Fig. 79- — (27a) A Ringhals or Spitting Snake, with hood expanded. She gave birth to 28 young. In 

 colour they resembled the mother. Note white band across throat of parent. This is why these 

 snakes are called Ringhals. 

 (27B) The large black Ringhals referred to in text. This snake is fierce and aggressive. It is alive in 

 a snake cage at the Port Elizabeth Museum. 



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