Clark The Short-Mouthed Snake. 8Y 



open to question. Though not aquatic, this species likes the 

 water and has been found only in its immediate neighborhood. 

 Several specimens have been kept alive, under as natural condi 

 tions as possible, and they show considerable readiness to take 

 to the water when alarmed, nor is there any evidence of burrow 

 ing or of retreating to holes. Indeed the habits are very much 

 like those of the common garter-snake, except that brachystoma 

 is not at all pugnacious, making no attempt to strike when 

 seized or handled. 



