226 EUROPEAN REPTILES. 



of wliich the Common Ringed Snake of England and the 

 ^sculapian Snake of Italy — chosen emblem of the medical 

 profession — are the most familiar examples. 



The Crocodilia are not represented, but Europe is rich 

 in attractive species of the Lacertilia, or lizards. Most of 

 these abound in the sunny southern lands — in Spain, and 

 Greece, and Italy ; but they are not uncommon in Western 

 Europe, and a few individuals are found in England. 

 Having already directed the reader's attention to their 

 habits and characteristics, it is unnecessary for us to do 

 more in this place than state that fully sixty-three species, 

 if not more, are European. 



