Ga COLUBER TESTACEUS. 
Genera Remarks. This reptile was first observed by Say, who gave of it a 
very imperfect description. I have seen but one specimen, which had been 
preserved for a long time, though yet in a perfect state, from which the accom- 
panying plate was taken. The colour may be relied on, according to Mr. Peale, 
the naturalist, who accompanied Say, and saw the animal alive. 
