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Genus EPICRATES, Wagler. 



506. The Aboma (Epicrates Cenchria, Gray ; Boa Cenchria, Linn.). 



Fig. Gray, Griffith, A. K. vol. ix. Cat. of Snakes in Brit. Mus. p. 95, 



1849. 

 Hub. West Indies. 



Genus BOA, Linn. 



507. The Boiguacu or Boa Constrictor (Boa Constrictor, Linn.). 



Fig. Linn. Syst. Nat. p. 373. Shaw, Gen. Zool. vol. iii. p. 337. Cat. of 



Snakes in Brit. Mus. p. 100. 

 Hab. South America. 



508. The Boa Constrictor {Boa Constrictor, Linn. ; Python Tigris, 



Baud.). 



Fig. Linn. Syst. Nat. p. 373. Daud. Kept. v. 241. t. 64. fig. 1. 

 Hab. India. 



509. The Boa Constrictor (Boa Constrictor, Linn.). 

 A young specimen. 



The two following specimens also formed part of Dr. Russell's collection. 



510. Boa Gedi Paragoodoo, and Pakta Poola. 



Fig. Russell's Indian Serpents; vol. i. p. 1. pi. 1. 



Hab. Masulipatam and Boni. Presented by the Hon. E. I. Company. 



511. Boa Buorgarum Pamah and Sackeenee. 



Fig. Russell's Indian Serpents, vol. i. p. 3. pi. 3. 



Hab. Mansoor Cottah. Presented by the Hon. E. I. Company. 



According to Mr. Gordon, its name in the Warrier language was Holadola, 

 but in Gentoo, Ransa Pam. 



Family 3. Hydride. 



Hinder limbs not developed. Nostrils superior, valvular. Eyes superior ; pupil 

 round. Tail often compressed. Belly covered with narrow shields or with 

 scales like those of the back, the central series sometimes united together 



