The reptile book; a comprehensive popularised work on the structure and habits of the turtles, tortoises, crocodilians, lizards and snakes which inhabit the United States and northern Mexico . BROWN KING SNAKE, Ophibolus rhombomaculatus. Young AdultThe young look much like the adults of a more westerly species, O. calligastcr. HROWN KIVCi SNAKE, Ofiliihflltis rhnmhaniaciinints. Old ExampleAdult examines are a rich, goldt-n brown, with obscure, darker brnwn blnii hrs. The food consists mostly of small birds and rodents The Ring-necked Snakes Total Length ............................ 19? inches.
The reptile book; a comprehensive popularised work on the structure and habits of the turtles, tortoises, crocodilians, lizards and snakes which inhabit the United States and northern Mexico . BROWN KING SNAKE, Ophibolus rhombomaculatus. Young AdultThe young look much like the adults of a more westerly species, O. calligastcr. HROWN KIVCi SNAKE, Ofiliihflltis rhnmhaniaciinints. Old ExampleAdult examines are a rich, goldt-n brown, with obscure, darker brnwn blnii hrs. The food consists mostly of small birds and rodents The Ring-necked Snakes Total Length ............................ 19? inches. Length of Tail ........................... 3f Greatest Diameter ........................ T7e- Width of Head .......................... & Length of Head ....... f The latter specimen was rather light gray above, with a dullyellow collar; the abdomen was pale yellow, with no trace ofblack spots. Distribution. — Generally distributed in North America, eastof the Mississippi River, from southern Canada (inclusive) toFlorida (inclusive). Habits. — The Ring-necked Snake is a secretive species, hidingunder the loose, rotting bark of fallen trees, among loose rocksor under flat stones. It is seldom seen abroad and if it venturesfrom its lairs, usually prowls at night. In the North, the writerhas collected large number
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