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De voornaamste giftslangen van Nederlandsch Oost-Indie, Leiden, E.J. Brill, 1916, Indonesia, snakebites, snakes, taxonomy: suborde r Serpentes, world snake day, The illustration showcases two distinct snake species, each artistically rendered with intricate details. The upper snake, identified as Dolophis bivarigatus, features a slender body adorned with striking bands of orange and black, highlighting its distinctive pattern. Below it, the Dolophis intestinalis presents a more robust appearance with a glossy, dark body, contrasted by a vivid red and black tail, illustrating the diversity of coloration and form within this genus. Both snakes are depicted in a naturalistic style, emphasizing their unique characteristics and contributing to a broader understanding of herpetology. (Photo by: Sepia Times/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)