. The American natural history; a foundation of useful knowledge of the higher animals of North America. Natural history. 104 SERPENTS. BANDED RATTLESNAKE. (YELLOW PHASE.) all, but of a very light color, as becomes a serpent of the arid regions. In captivity the Diamond Rattler is, like all members of its genus, a timid and erratic feeder. Unless all conditions are entirely to its liking—perfect quietness, choice food and no one looking, it will not swallow a morsel. When its views on the subject of food and service have been fully met, it will partake of a young rabbit, a rat or a guinea-pig.
. The American natural history; a foundation of useful knowledge of the higher animals of North America. Natural history. 104 SERPENTS. BANDED RATTLESNAKE. (YELLOW PHASE.) all, but of a very light color, as becomes a serpent of the arid regions. In captivity the Diamond Rattler is, like all members of its genus, a timid and erratic feeder. Unless all conditions are entirely to its liking—perfect quietness, choice food and no one looking, it will not swallow a morsel. When its views on the subject of food and service have been fully met, it will partake of a young rabbit, a rat or a guinea-pig. The Timber, or Banded, Rattlesnake^ of the eastern United States shows a wide range in color, varying from a handsome sulphur yellow to brown, and finally to almost black. Young specimens are always lighter in color than old ones. One of the popular names of this creature is derived from the broad bands of brown color which encircle the light- colored specimens. Often the hinder half of an adult or old specimen has a black- velvet appearance. The length of a large specimen is 4J^ feet. 1 Cro'ta-lus hor'ri-dus. BANDED RATTLESNAKE. (DARK PHASE.). Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Hornaday, William Temple, 1854-1937. New York, C. Scribner's Sons
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