The Reptile Hook 



Plate LXXXIV 



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BROWN S\ w.i n :. :'..'..u 



These diminiitive brown snakes are extremely common in iIk' boutluabtcrn porliun uf tlic United ita,tes, hiding under bark of 



decaying trees or under stones and feeding upon earthworms or insect larvse 



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\'AL?:RIA'S snake, Virginia rakriac 

 Another of the little brown ground snakes. Immediately told by its smooth scales. Secretive in habits 



