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Venomous Snakes

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A variety of venomous snake images available for download and as photographic or canvas prints.
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  • The puff adder (Bitis arietans) is a venomous viper species found in savannah and grasslands throughout Africa except for the Sahara and rain forest regions. It is responsible for causing the most snakebite fatalities in Africa owing to various factors, such as its wide distribution, frequent occurrence in highly populated regions, and aggressive disposition.
    Puff Adder, Top View
  • The puff adder (Bitis arietans) is a venomous viper species found in savannah and grasslands throughout Africa except for the Sahara and rain forest regions. It is responsible for causing the most snakebite fatalities in Africa owing to various factors, such as its wide distribution, frequent occurrence in highly populated regions, and aggressive disposition.
    Puff Adder rolled up
  • The puff adder (Bitis arietans) is a venomous viper species found in savannah and grasslands throughout Africa except for the Sahara and rain forest regions. It is responsible for causing the most snakebite fatalities in Africa owing to various factors, such as its wide distribution, frequent occurrence in highly populated regions, and aggressive disposition.
    Puff Adder, Front View
  • The black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is a species of venomous snake belonging to the family Elapidae. It is native to parts of sub-Saharan Africa.<br />
It is the second-longest venomous snake after the king cobra; mature specimens generally exceed 2 m (6 ft 7 in) and commonly grow to 3 m (9 ft 10 in).<br />
<br />
The species is both terrestrial and arboreal; it inhabits savannah, woodland, rocky slopes and in some regions, dense forest.<br />
It is diurnal and is known to prey on birds and small mammals.<br />
Over suitable surfaces, it can move at speeds up to 16 km/h (10 mph) for short distances.<br />
Adult black mambas have few natural predators.<br />
<br />
Its venom is primarily composed of neurotoxins that often induce symptoms within ten minutes, and is frequently fatal unless antivenom is administered.
    Black Mamba Rolled up on a Branch
  • The black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is a species of venomous snake belonging to the family Elapidae. It is native to parts of sub-Saharan Africa.<br />
It is the second-longest venomous snake after the king cobra; mature specimens generally exceed 2 m (6 ft 7 in) and commonly grow to 3 m (9 ft 10 in).<br />
<br />
The species is both terrestrial and arboreal; it inhabits savannah, woodland, rocky slopes and in some regions, dense forest.<br />
It is diurnal and is known to prey on birds and small mammals.<br />
Over suitable surfaces, it can move at speeds up to 16 km/h (10 mph) for short distances.<br />
Adult black mambas have few natural predators.<br />
<br />
Its venom is primarily composed of neurotoxins that often induce symptoms within ten minutes, and is frequently fatal unless antivenom is administered.
    Black Mamba in a Tree, Profile
  • The black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is a species of venomous snake belonging to the family Elapidae. It is native to parts of sub-Saharan Africa.<br />
It is the second-longest venomous snake after the king cobra; mature specimens generally exceed 2 m (6 ft 7 in) and commonly grow to 3 m (9 ft 10 in).<br />
<br />
The species is both terrestrial and arboreal; it inhabits savannah, woodland, rocky slopes and in some regions, dense forest.<br />
It is diurnal and is known to prey on birds and small mammals.<br />
Over suitable surfaces, it can move at speeds up to 16 km/h (10 mph) for short distances.<br />
Adult black mambas have few natural predators.<br />
<br />
Its venom is primarily composed of neurotoxins that often induce symptoms within ten minutes, and is frequently fatal unless antivenom is administered.
    Black Mamba, on a branch, Side View
  • The black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is a species of venomous snake belonging to the family Elapidae. It is native to parts of sub-Saharan Africa.<br />
It is the second-longest venomous snake after the king cobra; mature specimens generally exceed 2 m (6 ft 7 in) and commonly grow to 3 m (9 ft 10 in).<br />
<br />
The species is both terrestrial and arboreal; it inhabits savannah, woodland, rocky slopes and in some regions, dense forest.<br />
It is diurnal and is known to prey on birds and small mammals.<br />
Over suitable surfaces, it can move at speeds up to 16 km/h (10 mph) for short distances.<br />
Adult black mambas have few natural predators.<br />
<br />
Its venom is primarily composed of neurotoxins that often induce symptoms within ten minutes, and is frequently fatal unless antivenom is administered.
    Black Mamba, Profile
  • The black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is a species of venomous snake belonging to the family Elapidae. It is native to parts of sub-Saharan Africa. <br />
It is the second-longest venomous snake after the king cobra; mature specimens generally exceed 2 m (6 ft 7 in) and commonly grow to 3 m (9 ft 10 in).<br />
<br />
The species is both terrestrial and arboreal; it inhabits savannah, woodland, rocky slopes and in some regions, dense forest. <br />
It is diurnal and is known to prey on birds and small mammals. <br />
Over suitable surfaces, it can move at speeds up to 16 km/h (10 mph) for short distances. <br />
Adult black mambas have few natural predators.<br />
<br />
Its venom is primarily composed of neurotoxins that often induce symptoms within ten minutes, and is frequently fatal unless antivenom is administered.
    Black Mamba in a Tree
  • The black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is a species of venomous snake belonging to the family Elapidae. It is native to parts of sub-Saharan Africa. <br />
It is the second-longest venomous snake after the king cobra; mature specimens generally exceed 2 m (6 ft 7 in) and commonly grow to 3 m (9 ft 10 in).<br />
<br />
The species is both terrestrial and arboreal; it inhabits savannah, woodland, rocky slopes and in some regions, dense forest. <br />
It is diurnal and is known to prey on birds and small mammals. <br />
Over suitable surfaces, it can move at speeds up to 16 km/h (10 mph) for short distances. <br />
Adult black mambas have few natural predators.<br />
<br />
Its venom is primarily composed of neurotoxins that often induce symptoms within ten minutes, and is frequently fatal unless antivenom is administered.
    Black Mamba with Tongue out, Front View
  • The black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is a species of venomous snake belonging to the family Elapidae. It is native to parts of sub-Saharan Africa.<br />
It is the second-longest venomous snake after the king cobra; mature specimens generally exceed 2 m (6 ft 7 in) and commonly grow to 3 m (9 ft 10 in).<br />
<br />
The species is both terrestrial and arboreal; it inhabits savannah, woodland, rocky slopes and in some regions, dense forest.<br />
It is diurnal and is known to prey on birds and small mammals.<br />
Over suitable surfaces, it can move at speeds up to 16 km/h (10 mph) for short distances.<br />
Adult black mambas have few natural predators.<br />
<br />
Its venom is primarily composed of neurotoxins that often induce symptoms within ten minutes, and is frequently fatal unless antivenom is administered.
    Black Mamba Profile
  • The black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is a species of venomous snake belonging to the family Elapidae. It is native to parts of sub-Saharan Africa. <br />
It is the second-longest venomous snake after the king cobra; mature specimens generally exceed 2 m (6 ft 7 in) and commonly grow to 3 m (9 ft 10 in).<br />
<br />
The species is both terrestrial and arboreal; it inhabits savannah, woodland, rocky slopes and in some regions, dense forest. <br />
It is diurnal and is known to prey on birds and small mammals. <br />
Over suitable surfaces, it can move at speeds up to 16 km/h (10 mph) for short distances. <br />
Adult black mambas have few natural predators.<br />
<br />
Its venom is primarily composed of neurotoxins that often induce symptoms within ten minutes, and is frequently fatal unless antivenom is administered.
    Black Mamba, Front View
  • The snouted cobra (Naja annulifera), also called the Banded Egyptian cobra, is a species of cobra found in Southern Africa.
    Snouted Cobra (Naja annulifera) 006.jpg
  • The snouted cobra (Naja annulifera), also called the Banded Egyptian cobra, is a species of cobra found in Southern Africa.
    Snouted Cobra (Naja annulifera) 005.jpg
  • The snouted cobra (Naja annulifera), also called the Banded Egyptian cobra, is a species of cobra found in Southern Africa.
    Snouted Cobra (Naja annulifera) 004.jpg
  • The snouted cobra (Naja annulifera), also called the Banded Egyptian cobra, is a species of cobra found in Southern Africa.
    Snouted Cobra (Naja annulifera) 003.jpg
  • The snouted cobra (Naja annulifera), also called the Banded Egyptian cobra, is a species of cobra found in Southern Africa.
    Snouted Cobra (Naja annulifera) 001.jpg
  • The snouted cobra (Naja annulifera), also called the Banded Egyptian cobra, is a species of cobra found in Southern Africa.
    Snouted Cobra (Naja annulifera) 002.jpg
  • Eastern Brown Snake (Pseudonaja textilis), in a threat display.  It is an elapid snake native to Australia. It is one of the world's deadliest snakes. Female from Rockhampton.
    Eastern Brown Snake (Pseudonaja text..tiff
  • Eastern Brown Snake (Pseudonaja textilis), in a threat display.  It is an elapid snake native to Australia. It is one of the world's deadliest snakes. Female from Rockhampton.
    Eastern Brown Snake (Pseudonaja text..tiff
  • Coastal Taipan (Oxyuranus scutellatus) in leaf litter.  Native to Australia.
    Coastal Taipan (Oxyuranus scutellatus)
  • Coastal Taipan (Oxyuranus scutellatus) in leaf litter.  Native to Australia.
    Coastal Taipan (Oxyuranus scutellatus)
  • Banded or Northern Brown Tree Snake (Boiga irregularis) also known as a Night Tiger or Candy Cane.  Night Tiger's are an arboreal, nocturnal, colubrid snake native to eastern and northern coastal Australia, Papua New Guinea, and a large number of islands in northwestern Melanesia.  Mildly venomous.
    Northern Brown Tree Snake (Boiga irr..ris)
  • Banded or Northern Brown Tree Snake (Boiga irregularis) also known as a Night-tiger.  Night Tiger's are an arboreal, nocturnal, colubrid snake native to eastern and northern coastal Australia, Papua New Guinea, and a large number of islands in northwestern Melanesia.  Mildly venomous.
    Banded or Northern Brown Tree Snake ..ris)
  • Banded or Northern Brown Tree Snake (Boiga irregularis) also known as a Night-tiger.  Night Tiger's are an arboreal, nocturnal, colubrid snake native to eastern and northern coastal Australia, Papua New Guinea, and a large number of islands in northwestern Melanesia.  Mildly venomous.
    Brown Tree Snake (Boiga irregularis)
  • Banded or Northern Brown Tree Snake (Boiga irregularis) also known as a Night-tiger.  Night Tiger's are an arboreal, nocturnal, colubrid snake native to eastern and northern coastal Australia, Papua New Guinea, and a large number of islands in northwestern Melanesia.  Mildly venomous.
    Banded or Northern Brown Tree Snake ..ris)
  • Banded or Northern Brown Tree Snake (Boiga irregularis) also known as a Night Tiger.  Night Tiger's are an arboreal, nocturnal, colubrid snake native to eastern and northern coastal Australia, Papua New Guinea, and a large number of islands in northwestern Melanesia.  Mildly venomous.
    Brown Tree Snake (Boiga irregularis)
  • Stephens' Banded Snake (Hoplocephalus stephensii) is a medium-sized partly tree-dwelling snake inhabiting South-East Queensland and north-eastern New South Wales, Australia.  Venomous.
    Stephens' Banded Snake (Hoplocephalu..sii)
  • Eastern Brown Snake (Pseudonaja textilis), in a threat display.  It is an elapid snake native to Australia. It is one of the world's deadliest snakes. Female from Rockhampton.
    Eastern Brown Snake (Pseudonaja text..tiff
  • Red-bellied Black Snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus) tongue flicking.  Native to Australia.
    Red-bellied Black Snake (Pseudechis ..cus)
  • Common Death Adder (Acanthophis antarcticus) Dajarra locality.  One of the most venomous land snakes in Australia.
    Common Death Adder (Acanthophis anta..tiff
  • Common Death Adder (Acanthophis antarcticus) Dajarra locality.  One of the most venomous land snakes in Australia.
    Common Death Adder (Acanthophis anta..tiff
  • Common Death Adder (Acanthophis antarcticus) Dajarra locality.  One of the most venomous land snakes in Australia.
    Common Death Adder (Acanthophis anta..tiff
  • Common Death Adder (Acanthophis antarcticus) Dajarra locality.  One of the most venomous land snakes in Australia.
    Common Death Adder (Acanthophis anta..tiff
  • Common Death Adder (Acanthophis antarcticus) Barkley locality.  One of the most venomous land snakes in Australia.
    Common Death Adder (Acanthophis anta..cus)
  • Common Death Adder (Acanthophis antarcticus) Barkley locality.  One of the most venomous land snakes in Australia.
    Common Death Adder (Acanthophis anta..cus)
  • Common Death Adder (Acanthophis antarcticus) Barkley locality.  One of the most venomous land snakes in Australia.
    Common Death Adder (Acanthophis anta..cus)
  • Common Death Adder (Acanthophis antarcticus) Barkley locality.  One of the most venomous land snakes in Australia.
    Common Death Adder (Acanthophis anta..cus)
  • Collett's Snake (Pseudechis colletti) is a member of the Black Snake family and is found in remote areas of central Queensland, Australia.  Highly venomous.
    Collett's Snake (Pseudechis colletti)
  • Collett's Snake (Pseudechis colletti) is a member of the Black Snake family and is found in remote areas of central Queensland, Australia.  Highly venomous.
    Collett's Snake (Pseudechis colletti)
  • Common Death Adder (Acanthophis antarcticus).  One of the most venomous land snakes in Australia.
    Common Death Adder (Acanthophis anta..cus)
  • Eastern Brown Snake (Pseudonaja textilis), in a threat display.  It is an elapid snake native to Australia. It is one of the world's deadliest snakes. Female from Rockhampton.
    Eastern Brown Snake (Pseudonaja text..tiff
  • Eastern Brown Snake (Pseudonaja textilis), in a threat display.  It is an elapid snake native to Australia. It is one of the world's deadliest snakes. Female from Rockhampton.
    Eastern Brown Snake (Pseudonaja text..tiff
  • Common Death Adder (Acanthophis antarcticus).  One of the most venomous land snakes in Australia.
    Common Death Adder (Acanthophis anta..cus)
  • Red-bellied Black Snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus), a venomous species of elapid snake native to eastern Australia. It is common in woodlands, forests and swamplands of eastern Australia. Female from northern regions.
    Red-bellied Black Snake (Pseudechis ..tiff
  • Red-bellied Black Snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus), a venomous species of elapid snake native to eastern Australia. It is common in woodlands, forests and swamplands of eastern Australia. Female from northern regions.
    Red-bellied Black Snake (Pseudechis ..tiff
  • Red-bellied Black Snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus), a venomous species of elapid snake native to eastern Australia. It is common in woodlands, forests and swamplands of eastern Australia. Female from northern regions.
    Red-bellied Black Snake (Pseudechis ..tiff
  • Red-bellied Black Snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus), a venomous species of elapid snake native to eastern Australia. It is common in woodlands, forests and swamplands of eastern Australia. Female from northern regions.
    Red-bellied Black Snake (Pseudechis ..tiff
  • Eastern or Common Tiger Snake (Notechis scutatus scutatus) held on a snake hook.  Native to mainland Australia. They rank amongst the deadliest snakes in the world. Female.
    Eastern Tiger Snake (Notechis scutat..tiff
  • Eastern or Common Tiger Snake (Notechis scutatus scutatus) scales, native to mainland Australia. They rank amongst the deadliest snakes in the world. Female.
    Eastern Tiger Snake (Notechis scutat..tiff
  • Coastal Taipan (Oxyuranus scutellatus), one of the deadliest species of snakes in the world. It has large fangs and highly toxic venom. This is a young individual.
    Coastal Taipan (Oxyuranus scutellatu..tiff
  • Coastal Taipan (Oxyuranus scutellatus), one of the deadliest species of snakes in the world. It has large fangs and highly toxic venom. This is a young individual.
    Coastal Taipan (Oxyuranus scutellatu..tiff
  • Coastal Taipan (Oxyuranus scutellatus), one of the deadliest species of snakes in the world. It has large fangs and highly toxic venom. This is a young individual.
    Coastal Taipan (Oxyuranus scutellatu..tiff
  • Eastern or Common Tiger Snake (Notechis scutatus scutatus), native to mainland Australia. They rank amongst the deadliest snakes in the world. Female.
    Eastern Tiger Snake (Notechis scutat..tiff
  • Eastern or Common Tiger Snake (Notechis scutatus scutatus), native to mainland Australia. They rank amongst the deadliest snakes in the world. Female.
    Eastern Tiger Snake (Notechis scutat..tiff
  • Eastern or Common Tiger Snake (Notechis scutatus scutatus), native to mainland Australia. They rank amongst the deadliest snakes in the world. Female.
    Eastern Tiger Snake (Notechis scutat..tiff
  • Eastern or Common Tiger Snake (Notechis scutatus scutatus), native to mainland Australia. They rank amongst the deadliest snakes in the world. Female.
    Eastern Tiger Snake (Notechis scutat..tiff
  • Eastern or Common Tiger Snake (Notechis scutatus scutatus), native to mainland Australia. They rank amongst the deadliest snakes in the world. Female.
    Eastern Tiger Snake (Notechis scutat..tiff
  • Eastern or Common Tiger Snake (Notechis scutatus scutatus), native to mainland Australia. They rank amongst the deadliest snakes in the world. Female.
    Eastern Tiger Snake (Notechis scutat..tiff
  • Broad-Headed Snake (Hoplocephalus bungaroides).  Venomous snake native to Australia. Listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN 2.3
    Broad-Headed Snake (Hoplocephalus bu..des)
  • Eastern or Common Tiger Snake (Notechis scutatus scutatus) held on a snake hook.  Native to mainland Australia. They rank amongst the deadliest snakes in the world. Female.
    Eastern Tiger Snake (Notechis scutat..tiff
  • Red-bellied Black Snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus) is a species of elapid snake native to eastern Australia. Venomous.
    Red-bellied Black Snake (Pseudechis ..cus)
  • Inland Taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus), also known as the Small Scaled Snake or Fierce Snake, is native to Australia and is the most venomous land snake. Female.
    Inland Taipan (Oxyuranus microlepido..tiff
  • Inland Taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus), also known as the Small Scaled Snake or Fierce Snake, is native to Australia and is the most venomous land snake. Female.
    Inland Taipan (Oxyuranus microlepido..tiff
  • Inland Taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus), also known as the Small Scaled Snake or Fierce Snake, is native to Australia and is the most venomous land snake. Female.
    Inland Taipan (Oxyuranus microlepido..tiff
  • Inland Taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus), also known as the Small Scaled Snake or Fierce Snake, is native to Australia and is the most venomous land snake. Female.
    Inland Taipan (Oxyuranus microlepido..tiff
  • Inland Taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus), also known as the Small Scaled Snake or Fierce Snake, is native to Australia and is the most venomous land snake. Female.
    Inland Taipan (Oxyuranus microlepido..tiff
  • Inland Taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus) scales.  Also known as the Small Scaled Snake or Fierce Snake, native to Australia and is the most venomous land snake. Female.
    Inland Taipan (Oxyuranus microlepido..tiff
  • Inland Taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus), also known as the Small Scaled Snake or Fierce Snake, is native to Australia and is the most venomous land snake. Female.
    Inland Taipan (Oxyuranus microlepido..tiff
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