The Rkptilk Book 



PtATE xrvi 



CORX SNAKE, Cohibrr gullalus 



One of Ihe handsomest of the Nurth American snakes. The blotches on the back are rich scarlet. \'aluable in destroying 



rats and mice. Inhabits the southeastern part of the United States 



S.MOOTH-SCALF.D COLUBER, Rhinechis ckgaiis 

 The food consists of small rodents. This species is confined to the st.-ites in the Southwest 



