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The number of ventralsis less, v/s., 135 to 147 ; 

 anal divided. Sub-caudals 66 — 82. Hence 

 it is considered a different species {Dryophis 

 perroteti).* 



In Burma and Bengal the common Whip Snake 

 is replaced by the 



BUFF WHIP SNAKE {Dryophis prasinus).^ 



It is very similar to the common Whip Snake, 

 but differs as follows : — 



The snout, though very long, has no flexible 

 appendage. 



There are one or more loreal shields present 

 The ventrals are more numerous, viz., 203 to 

 234 ; anal divided (very rarely it is entire). 

 Sub-caudals 155—207. 



The colour varies. Sometimes green with a 

 white lateral stripe. But it may be . light 

 ochre with white belly and a lateral ochre 

 stripe. Or, it may be pale olive or grey- 

 browji with a yellow stripe along each side of 

 the lower parts. 



It has been known of a pure white. 



The interstitial skin of the neck is black and 

 white. 



THE BRONZE-BACK TREE SNAKE (Dendrophia pictu8).t 

 Length— Grovfs to four feet, tail one-third of its length. 



* Nicholson: Tropidoeoeeyx perroteti. 

 t Nicholaoc: The Bu& Tree Snake— Tragi^i pratinus. 

 I Blue Tree Snake (NicboUon;. Dendrelaphit trittii is so similar that a separ- 

 ate mention is not required in this hook. 



