41 



SNAKES. 



Snakfs ina_v be regarded in several ways : — One may 

 scream and run at the mere sight of one, which of course is 

 unreasonable ; one ma_v secure a rock or club and destroy 

 them, which is cruel and unwise; one may handle all kinds 

 with impunity, which is folly ; or one may quietly study 

 their habits and become familiar with the diiferent species 

 and their values, which of course is tlie sane and prudent 

 course to take. 



^^.*iX 



Snakes may be found on any warm day attcr the appe^ranee of skunl: 

 cahbase. 



