. The popular natural history . Zoology. TREE SNAKES. 439 One group of snakes is composed of the Tree Serpents, or Dendro- phidas, so called from the habit of residing among the branches of trees. Our first example of this family is the well-known Boomslange of South- ern Africa. In'pronouncing this word, which is of Dutch or German origin, and signifies Tree Snake, the reader must remember that it is a word of. BOOyiSLMiGZ.—(Bucephalus Capensis.) three syllables. The Boomslange is a native of Southern Africa, and is among the most variable of serpents in colouring, being green, olive, or brow
. The popular natural history . Zoology. TREE SNAKES. 439 One group of snakes is composed of the Tree Serpents, or Dendro- phidas, so called from the habit of residing among the branches of trees. Our first example of this family is the well-known Boomslange of South- ern Africa. In'pronouncing this word, which is of Dutch or German origin, and signifies Tree Snake, the reader must remember that it is a word of. BOOyiSLMiGZ.—(Bucephalus Capensis.) three syllables. The Boomslange is a native of Southern Africa, and is among the most variable of serpents in colouring, being green, olive, or brown, of such different colours, that it has often been separated into several distinct species. Dr. A. Smith has given the following valuable description of the Boom- slange and its habits;—. 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. New York, Burt Co
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