The Natural History of Reptiles, and Serpents, EtcC. Bentham, 1821 - 178 pages |
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... Musidora . In the hot weather , whenever they descended to the floor , they soon became lank and emaciated . In the evening , they sel- dom failed to go into the water , unless the wea . ther was cold and damp ; in which case , they ...
... Musidora . In the hot weather , whenever they descended to the floor , they soon became lank and emaciated . In the evening , they sel- dom failed to go into the water , unless the wea . ther was cold and damp ; in which case , they ...
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... Musidora , through the winter . Before the flies , which were her usual food , had disappeared in autumn , he collected for her a great quantity , as winter provision . When he laid any of them before her , she took no notice of them ...
... Musidora , through the winter . Before the flies , which were her usual food , had disappeared in autumn , he collected for her a great quantity , as winter provision . When he laid any of them before her , she took no notice of them ...
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