THE SNAKES OF SOUTH AFRICA. 
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Fic. T (2).—This is an Olive-black House Snake (Boodon infernalis) 2 feet 1 inch long. It 
deliberately attacked a Green Water Snake (Chlorophis natalensis) 2 feet 5 inches long. 
Gripping it by the head it swallowed it completely. This picture shows the House 
Snake with the Water Snake inside it. It was digested completely in eight days. 
