Reptiles in advertising

[Renenet]

Hi,

I took this shot today:



I wasn't sure what was so, er, striking about it at first. Then I realised, leaving aside ads for zoos, wildlife parks and wildlife demonstrators, it's probably one of the few advertisements I've seen where a snake is just a snake. It's not trying to bite anyone, it's not even scary. And although it's a painting, neither have they gone the other way and "cute-ified" it, if you'll pardon the expression. In fact it's a reasonable representation of a jungle python, apart from the glowing red eye and the green tinge.

(I'm not sure I'd call it an effective ad because without looking at the picture, I can't remember what they're advertising. I was probably so excited to see a JCP on the side of a bus I didn't pay any attention.)

I'm inspired to open up a discussion about reptiles in advertising. What ads do you remember that had reptiles in them? As a reptile lover, what did you think of them?

 

[Darlyn]

Territory Wildlife Park used to have a huge snake on a sign on the Stuart Hway.
It wrapped around the sign and was 3 dimensional. Not there any more, people kept stealing it.

 

[Renenet]

Territory Wildlife Park used to have a huge snake on a sign on the Stuart Hway.
It wrapped around the sign and was 3 dimensional. Not there any more, people kept stealing it.

Typical.

 

[Darlyn]

I'm ashamed to say can't recall what python it was, but it certainly got motorist's attention, and theives apparently!

On a side note: I love our road signs that say "We like our lizards frilled not grilled, Fire Danger Area"

 

[Nighthawk]

On a side note: I love our road signs that say "We like our lizards frilled not grilled, Fire Danger Area"

For a second there I misread 'frilled' to say 'fried'...

 

[SYNeR]

What do I think? Sensationalist comes to mind at times..

 

[saratoga]

I like the idea of the snake on the bus, but it's really a pretty lame rip off of this one for a zoo in the Netherlands

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IiTIShJ3Hf0/TJPPxc5LaXI/AAAAAAAAABw/pA5kW0hWu3g/s1600/snake+bus.jpg

The Territory Wildlife Park sign used to be a fibreglass Carpet Python; very eye-catching.

 

[Poggle]

what the ?

 

[Tassie97]

Lol^

 

[Bel03]

Yeah my computer just went stupid & 'what the' is what i said too! Ive reported my own message to get the mods to delete it, cause it wont even let me edit it! My bad! Sorry to hurt your head! :?

 

[AirCooled]

Bel you should be able to edit your post

 

[Bel03]

Bel you should be able to edit your post

I normally can! But it wont let me edit that one! :|

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.ne...915592_100001852146023_561044_581396959_n.jpg

Not sure if it will work this time........but i sure am hoping so!
I feel terrible! I know how much it bugs me when i see others post a whole bunch of NOTHING......but seriously, now i understand.......sometimes computers are just stupid!

Anyway, if it works, its advertising for mens underwear, i thought it was clever.......if it doesnt work again.......shoot me now!

 

[Renenet]

Bel, I'd hate to have to drive that car around.

 

[IgotFrogs]

Oh my gosh that took some trying to get rid of bel lol ....

lol it locked up my laptop 4 times before i gave up and just deleted the lot sorry it wasn't going peaceful

 

[GeckPhotographer]

Theres an optus? video add using bearded dragons. Let me try and find it.

Optus Country - Bearded Dragon - YouTube

 

[Bel03]

Oh my gosh that took some trying to get rid of bel lol ....

lol it locked up my laptop 4 times before i gave up and just deleted the lot sorry it wasn't going peaceful

I am SO very sorry! I have no idea what happened, my computer just done its own thing for awhile, there was nothing i could do to stop it, edit it or remove it!
I owe you some chocolate or something!

 

[Renenet]

I forgot about the Optus ads. I haven't had a TV for weeks, which is a wonderfully refreshing experience, and have mostly buried any memories I had of televisual advertising.

Keep the examples coming!