The Reptilk Uook 



Plati- LVII 



1I\ E LIXKIl SKl.NK, ■' SC'i iRi'ii IX," Eiimtccs guitiqueUncalus 



N uung examples are black, striped n-ith yellow, and have a brilliant blue tail. The adults become brownish, with a fiery red head 



Until a comparatively recent time the young and adult phases were regarded as distinct species 



SKILTON'S SKIN'K. Eumece; sbillmianu! 

 A distinct and handsome species of the Western Stales. The tail is brilliant blue 



