THE POISONOUS SNAKES OF INDIA. 



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Fig. 24. — Anoistrodon himalayanus C X2). 



Dimensio7is. — Specimens over two feet are uncommon, the 

 largest I know is that reported by Dr. Stoliczka which measured 

 2 feet 10 inches. (Jourl. As. Soc. Bengal, XXXIX, p. 226.) 



Colour. — Brown of various hues, sometimes nearly uniform, espe- 

 cially in light specimens, but more often mottled or variegated so 

 as to form bars, or a nondescript carpet-like pattern. Belly pepper- 

 ed blackish and red, on a whitish ground. 



ANOISTRODON HYPNALE-The Hump-nosed Viper. 



Identification. — Like the last this species has large shields on the 

 front of the head, but differs in the scales, numbering 1 7, in the 



