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of the Alatamaha; and I have never met with it in the low grounds even of the 



same vicinity." 



General Remarks. Although in several respects resembhng the Black Snake, 

 it differs from it so very materially, that the two snakes cannot be confounded 

 even by the most careless observer. Indeed, I only place this serpent provision- 

 ally among the Colubers, as I have not as yet had an opportunity of examining 

 the anatomy of the animal. 



