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Kawahara Keiga (Japan, 1786–1860?)
Tiger Keelback (Rhabdophis tigrinus), c.1823-9
pencil & watercolor on paper
Fun fact: While most snakes are incorrectly referred to as poisonous when they are really venomous, this species is one of the rare cases that is both!!
Kawahara Keiga (Japan, 1786–1860?)
Tiger Keelback (Rhabdophis tigrinus), c.1823-9
pencil & watercolor on paper
Fun fact: While most snakes are incorrectly referred to as poisonous when they are really venomous, this species is one of the rare cases that is both!!
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