

FIG. 78. SCARLET SNAKE, Cemophora coccinea 

 A degenerating type of the constricting serpent. Inhabits the Southern United States 



FIG. 79. WATER SNAKE, Tropidonotus tessellatus 



The manipulation of the prey is by the jaws only. Snakes of this kind lack the power of 



constriction. Inhabits Europe 



