. The illustrated natural history [microform]. Natural history; Sciences naturelles. ...iaini. ie».J^'., ^,1^ ââ : â â .:â ,.â -â 398 NATURAL ToKiuiltii (Lilt, jullaved), the llmijtd Snake. The Common Ringed or Grass Snake is a harmless inhabiUint of this country, and may be frequently seen or heard gliding along the hedge-banks in search of food. It is easily tamed, and soon learns to know its master. It lives principally on frogs, mice, young birds, newts, &c.* It is an excellent swimmer, and from the peculiar structure of its lungs can remain under water for some time. It see
. The illustrated natural history [microform]. Natural history; Sciences naturelles. ...iaini. ie».J^'., ^,1^ ââ : â â .:â ,.â -â 398 NATURAL ToKiuiltii (Lilt, jullaved), the llmijtd Snake. The Common Ringed or Grass Snake is a harmless inhabiUint of this country, and may be frequently seen or heard gliding along the hedge-banks in search of food. It is easily tamed, and soon learns to know its master. It lives principally on frogs, mice, young birds, newts, &c.* It is an excellent swimmer, and from the peculiar structure of its lungs can remain under water for some time. It seems very fond of tlie water, and is most commonly found on marshy land, or in hedges planted over a wet ditch. The viper, on the contraiy, prefers dry sandy situations. Like all other serpents, the Kinged Snake sheds its skin several times during the year. The entire skin comes off, * Several snakes kept tame at a villaKe in Wiltshire were fed with ftogs and small newts, which latter animals the snake was induced to swallow, hy (he simple process ol'opening the snake's mouth and pushing the newt down its throat. This process, although appareutly rather rude, seemed to cause the snakes no 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 Wood, J. G. (John George), 1827-1889. London : G. Routledge
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