ASP
Reptiles, Asp, Snake, Venomous Seona Anderson Reptiles, Asp, Snake, Venomous Seona Anderson

ASP

Shakespeare Species Asp: Stage Directions, She (Cleopatra) places an asp on her breast. There is still discussion about which particular venomous snake was intended by Asp but the European Asp is a possibility.

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SCORPION
Insects, Venomous, Scorpion Seona Anderson Insects, Venomous, Scorpion Seona Anderson

SCORPION

Shakespeare Species Quote of the Day, SCORPION: Seek not a scorpion’s nest, nor set no footing on this unkind shore. Scorpions are ancient creatures which have suffered from a bad press to become associated primarily with pain and danger.

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