THE GEEEN LIZAED. 37 



It is of a rather tractable nature, submits to 

 confinement, and ultimately becomes familiar, 

 for which reason it is not an uncommon pet in 

 the warmer countries of Europe, where it is 

 chiefly found ; and is occasionally imported into 

 this 'country for a like purpose. If it really 

 cannot be proved to be truly indigenous to 

 Great Britain, all we can say is, ' the morels the 

 pity/ because it would be a handsome addition 

 to the reptile fauna of any country, and being 

 inoffensive and tractable, could be welcomed 

 without regret. 



Enlarged view of the upper surface of the head of the Green Lizard 

 (Lacerta viridis) showing the form and arrangement of the plates. 

 Milne-Edwards, t. 5, f. 3. 



