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By permission tf tht i\ew York Zoological Sotitty 



AFRICAN PUFF-ADDER 



Horses die 'within a few hours of being bitten by this serpent 



By ftrmiuitn of tht New Zork Zlgttal Sttttty 



DIAMOND-BACK RATTLE-SNAKE 



One or more jointt are added to the ** rattle ** each successive year 



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