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The snakes of Australia, Sydney, T. Richards, Government Printer, 1869, Australia, snakes, Australia, squamata, Harriet Scott, Hoplocephalus pallidiceps, Hoplocephalus ramsayi, Brachyurophis australis, Denisonia ornata, Cacophis krefftii, Hoplocephalus curtus, Acanthophis antarcticus, Pseudechis porphyriacus, Hoplocephalus superbus, Diemenia superciliosa, Hoplocephalus ater, Vermicella annulata, Cacophis harriettae, Harriet Scott, taxonomy: suborde r= Serpentes, women in science, Cryptophis pallidiceps, Austrelaps ramsayi, Denisonia maculata, Notechis scutatus, Acanthophis antarcticus, Austrelaps superbus, Pseudonaja textilis, Cacophis harrietta, Harriet Morgan, Harriet Scott Morgan, This detailed illustration showcases various species of Australian snakes, focusing on their distinctive head shapes and scale patterns. The arrangement highlights the diversity among the snakes, with a series of labeled figures that provide insight into their unique characteristics. Each specimen is numbered and presented in a systematic manner, emphasizing features such as the size and configuration of the scales and the overall morphology of the snakes. The labels correspond to specific types of venomous snakes found in Australia, offering a comprehensive reference for identification and study. (Photo by: Sepia Times/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)