THE REPTILE Boo- 



PLATE CX 



RAINBOW SNAKE, Abastor erythrogrammns 



Acquires its name from the rich hues of the longitudinal markings. Grows to a length of five feet and leads a 



burrowing life. Found in the Southeast 



RED-BELLIED SNAKE, Farancia abacura 

 The bars on the sides are vermilion. This species inhabits the Southeast, attains a length of six feet, and is a burrower 



