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tal is smaller than either of the fronto-parietals, and terminates posteriorly in an obtuse 
point; there are four supra-orbitar, and two freno-orbitars; the exterior margin of the 
supra-orbitar is bordered by a row of seven small oblong quadrangular plates; immedi- 
ately behind them is a small rhomboidal plate, the upper half cf which is received be- 
tween the posterior supra-orbitar and the parietal; there is no occipital, but imme- 
diately behind the parietal are two oblong scales, much larger than the rest, presenting nu- 
merous strize or elevated lines upon their posterior margin; the labial plates are seven in 
number; of these the fifth is most remarkable; it is regularly quadrilateral, cblong and- 
much larger than either of the others, forming, of itself, one-half of the inferior margin of 
the orbit; the second, third, and fourth are rhomboidal; the first is irregularly quadrila- 
teral, the sixth and seventh are pentagonal; lower eyelid with a transparent disk; the ear 
is of moderate size; its inferior margin is bordered with numerous small granules, and 
there are two or three small scales in front; the scales upon the body are hexagonal, more 
or less rounded posteriorly; 29 rows; those upon the back, sides and tail present three 
carinze upon their surface, all of which are very distinct; about five lines from the pos- 
terior extremities, upon the back of the tail, is a row of scales broader than the rest, ex- 
tending as far as its extremity, with five, six, and even seven carinz: these broader scales 
are seen in all the specimens examined. There are eight scales immediately in front of 
the anus, of nearly equal size. 
Colour. A broad black band, commencing behind the orbit and passing along the side 
of the body, as far as the posterior extremities, becomes lost upon the tail; below this is 
a white, narrow vitta, beginning near the anterior extremity of the orbit, and terminating 
near the posterior extremity of the body; upper margin of black lateral band margined 
with a more narrow and interrupted vitta, commencing at the occiput and extending the 
whole length of the trunk; four black lines, two on each side, along the back; ground 
colour above, olive or brown; under parts silvery white. 
Dimensions. Length of head seven lines; greatest breadth posteriorly, 33; leneth of 
body, 1 inch 9 lines; length of tail 4 inches. 
Habitat. Liberia, W. Africa. 5 specimens in Mus. Acad., N.S. Two from the Gaboon 
Country, presented by M. Duchaillu; two adult and young from Liberia, by Dr. Blanding, 
and one, name and locality not mentioned. 
Gen. Remarks. This species differs from any of those described by Duméril and Bibron. 
EUPREPIS LONGICAUDATA. NOB. 
Char. Lower eyelid scaly with a transparent disk; colour olive-green above; white, 
with a tinge of green below; posterior half of tail brown; a broad, black, lateral band 
