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Diadophis punctatus (Linnaeus). 

 Eing Necked Snake. 



Mr. Miller says it is locally common about Plainfield, chiefly in the 

 trap ridges. 



Mr. Seiss has it from High Bridge. 



Coluber constrictor Linnaeus. 

 Black Snake. 



According to Mr. Miller it is common about Plainfield. 



One taken near the head of Millville Lake, in Cumberland county, 

 on May 9th, 1908, by Mr. Samuel Scovell. It was found in a tree 

 along the edge of a swamp. Eyes appeared reddish, throat and chin 

 whitish. 



Thamnophis sauritus (Linnaeus). 

 Ribbon Snake. 



Mr. C. J. Hunt secured two examples near Pensauken, in Camden 

 county, on March 15th, 1908. The larger was about twenty inches 

 in length. After keeping them in captivity some time they were 

 killed. They would not take any food. They refused to eat ordinary 

 garden slugs or snails. In disposition they were very gentle and 

 mild, and did not resist when handled, though were easily frightened. 



Mr. Miller says it is a common species about Plainfield. 



Mr. Seiss has it from Hunterdon county, and Mount Holly, in 

 Burlington county. 



Thamnophis sirtalis (Linnaeus). 

 Garter Snake. 



Mr. Miller says it is the most abundant snake about Plainfield. 

 All apparently belong to one sub-species, having the dorsal stripe 

 always present and usually very distinct. 



Mr. Seiss has it from Camden, Gloucester and Hunterdon county. 



