HORN EXPEDITION—REPTILIA. 
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(5) Varamts eremius, L. and F. (Plate VIII., Fig. 1). 
Description .—Snout depressed at the end, measuring less than the distance 
from the anterior border of the orbit to the ear, cantlms rostralis sharp. Nostril 
round, nearer the end of the snout than the orbit. Digits moderate, slightly 
compressed, with nearly straight claws. Tail round, depressed at the base. 
compressed posteriorly. Head scales small, sub-equal, supra-ocular scaled very 
small. Scales of the upper surfaces small, elongate, keeled. Abdominal scales 
smooth, in seventy to seventy-five transverse rows ; caudal 
scales strongly keeled. 
the caudal keel with a low doubly-toothed crest. Pineal cornea conspicuous. 
Colour .—Rusty brown above, with small lighter and darker spots; a dark narrow 
curved line across the back of the head, and another from 
above the ear passing 
through the orbit; lower eye-lid with a lai’ge brownish-grey spot; sides greyish ; 
a white streak from ear to fore-limb. Tail greyish, with four (six on the anterior 
half) black longitudinal bands. Lower surfaces white; throat mottled with grey. 
Dimensions. 
Total length ... 
300 mm. 
From tip of snout to gular fold ... 
39 „ 
From gular fold to vent 
73 „ 
Maximum width of head 
13 „ 
Fore-limb 
32 „ 
Hind-limb 
46 „ 
Tail 
188 „ 
Habits. —Found on the ground under logs and debris. 
Locality. —Idracowra (one specimen). 
One of thi’ee specimens secured by Professor Spencer 
since the return of the 
Expedition mea.sured as follows :— 
Total length .. 
392 mm. 
From tip of snout to gular fold ... 
47 „ 
From gular fold to vent 
GO 
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IMaximum width of head 
15 „ 
Fore-limb 
38 „ 
Hind-limb 
55 „ 
Tail 
257 „ 
Locality .—Charlotte Waters. 
