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U..B,+ with twelve light bands on body, and two on tail. We have examined 
and compared these very closely with the usual Indian type. 
One noticeable feature is the early enlargement of the vertebral row, as 
compared with the common Indian type, and this is constant in all three 
specimens, where the breadth of the vertebrals exceeds the length in the 
ighth scale twice, and in the ninth scale once. On the other hand, re- 
ference to our only three Indian specimens shows that the 19th and 22nd 
vertebral in two partial specimens are not broader than long, and that the 
29th is about the first scale broader than long in the third specimen, 
The snake, at first sight, appears so entirely distinct, as to suggest a 
separate species, however, it accords so exactly in the arrangement, and size 
of its head and body scales with B, ceruleus that we do not think the 
one difference referred to above, sufficient to justify it being considered a 
new species, especially as we have so few specimens of the usual Indian 
_type with which to compare it, 
3. Bungarus fasciatus :—Nineteen specimens, obtained from Rangoon, 
Maulmein, and other Districts L.B.,* also from U.B.+ 
Anterior Chin Shel eeoniac: with four lower labials (6). Three 
labials (13), 
Subcaudals (30). 
A very common snake, frequently haunting the dwellings and precincts of 
man, Burmans generally believe that its bite is not fatal, and we think 
credence may be permitted in this particular instance, owing to the dis- 
tinctive coloration of the snake, whereby it could not be mistaken for any- — 
thing else. Being as common as it is, it seems more than likely that people 
are bitten by it frequently ; and were its effects fatal, the Burmans would 
have a very different conception of its danger, 
It would appear to be of a pacific disposition, as one of us met with one 
whilst riding on a“ maidan’’ in the district one evening by moonlight, and 
having no weapon at hand, called to his servants in the rear to bring a stick, 
and proceeded to “‘ head ” the creature, walking in a circle, and continually 
turning its direction, till a servant after some interval, at least five minutes, 
arrived, and it was despatched, The creature could have undoubtedly has- 
tened away, by displaying very little more energy, but was content to move 
in a leisurely way to and fro,and even without offering menace, and we can 
recall other instances where under considerable provocation, this species has 
failed to menace, We have only had two specimens over four feet 
long. 
4, Callopkis maculiceps :—Two specimens, obtained in Beneourt 
Frontal—greater than distance to end of snout (1). 
Ventrals—201. 
Colour—Subcaudals are jet black, or grey, with no special arrangement of 
the two colours, belly coral-pink during life. 
* Lower Burma, + Upper Burma. 
