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Pythons

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  • Eight snakes, including a reticulated python, a slow worm, a thirst snake, a Russell's viper and a mythical two-headed serpent. Engraving, ca. 1778.
  • A female python guarding her eggs. Wood engraving, ca. 1850.
  • Sarawak: a Malaysian short python (Python curtus). Photograph.
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    Eight snakes, including a reticulated python, a slow worm, a thirst snake, a Russell's viper and a mythical two-headed serpent. Engraving, ca. 1778.

    | Date: 1778 | Reference: 42057i
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    Sarawak: a Malaysian short python (Python curtus). Photograph.

    | Reference: 31666i
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    Three snakes, including the Indian python (Python molurus). Engraving, ca. 1778.

    | Date: 1778 | Reference: 42054i
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    A female python guarding her eggs. Wood engraving, ca. 1850.

    | Date: 1850 | Reference: 42400i
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