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LAMPROPELTIS GETULUS (Z///;/.). 

 King Snake. 



Harmless. It varies in coloration, sometimes showing black and 

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

 sometimes called the Rattlesnake Pilot. 



BASCANIUn CONSTRICTOR {Linn.). 

 Black Snake. 



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

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

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

 the throat dull white. 



BASCANIUM FLAQELLUM {Shmo). 

 Coach Whip, Chicken Snake. 



Common, but not so numerous as the preceding species. 



CALL0PELTI5 GUTTATUS Linn. 

 Chicken Snake. 



Harmless. This and another species, C. qitadn'vittatits, are both 

 called " Chicken Snakes " by the inhabitants. 



SPILOTES CORAIS COUPERII Holhrook. 

 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 belly, showing vellow on the throat. 



HETERODON PLATYRHINUS Latreille. 

 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 loudlv 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. 



