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were infested with internal parasites in the form of round worms, 

 which in most instances had perforated the intestines and the coating 

 of the stomach. 



Family UROPELTID^. 



These are burrowing snakes which feed upon worms. When cut- 

 ting new roads on coffee, or tea estates, they are often met with. They 

 may also be seen above ground after rain, when they follow the worms 

 to the surface. Mr. Marshall told me that he found one one day 

 struggling with a worm almost as large as itself. They are called 

 by the natives " double-headed snakes." 



Rhinophis sanguineus. — I have only taken one specimen at Ponmudi 

 at about 2,000 feet elevation. 



Rhinophis travancoricus. — Also a single specimen taken about six 

 miles from Trevandrum. It was described by Mr. Roulenger in Vol. 

 VII of this journal. 



Rhinophis fergusonianus. — A single specimen taken by Mr. Sealy 

 in the High Range ; also described by Mr. Boulenger. 



Silyhura maculata. — Five specimens have been sent to me from 

 time to time from the High Range, and from that locality only. 



Silyhura ocellata. — As I have said above, all the Silyhura are very 

 local, and I received no specimens of this snake for some time till seven 

 were sent to me in one consignment by Mr. Richardsc.>n from 

 Pirmerd. 



Silyhura ruhrolineata. — I have received this from localities from the 

 foot of the hills to the High Range. 



Silyhura myhendrce. — Five specimens of this snake have been taken, 

 two of which were from the very foot of the hills, the other three 

 from the hills of South Travancore. It has not been recorded 

 from the High Range. 



Silyhura madurensis. — Five specimens, all from the hills of North 

 Travancore at considerable elevations. 



Silyhura hrevis. — This is by far the commonest of the earth snakes. 

 I have taken it in the Pettah in Trevandrum, and it is found commonly 

 in the hills at all elevations, both in North and South Travancore. 



Melanophidium punctatum. — I have only received two specimens of 

 this snake, both from Pirmerd. It is a most beautiful snake being 

 highly iridescent. 



