II4 THE SNAKES OF SOUTH AFRICA. 
with no black spots or markings. This sub-species is known as 
Dasypeltis inornata, 
This variety of colouration in the same species of snake in 
the different parts of South Africa, leads to considerable confusion 
in the public mind. If any one is in doubt about the identity 
of an Egg-eater, open its mouth, and if no teeth are present, 
then he may be certain it is a true Egg-eating snake, and quite 
harmless. 
