Fig. 441. Anatomy of the common striped Snake. HIJ, hyoidean apparatus ; TV, 

 trachea ; th, thyroid ; Oe, oesophagus ; T, thymus ; Ht. heart ; Sr, bronchus ; L, 

 lunir ; A, air-sac; Li, liver; Ov, ovary ; Sj>, spleen; Pa. pancreas: Oa, oviduct; 

 Cl. cloaca ; R. rectum : Od', right oviduct cut off: w, ureter : A', kidney ; V, vena 

 poriie : /. iiitci-tine. Drawn hy C. S. Minot. 



