HELICOPS ABACURUS. 113 
It seems to me quite probable that this may be the Wampum Snake of 
Catesby, which I have never been able clearly to identify with any one of our 
serpents. 
Schlegel has lately described this animal from a specimen procured near New 
Orleans, as the Homalopsis Rheinwardtii. The specific name cannot be retained, 
as that of abacurus has the right of priority. 
Vor. IT.—15 
