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commencing to eat it, the reptile being swallowed 
whole, tail end first. 
Secretary birds will become very tame in 
captivity, and in Africa the natives frequently 
keep them as pets and allow them to roam 
about their houses. A sharp look-out must 
be kept upon them, however, when there is 
poultry about, for they will not hesitate to 
make a meal of the young chickens should the 
opportunity arise for them to do so. 
