member of the class Reptilia, which includes all animals with scales, and the subclass Eutheria, which includes mammals. This classification highlights the snake's unique position as a reptile that shares some characteristics with mammals, such as having a four-chambered heart. The Corn Snake's presence in the Americas, as depicted in this illustration, is a testament to the rich biodiversity of the region during the 18th century. The inclusion of the flowering plant in the illustration underscores the importance of understanding the interconnectedness of various species within their natural habitats. This stunning etching by Mark Catesby remains an invaluable contribution to the study of natural history, showcasing the beauty and diversity of the natural world over three centuries ago.
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