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In the same region lizards are preyed upon by numerous snakes , such as Bush
Snakes ( Philothamnus , Coronella ) , Leaf Snakes ( Chlorophis ) , Wolf Snakes (
Lycophidion ) , Tiger Snakes ( Tarbophis ) , Sand Snakes ( Psammophis ) ...
In the same region lizards are preyed upon by numerous snakes , such as Bush
Snakes ( Philothamnus , Coronella ) , Leaf Snakes ( Chlorophis ) , Wolf Snakes (
Lycophidion ) , Tiger Snakes ( Tarbophis ) , Sand Snakes ( Psammophis ) ...
Page 223
This habit is also known to occur in certain snakes , such as the American Hog -
nosed Snakes ( Heterodon ) , the Pike ... Referring to that beautiful green tree
snake of India and Ceylon , Dryophis mycterizans ( whose mouth is pink inside )
...
This habit is also known to occur in certain snakes , such as the American Hog -
nosed Snakes ( Heterodon ) , the Pike ... Referring to that beautiful green tree
snake of India and Ceylon , Dryophis mycterizans ( whose mouth is pink inside )
...
Page 227
Hissing — the sound produced by the issuing of a gas under pressure through an
orifice — is commonly used for purposes of warning or intimidation by snakes
and lizards . It must be remembered that the general coloration in both these ...
Hissing — the sound produced by the issuing of a gas under pressure through an
orifice — is commonly used for purposes of warning or intimidation by snakes
and lizards . It must be remembered that the general coloration in both these ...
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