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Genus IV. VIPERA. Daud. 



Sp. 4. V. communis, Flem. Brit. Anim. p. 156. 



Common Viper. — Very rarely met with in Cambridgeshire. It 

 has never occurred to my certain knowledge at Bottisham; but 

 I am informed by Dr. Haviland, that some years back a man was 

 brought to Addenbrooke's Hospital, who had been bitten by a 

 venomous snake at the back of Queen's College, which was sup- 

 posed to have been of this species. It has also been met with in 

 two other instances in the neighbourhood of Cambridge. 



ORDER III. Batrachia. 



Genus V, TRITON. Lauren. 



Sp. 5. T. palustris, Flem. Brit. Anim. p. 157. 



Warty Eft. — This species, which is very common in all our 

 ditches in the spring months, may be often observed at other 

 periods of the year, under stones and rubbish in damp places, in 

 a state of quiescence. No doubt, in some instances, this is in 

 consequence of the drying up of the waters in its accustomed 

 haunts from the heat of the summer ; but in others, it appears 

 to be the result of choice. It is also occasionally found in cellars. 



Sp. 6. T. aquaticus, Flem. Brit. Anim. p. 158. 



Water Eft. — Smaller than the last species, from which it is 

 easily distinguished by its comparatively smooth skin. Common 

 in stagnant waters. 



Sj). 7. T. vulgaris, Flem. Brit. Anim. p. 158. 



Common or Land Eft. — This species is met with under stones, 

 and in cellars ; but, as far as my observation goes, is never found 

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