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VENOMS 



Fcrs-de-lancc from iNIaitinique, taking care to keep them in a liot- 

 liouse, at a temperature of about H'i"" to 86° F. 



It is also very important to place inside the cases a vessel full 

 of water, which should be frequently changed, for almost all snakes 

 drink often and like to l)athe for whole days at a time. 



Fig. is. — Catching a Cohrd-di-Ciqiello (Najn trijnidiinis). Second Stage. 

 (At the Fiench Settlement of PondiclieiTy, in India.) 



AVithin tlieir reach should be placed in addition liranclies and 

 rockwork, ar^ainst which they rub at the iiioiiUIng times, in order 

 ])eriodically to rid themselves of their scarf-skin. 



While moulting, snakes must neither be touched nor fed, since 

 to force them to take food at such a time would be fatal. 



Snake-catcJdiif/. — The capture of poisonous snakes, in order to 

 keep them alive, can only be performed witliout danger by skilful 

 persons, who are possessed of much coolness. 



