REPTILES. 



Emperor 13oa, crushing a Deer. 



Aboma. 



^^^^^TJ^l^tZ^ muzzl 5 an M impl f r the sides of the *v> ** 



the sides. It haunts the marshes o ? 'the ™™ S + T£ ^ the - Wh ° le back ' and variabIe s P ots ™ 

 coming to drink. ° f the Warm parts of South America > where it preys upon animals 



The Ringed, or Glass Snake is a harmless denizen of England, is easily tamed, and soon learns to 



recognize its master. It feeds on 

 frogs, mice, young birds, &c. It 

 sheds its skin several times a year, 

 even to the covering of the eyes. 



The Rattlesnakes are of various 

 species, all of which are natives of 

 America. The head is covered 

 with scales ; the tail is furnished 

 with an appendage termed the 

 rattle, consisting of several thin, 

 horny cells, which fit into each 

 other so loosely that, when sharply 

 vibrated, they produce a whizzing 

 noise. Up to a certain period, one 

 new rattle is added each year. Its 

 bite is terribly deadly to man and 

 beast. 



Rattlesnake. 



Rattlesnake. 



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Ringed, or Glass Snake. 



