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    3 months ago

    wallacegardens:

    Snakes, Albertus Seba (illustrations 1734-65)

    CHINESE NEW YEAR 2013 

    Year of the Snake begins February 10, 2013 

    The snake is sometimes referred to as the “junior dragon” because of its dragon-like appearance and predatory nature. What the snake lacks in limbs, it makes up for in trickery, deception, and lethal mastery. Picking up scents with its forked tongue, the snake slithers its way toward its victim, masking itself with chemicals produced by musk glands, slyly and stylishly slithering its way toward mate or prey. 

    People born during the year of the snake are said to be sophisticated, calm, somewhat unemotional, and perhaps a little paranoid. However, they are also known to be determined, quick-thinking, sharply enthusiastic, and able to create their own destinies. 

    祝贺大家新年好!

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    snake

    tw: snake

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    5 months ago

    bluecohosh:

paul jouve, jungle book illustration

    bluecohosh:

    paul jouve, jungle book illustration

    rikki tikki tavi

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    snake

    mongoose

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    6 months ago

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    10 months ago

    fer1972:

The Snake by Soyoun Lee

    fer1972:

    The Snake by Soyoun Lee

    snake

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    10 months ago

    fer1972:

Voodoo Priestess by Kent Floris

    fer1972:

    Voodoo Priestess by Kent Floris

    snake

    lady