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ants. Eggs, both raw and hard boiled (minced finely), should be 
tried. 
It will not be necessary to feed snakes while in transit, as most 
of them are able to go for a considerable time without food. It is 
well, however, where it can conveniently be done, to feed them just 
before shipping. They should be sprinkled with water once in 
every two or three days, when this can be done without wetting the 
blanket. 
RACCOON IN ZOOLOGICAL PARK. 
