SMALL BLACK AND RED 
SNAKE. 
iHIS little Snake is seldom known to grow 
bigger than it is here represented, as originally 
figured by Edwards ; to whom one of these 
Snakes was sent from Pennsylvania, by his 
friend Mr. Bartram. 
" It's upper side," says Edwards, except 
a white ring round the neck, is of a shining 
jet black ; the belly, or under side, is of a fine 
bright red ; and the eyes are of a flame-colour, 
I'hese Snakes, which are thought to be inoffen- 
sive, are found in the crevices of rocks, old 
walls, and dried wood ; where they prey on 
Beetles, Millepedes, Worms, &:c. They are 
never seen abroad, to pursue their prey, as 
other Snakes do. They make no resistance 
wben dislodged ; but strive to escape, to secure 
themselves." 
Another species, Edwards observes, -svas 
sent with the above curious Sriake, nearly 
agreeing with it, but a little bigger. It's upper 
side was chesnut-colour, the under side deep 
yellow. These two colours were divided on 
the 
