REMARKS ON SOME l-'EOlilDA SNAKES. I3I 



LAMPROPELTIS QETULUS (/.///;/.). 

 King Snake. 



Harmless. It \aries in coloration, sometimes showing black and 

 yellow bands. It is claimed that it kills the Rattlesnake, and is 

 sometimes called the Rattlesnake Pilot. 



BASCANlUn CONSTRICTOR {Liiiii.). 

 Black Snake. 



The Black Snake is very common throughout Florida. It is not 

 poisonous and has no fangs, but it has a tine set of teeth and is 

 not good tempered. It is black, with the under parts greenish, and 

 the throat dull white. 



BASCANIUM FLAQELLUM {S/umi). 

 Coach Whip, Chicken Snake. 



Common, but not so numerous as the preceding species. 



CALLOPELTIS QUTTATUS Unn. 

 Chicken Snake. 



Harmless. This and another species, C tjiiadrivittatiis^ are both 

 called '' Chicken Snakes " by the inhabitants. 



SPILOTES CORAIS COUPERII Holbnwk. 

 Gopher Snake. 



A very large, harmless snake. It is claimed that specimens have 

 been killed which measured over nine feet in length. It is black 

 above and plumbeous on the bell}-, showing yellow on the throat. 



HETERODON PLATYRHINUS Latrcillc. 

 Hognose Snake, Spreading Adder, Spitting Adder. 



A peculiar little snake, having a turned-up nose. It has the habit 

 of flattening its head and neck and hissing loudly when disturbed, 

 but it is not poisonous. 



THAMNOPHIS SIRTALIS (Z/////.). 

 Grass Snake, Garter Snake. 



Common in damp ground. A non-poisonous snake, but one that 

 will bite readilv if handled. 



