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is thrown into an 8.shape, thereby causing a retraction of the head, and 
the creature poises so, preparatory to another lunge forward. 
We have known two cases of bites, both of which recovered after much 
Jocal pain, and swelling, and some constitutional disturbance, 
Its favourite haunt is undoubtedly bamboo, with whicb its colour 
harmonises so perfectly as almost to defy detection. Itis not uncommon 
in the bamboo hedges surrounding gardens in Cantonments, One was killed 
on a beam in a native hut, having swallowed a small rat. 
34, Tropidonotus stolatus:—Twenty-three specimens, ebtained from 
Rangoon, and Districts L. B.* 
Frontal.—Less than parietals (18), no record (5), 
Loreals—,T wo superposed, R and L (1). 
Posteculars,—4 R (5), 4 L (2). 
Temporals,—_1+3 R and L (1), 143 L (1). 
Labials.—Seven, with 3rd and 4th, touching the eye, L (2); eight, with 
4th and 5th, touching the eye R (2), 
Subcaudals,_86, 
Ingesta.—Small frogs (2). 
Ova.—July 7th, one killed contained seven eggs, 
August 11th, one:in captivity laid nine eggs, one of which hatched 
on 10th, September, six others on 11th September, the remaining 
two did not hatch. 
October 8th, one killed contained six eggs, 
November 22nd, two eggs found in grass in the compound, and kept, 
hatched out. 
Measurement,— 32” x 33”, rent made by one 3°”, 
Hatchlings measured from 53” to 62”. 
As common here as it is elsewhere in India, It not infrequently haunts the 
dark and damp recesses about flowerpots in verandahs, and porches, where 
it meets with the food it fancies in abundance. From here it sometimes 
finds its way into the bungalow, It is a very active little snake,and when 
flushed, vigorous and hasty in its attempts at escape. 
35. Trepidonotus subminiatus :—Three specimens, obtained from Rangoon. 
Temporals—1 f 2 R. (1). 
Labials—Nine, with 4th, 5th and 6th touching the eye L, (1). 
36. Tropidonotws punctulatus:—One specimen, obtained from Watiya, 
L.BS 
Temporals,—1 + 2 R. (1). 
37, Tropidonetus piscator:—Thirty-six specimens, obtained in Rangoon, 
and Districts, L.B.* 
Labials.—Hight, with 3rd and 4th touching the eye R. (1); nine with 4th 
only touching the eye R. and L. (2), R. (4). 
As common here as it is elsewhere in India. 
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* Lower Burma, 
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