# Alluring Venomous Vipers (UPDATE) Mark Laita Captures the Magnificence Behind the Deadliest Snakes By Andrew Robertson | Published 2012-06-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-laita References: [trendland](http://trendland.com/mark-laita-serpentine-series/) & [marklaita](http://www.marklaita.com/) It's hard to believe that something so dangerous can be so beautiful, Mark Laita's Serpentine series captures the magnificent elegance of some of the world's deadliest snakes. The Los Angeles-based photographer traveled all over the world in order to get an up close and personal encounter with a variety of the [slithering reptiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ophidian-mini-bag-collection). From the Honduran Milk Snake to the Black Pakistan Cobra, these photographs are more of an artistic statement than a zoological documentation. Every snake within the series is a unique entity, both in terms of color pattern, size and the shape in which it is photographed in. Looking through Mark Laita's Serpentine series is gorgeous to behold. It is a privilege to able to look at such magnificent and rare creatures from a safe distance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Venomous Snake Art:** The creative use of venomous snakes in art allows for a unique and captivating experience that could disrupt the traditional art industry. - **Snake Tourism:** The appeal of viewing venomous snakes up close in their natural habitats creates an opportunity for the tourism industry to offer unique and educational experiences. - **Snake-inspired Product Designs:** The unique aesthetics of venomous snakes can inspire innovative and visually-striking product designs across various industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** Incorporating venomous snakes into art could create a new artistic niche and appeal to new audiences. - **Tourism:** Providing safe experiences for viewing venomous snakes could attract adventurous and educational tourists. - **Design:** Drawing inspiration from venomous snakes could lead to unique and eye-catching product designs in industries such as fashion and home decor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant Snake Graphic Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakes-in-the-grass.md) - [Slithering Serpent Floor Coverings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lorien-stern-snakes-rugs.md) - [Lustrous Snake-Inspired Bottle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huang-yu-xing.md) - [Animalistic Forest Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-cobra-by-zoologist.md) - [Bold Anniversary Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serpente-lamp.md) - [Serpent-Inspired Luxe Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serpenti-collection.md) - [Stylish Snakeskin Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/python-sambas.md) - [Zodiac Snakeskin-Finished Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-year-of-the-snake.md) - [Animal-Inspired Patterned Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-2.md)