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THE SNAKES OF SOUTH AFRICA. 



,h" 'i,'""!.^ "t V Adder. Insert the spout of a glass funnel gently into the gullet ot 

 the snake and slowly pour egg flip down his throat. Meanwhile work the food down to 

 ]^lVn aV^'''"'^?\ ^ ^^" withdraw the funnel and lay it gently down in a warm, quiet 

 p ace, and leave it alone for a day or two. Two ounces once a week is sufficient for an 

 average snake. 



