Farancia sp. mud snake
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Farancia sp. mud snake
Hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol. 2 by Mark Catesby. Entitled Wampum Snake
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18th Century Caenophidia Caribbean Carolina Catesby Colubrid Colubridae Diapsid Diapsida Lepidosaur Lepidosauria Mark Mark Catesby Ophidia Reptile Reptiles Reptilia Sauropsid Sauropsida Scaled Reptile Serpentes Snake Squamata Virginia
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This hand-colored etching depicts the Farancia sp. mud snake, also known as the Wampum Snake, as illustrated in Volume 2 of "The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands" by Mark Catesby in the early 18th century. The snake is shown in a detailed and meticulous manner, with its undulating body covered in intricate scales and its distinctive triangular head. The mud snake is a species of colubrid snake, belonging to the family Colubridae, and is native to the Caribbean, Virginia, and Carolina regions. These snakes are adept at swimming and are often found near water, where they feed on amphibians, fish, and other aquatic prey. Catesby's illustration of the mud snake, titled "Wampum Snake," was created during the late 17th and early 18th centuries, a time when natural history was a burgeoning field of study. Catesby's work was groundbreaking in its accuracy and detail, and his illustrations remain an invaluable resource for understanding the natural history of the Americas during this period. The mud snake is a diapsid reptile, belonging to the subclass Sauropsida, which includes all living reptiles and their extinct relatives. Diapsids are characterized by two openings in the skull, one in front of each eye, and the mud snake is a member of the Lepidosauria, a group of reptiles characterized by their scaly skin. This beautiful and intricately detailed etching is a testament to Catesby's skill as an artist and his dedication to documenting the natural world. It provides a glimpse into the past, offering a window into the world of the mud snake and the natural history of the Americas during the 18th century.
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