The Coach-Whip Snake (Coluber flagellum) Possibly 1731 - 1743

This illustration of a Coach-Whip Snake (Coluber flagellum) is from Mark Catesby’s influential work, *The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands*. Catesby, an English naturalist, created this series of plates featuring meticulously rendered depictions of the flora and fauna of North America. The *The Coach-Whip Snake* is a vivid example of his meticulous technique, capturing the snake's sinuous form with realistic detail. The inclusion of a delicate flower adds a touch of botanical beauty to the composition.