Plate 85 



POISONOUS SNAKES 



A specimen of LACHESIS MUTUS and her eggs. 



This valuable photograph, showing a unique habit among the Cro- 

 taline snakes, was sent to the author by Mr. R. R. Mole, of Port-of- 

 Spain, Trinidad. The reptile was in the possession of Mr. Mole 

 and the photograph was taken by C. S. Rogers, Forest Officer. 



HORNED PALM VIPER Lachesis schlegelii. 

 Distribution: Central America. Length, three feet. 



