868 13. COLUBRIDZ 
distinct by the presence on the dorsal scales of central dark 
markings similar to those of the lateral scales. 
Tenpthiito,ran Ushi 2 270 322 340 371 
Length. of stall ee 35 59 73 75 86 
Distribution—Originally described from Texas, this 
little snake has since been found to range west to southeastern 
California and Lower California. 
In California, it has been taken near Heber, Imperial 
County, and four miles north of Blythe Junction, San Ber- 
nardino County. 
In Arizona, it has been secured at Yuma, Yuma Coun- 
ty. [he National Museum is said to have specimens from 
Kingman, Prescott, Phoenix, and the Santa Catalina Moun- 
tains. 
In Lower California, it has been found at Santa Rosalia. 
Habits—Practically unknown. Camp reports a speci- 
men found on June 8 at six P. M., coiled beside a stone in 
front of a hole, into which it abruptly disappeared when 
approached. The red colors were conspicuous in the living 
snake from the moment it was discovered. This specimen 
was caught on a rocky hillside at an elevation of 1,500 feet, 
four miles north of Blythe Junction. 
Genus 42. Chilomeniscus 
Chilomeniscus Copr, Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Phila., 1860, p. 339 (type, 
stramineus). 
Bergenia STEINDACHNER, Voyage of the Novara, Vol. V, 1876, p. 92. 
The body is stout and cylindrical, with short tail, and 
without constriction at neck. The snout protrudes far be- 
yond the lower jaw, and is rounded, greatly depressed, and 
pointed in profile. The internasal is merged in the anterior 
nasal which, therefore, extends onto the top of the snout. 
